Comparison

Transit.Tracker vs The Link, Bus Schedule

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

The Link, Bus Schedule

Access the most current bus schedules for your school year, tailored to your current location. Quickly find departure times and navigate to the school's website for special event schedules. Never miss your bus again with this convenient tool.

Highlights
  • Updated bus schedule
  • Location-based schedules
  • Quick access to school website
  • Countdown timer
  • Alerts and reminders
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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With the new bus schedule this school year its not hard to imagine that a lot of sophomores, juniors and senior will feel like freshmen again. Download this app and it will provide you with the update bus schedule so that you don't miss the bus. The first page of the app always provides you with the relevant schedule based on your location. For example if you are at Saint John's it gives you schedule for sexton. Other schedule are always available just a swipe away. Remember to rate the app and share this with friends and classmates. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to forward them to egobooster@me.com. I hope this app helps with your journey at CSB SJU. Best of luck! Features -Updated bus schedule -Great user interface, designed for both iPhones, iPod and iPads. -Quick access to the link website (tis can be used to look up schedules on special days like opening day) -Count down timer -Schedules based on current location -Alerts (This creates a reminder which can be managed in the reminder app)

Screenshots

Transit.Tracker4 screens
The Link, Bus Schedule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transit.Tracker at 4.5 against The Link, Bus Schedule's 3.3. Transit.Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). The Link, Bus Schedule'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. The Link, Bus Schedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transit.Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, The Link, Bus Schedule every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Transit.Tracker versus The Link, Bus Schedule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit.TrackerThe Link, Bus Schedule
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaging CodersegoBooster.net

Customer experience

Transit.Tracker

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

The Link, Bus Schedule

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

The Link, Bus Schedule

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

The Link, Bus Schedule

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transit.Tracker free?
Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Link, Bus Schedule free?
The Link, Bus Schedule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transit.Tracker or The Link, Bus Schedule?
Transit.Tracker is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while The Link, Bus Schedule averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Transit.Tracker or The Link, Bus Schedule have ads?
Transit.Tracker shows ads; The Link, Bus Schedule does not.
Which is updated more often, Transit.Tracker or The Link, Bus Schedule?
Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and The Link, Bus Schedule every 4 months. Most recently, Transit.Tracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and The Link, Bus Schedule on September 21, 2026.

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