# Transit.Tracker vs Madison Bus Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Transit.Tracker at 4.5 against Madison Bus Tracker's 3.8. Transit.Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 28) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit.Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Madison Bus Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transit.Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 28, 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 0% of Madison Bus Tracker's.

Transit.Tracker ships an update monthly, Madison Bus Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit.Tracker | Madison Bus Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madison-bus-tracker-metro/id6743434894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **20.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raging Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/445229278) | [婧嘉 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622970998) |

## 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $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


### Madison Bus Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madison-bus-tracker-metro/id6743434894)

Get real-time bus arrival predictions and explore route maps for Madison Metro Transit. Save your favorite stops and routes for quick access, and receive service alerts. An optional Pro version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Live bus arrival predictions, Nearby stop finder, Interactive route maps, Save favorite stops and routes, Service alerts, Pro version with advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit.Tracker free?

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

### Is Madison Bus Tracker free?

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

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

Transit.Tracker is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Madison Bus Tracker averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

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

Both Transit.Tracker and Madison Bus Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transit.Tracker or Madison Bus Tracker?

Transit.Tracker ships an update monthly, and Madison Bus Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Transit.Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Madison Bus Tracker on November 8, 2026.

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