Comparison

Inbound vs BearBus

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

Head to head
About

Inbound

Navigate the NYC subway system with real-time arrival updates and personalized favorites. Get precise train times and an intuitive interface to make your commute seamless. Perfect for New Yorkers and visitors alike.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival updates
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Personalized favorite routes and stations
  • Accurate subway schedules
Features
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Welcome to Inbound – your ultimate companion for navigating the bustling New York City subway system with ease and precision. Say goodbye to uncertainty and waiting on platforms, and hello to seamless journeys with precise arrival times at your fingertips. Inbound empowers savvy New Yorkers like you with simple, crystal-clear information on subway arrival times, putting you in full control of your commute. Whether you're a seasoned city dweller or a frequent visitor, our app ensures you'll never miss a train again. Key Features: Real-Time Arrival Updates: Instantly access accurate arrival times for every subway line across the city, so you can plan your journey with confidence and precision. Interactive Widgets: View the arrival times for your most relevant trains right on your homescreen without opening the app. Intuitive Interface: Our sleek and user-friendly design makes navigating subway schedules a breeze. With just a few taps, you'll find the information you need without any fuss. Personalized Favorites: Save your most-traveled routes and stations for quick and easy access, ensuring you're always ahead of the curve. Inbound is tailor-made for New Yorkers who know where they want to go and value their time. With unparalleled clarity and reliability, it's the ultimate tool for navigating the city's labyrinthine subway system with confidence and ease. Download Inbound today and take control of your commute – because every minute counts in the city that never sleeps.

About

BearBus

Track campus shuttles in real-time on a live map, get accurate arrival times, and receive turn-by-turn walking directions to your stop and destination. Never miss your bus with timely notifications before your stop.

Highlights
  • Live shuttle tracking on map
  • Accurate real-time arrival estimates
  • Turn-by-turn walking directions
  • Stop notifications before arrival
  • Filter routes by preference
  • Save favorite stops and places
Features
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Stop guessing when the shuttle is coming. BearBus puts every campus shuttle on a live map, tells you when the next one reaches your stop, and walks you there turn by turn. SEE EVERY BUS, LIVE • Every shuttle on the map in its route's color, moving along the street as it drives • Nearby stops listed by distance, each with live arrival times • Tap a stop for the next buses, which route they're on, and every stop they call at next • Filter the map to just the routes you ride ETAS YOU CAN TRUST • Arrival times come from a prediction model trained on real shuttle trips, not a fixed timetable • Times count down live and update as the bus moves, so "4 min" means 4 min GET ANYWHERE, DOOR TO DOOR • Search for a building, a stop, or any address, and BearBus finds the fastest way there: which stop to walk to, which bus to catch, and where to get off • If walking is faster, it says so • Turn-by-turn walking directions to the stop and from the bus to your destination, with the next turn always at the top of the screen • See the whole trip at a glance: every turn, every stop the bus passes, and when you'll arrive NEVER MISS YOUR STOP • BearBus notices when you've boarded and follows your ride • Your phone buzzes just before your stop, so you can keep it in your pocket MADE FOR EVERY DAY • Save your favorite stops and places for one-tap trips • Recent searches are one tap away • Full dark mode support • Found a wrong ETA? Send feedback from inside the app

Screenshots

Inbound4 screens
BearBus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BearBus at none against Inbound's shown. BearBus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Inbound's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BearBus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inbound has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Inbound's written reviews are positive against 100% of BearBus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inbound ships an update every 3 weeks, BearBus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Inbound versus BearBus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInboundBearBus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInbound Transit LLCTanay Panja

Customer experience

Inbound

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

BearBus

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

In-app purchases

None

Inbound

No in-app purchases

None

BearBus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inbound free?
Inbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BearBus free?
BearBus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inbound or BearBus?
BearBus is rated higher. Inbound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BearBus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Inbound or BearBus have ads?
Inbound shows ads; BearBus does not.
Which is updated more often, Inbound or BearBus?
Inbound ships an update every 3 weeks, and BearBus every 10 days. Most recently, Inbound was updated on October 24, 2026 and BearBus on October 29, 2026.

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