Comparison

Pittsburgh Subway Map vs PIT Next Bus

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

Head to head
About

Pittsburgh Subway Map

Features
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Make more of Pittsburgh, from your first airport connection to your next downtown discovery. Pittsburgh Subway Map brings the city's rail network, bus stops, trip planning and city guide together in one place. EXPLORE PITTSBURGH TRANSIT Explore The T light rail and PRT bus routes, then discover Pittsburgh’s iconic inclines in the city guide. Plan connections between PIT Airport, Gateway, downtown and beyond. Find stations and transfers on the interactive map, follow colour-coded routes, and search stops by name or line. Use transport filters to focus on your journey and keep the saved network map ready when you need it. PLAN YOUR NEXT RIDE Choose your starting point and destination in the route planner, or set them directly from station and bus stop cards. Search stops by name or route, filter transport types and include buses when planning your journey. Route times are estimates, so allow extra time for waiting, transfers and changes in service. DISCOVER MORE THAN YOUR DESTINATION Find places to explore in the Pittsburgh guide, browse photos and attractions, and listen to spoken descriptions using the audio guide. Pick a 1–7 day itinerary for ideas drawn from the places in the guide. Whether you are visiting for a weekend or exploring your own city, keep your next stop close at hand. USEFUL TOOLS FOR YOUR STAY Check sunrise, sunset and daylight duration for a date you choose. Explore airport guidance, emergency help and travel tools, and keep useful places in the address book. Move between the map, route planner and guide as your day takes shape. MAKE THE MOST OF PITTSBURGH Connect your transport plans with places you want to discover. Explore ideas around North Shore, Downtown, museums, parks and the waterfront using the city guide. Find airport guidance, useful travel tools and saved addresses for your day in Pittsburgh. Saved transport data supports route planning; online maps and connected services require internet access. Timings are approximate and are not a live arrival guarantee. Check current service information with the transport operator before travelling. This is an independent travel app and is not affiliated with PRT or the airport.

About

PIT Next Bus

Features
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PIT Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions in one fast, simple app β€” Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses across Allegheny County. Open the map to see stops around you, tap any stop for the next arrivals, and save the stops you use most as favorites for instant access. Stations show both directions on a single pin, so you never miss a train going the other way. Includes a companion Apple Watch app plus a Home Screen widget and Watch complication, so your next ride is always a glance away. Data provided by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).

Screenshots

Pittsburgh Subway Map4 screens
PIT Next Bus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pittsburgh Subway Map at none against PIT Next Bus's shown. PIT Next Bus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 34 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pittsburgh Subway Map ships an update every 34 months, PIT Next Bus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pittsburgh Subway Map versus PIT Next Bus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPittsburgh Subway MapPIT Next Bus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav MykolaienkoJunebot, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pittsburgh Subway Map

No in-app purchases

None

PIT Next Bus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pittsburgh Subway Map free?
Pittsburgh Subway Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIT Next Bus free?
PIT Next Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pittsburgh Subway Map or PIT Next Bus have ads?
PIT Next Bus shows ads; Pittsburgh Subway Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Pittsburgh Subway Map or PIT Next Bus?
Pittsburgh Subway Map ships an update every 34 months, and PIT Next Bus every 5 days. Most recently, Pittsburgh Subway Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and PIT Next Bus on October 11, 2026.

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