# Transit.Tracker vs The Link, Bus Schedule

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.

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

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.

Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, The Link, Bus Schedule every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit.Tracker | The Link, Bus Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-link-bus-schedule/id689658239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raging Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/445229278) | [egoBooster.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/388347654) |

## 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


### The Link, Bus Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-link-bus-schedule/id689658239)

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:** 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 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 27, 2026 and The Link, Bus Schedule on September 21, 2026.

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