# Transit.Tracker vs DDOT Bus Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Transit.Tracker at 4.5 against DDOT Bus Tracker's 1.9. Transit.Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 40) and review sentiment (20% vs 10%). DDOT Bus Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit.Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DDOT Bus Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transit.Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Transit.Tracker's written reviews are positive against 10% of DDOT Bus Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit.Tracker | DDOT Bus Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692/reviews)** | [1.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **20.3% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raging Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/445229278) | [City of Detroit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413260519) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit.Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692)

Plan your journeys and track public transit in real-time. Find nearby stations, view departure times, and get turn-by-turn navigation. Supports numerous transit agencies across multiple metro areas.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle tracking, Scheduled departure times, Nearest station finder, Built-in trip planner, Multi-metro area support, Today Widget and Watch App integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transfer Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for trip planning
- 💡 Useful for commuters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate route and schedule information
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💰 Mandatory ads and paid features
- 🕰️ Unreliable real-time tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Incorrect route and schedule data
- Issues with restoring paid upgrades
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Improve real-time bus/train tracking
- Expand coverage to more cities
- Add more customization options
- Fix bugs and crashes


### DDOT Bus Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783)

Get real-time bus arrival information for DDOT buses in Detroit. Track your bus, find nearby stops, plan your trips, and receive important rider alerts and service detours directly on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival information, Bus tracking, Nearby stop finder, Trip planning, Favorite stop saving, Rider alerts and detours, System map with live bus locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit.Tracker free?

Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DDOT Bus Tracker free?

DDOT Bus Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transit.Tracker or DDOT Bus Tracker?

Transit.Tracker is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while DDOT Bus Tracker averages 1.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Transit.Tracker or DDOT Bus Tracker have ads?

Transit.Tracker shows ads; DDOT Bus Tracker does not.

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