# Transit.Tracker vs SacRT BusTracker

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 9%). 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.

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

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 9% of SacRT BusTracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit.Tracker | SacRT BusTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692/reviews)** | [1.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacrt-bustracker/id1605828884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **20.3% of reviews** | 8.7% 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 | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raging Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/445229278) | [Sacramento Regional Transit District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275646630) |

## 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


### SacRT BusTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacrt-bustracker/id1605828884)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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