Comparison

PIN Next Bus vs CurbToCar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Location-based bus stop identification
  • Next bus predictions
  • Map navigation for stop discovery
  • Route viewing
  • Favorite stop saving
Features
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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).

About

CurbToCar

This app uses your phone's camera and computer vision to help blind and low-vision users locate their vehicles. It provides audio guidance and distance estimation to make finding rides faster, safer, and more independent.

Highlights
  • Camera-based vehicle detection
  • Real-time object tracking
  • Continuous audio feedback
  • Distance estimation
  • Designed for accessibility
  • Independent navigation
Features
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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!

Screenshots

PIN Next Bus4 screens
CurbToCar4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PIN Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CurbToCar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIN Next Bus ships an update every 4 months, CurbToCar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PIN Next Bus versus CurbToCar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIN Next BusCurbToCar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunebot, LLCTage Mehta

Customer experience

PIN Next Bus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CurbToCar

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PIN Next Bus

One-time1
  • PIN Next Bus - No Ads$2.99
None

CurbToCar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIN Next Bus free?
PIN Next Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CurbToCar free?
CurbToCar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIN Next Bus or CurbToCar?
PIN Next Bus is rated higher. PIN Next Bus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CurbToCar averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do PIN Next Bus or CurbToCar have ads?
PIN Next Bus shows ads; CurbToCar does not.
Which is updated more often, PIN Next Bus or CurbToCar?
PIN Next Bus ships an update every 4 months, and CurbToCar every 2 months. Most recently, PIN Next Bus was updated on October 1, 2026 and CurbToCar on October 15, 2026.

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