PIN Next Bus vs CurbToCar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIN Next Bus
This location-based app shows PSTA bus stops and predicts arrival times in Pinellas County. You can find stops using your device's location services or by navigating the map. It also allows you to view routes and save your preferred stops.
- Location-based bus stop identification
- Next bus predictions
- Map navigation for stop discovery
- Route viewing
- Favorite stop saving
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PIN Next Bus shows real-time bus arrival predictions for St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Pinellas County, powered by live PSTA data. Find nearby stops on the map, tap one for the next buses, and save favorites for one-tap access. Service alerts keep you ahead of detours and delays. Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, PIN Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app plus a Home Screen widget and Watch complication. Data provided by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA).
CurbToCar
This navigation app uses your phone's camera and computer vision to help blind and low-vision users locate and approach their vehicles. It provides real-time audio feedback and distance estimation for a faster, safer, and more independent experience finding rides.
- Camera-based vehicle detection
- Real-time audio guidance
- Distance estimation
- Object detection and tracking
- Designed for accessibility
- Independent ride finding
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CurbToCar helps blind and low-vision users quickly and confidently find their rides using only their phone’s camera. Whether you’re meeting a rideshare, or a friend’s car, CurbToCar removes the guesswork between the curb and the car. CurbToCar was built for the last 10 feet. With smart computer vision and sound guidance, getting to your ride becomes faster, safer, and more independent. Co-designed with Eric Santana + co-designers through the MIT Assistive Tech Club, CurbToCar was built from the ground up around accessibility, clarity, and independence. How it works Point your phone toward the pick-up area and CurbToCar uses object detection and real-time tracking to locate vehicles. With continuous audio feedback and distance estimation, the app guides you toward your car, helping you navigate without relying on sighted assistance. Our favorite thing is user feedback, so please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or suggestions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PIN Next Bus at 5.0 against CurbToCar's 4.5. PIN Next Bus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). CurbToCar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PIN Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CurbToCar asks for nothing beyond the download.
PIN Next Bus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PIN Next Bus's written reviews are positive against 67% of CurbToCar's.
PIN Next Bus ships an update every 4 months, CurbToCar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIN Next Bus | CurbToCar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junebot, LLC | Tage Mehta |
Customer experience
PIN Next Bus
CurbToCar
In-app purchases
PIN Next Bus
- PIN Next Bus - No Ads$2.99
CurbToCar
No in-app purchases
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