Comparison

Transit.Tracker vs SacRT BusTracker

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

Head to head
About

Transit.Tracker

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
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Transit Tracker helps riders check public transit schedules, nearby departures, route stops, and trip options across supported transit systems. Choose your metro area, find nearby stops, search routes and stops, and view upcoming departures without digging through agency websites. Transit Tracker combines scheduled service data with real-time predictions where supported by the local transit provider. Use Transit Tracker to: - Find nearby bus, rail, subway, light rail, commuter rail, ferry, and other transit stops where available - View scheduled departures for the day - See real-time departure estimates where supported - Search route and stop information - Plan trips in supported regions - Save frequently used stops and trip plans - Use Apple Watch and widget support where available - Choose light, dark, or custom app themes Transit Tracker is built for daily commuters, occasional riders, visitors, and anyone who needs quick access to public transportation schedules and departure times. Coverage and feature availability vary by region. Schedule data, routes, trip planning, and real-time predictions depend on the data provided by each supported transit agency. Optional in-app purchases may be available for ad removal and trip-planning tokens.

About

SacRT BusTracker

Get real-time bus arrival information and track your bus in the Sacramento region. Find nearby stops, plan your trips, and receive important rider alerts for a smoother commute.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival information
  • Bus tracking on system map
  • Nearby stop finder
  • Trip planner
  • Favorite stop saving
  • Rider alerts and service detours
Features
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SacRT BusTracker, your source for real-time bus arrival information in the Sacramento region (or Sacramento County). Track your bus, get real-time bus arrival information, find nearby stops, find routes, and plan your trip from your mobile device! Save your favorite bus stop on the app to easily view stop arrival times. Subscribe to rider alerts and service detours, and be informed before you start your ride or trip. Set up text message alerts so you know your bus arrival. Click on the system map, select a route, and see where your bus is in real-time. Enter your starting location and destination to quickly access your trip plan. Traveling with SacRT has never been this easy!

Screenshots

Transit.Tracker4 screens
SacRT BusTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transit.Tracker at 4.5 against SacRT BusTracker's 1.8. Transit.Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 23) and review sentiment (20% vs 10%). SacRT BusTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) 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. Transit.Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SacRT BusTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transit.Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 23, 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 SacRT BusTracker's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Transit.Tracker versus SacRT BusTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit.TrackerSacRT BusTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better1.8 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews — better9.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaging CodersSacramento Regional Transit District

Customer experience

Transit.Tracker

All ratings3,139 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative73.4%

SacRT BusTracker

All ratings23 ratings
Positive17.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

Transit.Tracker

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

SacRT BusTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Transit.Tracker

One-time6
  • Transfer Ticket$0.99
  • 40 Tokens$0.99
  • 100 Tokens$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 180 Tokens$2.99
  • Ad Free$3.99
  • 400 Tokens$4.99
None

SacRT BusTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transit.Tracker free?
Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SacRT BusTracker free?
SacRT BusTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transit.Tracker or SacRT BusTracker?
Transit.Tracker is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while SacRT BusTracker averages 1.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Transit.Tracker or SacRT BusTracker have ads?
Transit.Tracker shows ads; SacRT BusTracker does not.

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