Transit.Tracker vs MCTS Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Scheduled departure times
- Nearest station finder
- Built-in trip planner
- Multi-metro area support
- Today Widget and Watch App integration
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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.
MCTS Tracker
Track bus arrival times in real-time. Enter your stop number, scan a QR code, or search to see when your bus is approaching. The app uses live data to provide accurate estimates, helping you avoid missed rides.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Search by stop number
- QR code scanning for stops
- Live data integration
- Color-coded bus indicators
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Find yourself glancing down the street, wondering where the bus is? Wonder no more, with the MCTS Tracker app. Enter the stop number for the stop you're waiting at, scan the stop's QR code, or search to find out when the bus is getting there. Now with more colours to make it even easier to tell whether the bus you care about is almost there. The system uses live data from the MCTS to determine arrival times, so you'll be less likely to miss a bus again. By using the app, you agree to the MCTS terms of service (http://www.ridemcts.com/Privacy-Statement/); also, the makers of this app are not affiliated with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCTS Tracker at none against Transit.Tracker's 6. MCTS Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 20%). Transit.Tracker's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Transit.Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MCTS Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
MCTS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Transit.Tracker's written reviews are positive against 52% of MCTS Tracker's.
Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, MCTS Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transit.Tracker | MCTS Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.4K ratings) | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | 3.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raging Coders | Evan Ricketts |
Customer experience
Transit.Tracker
MCTS Tracker
User reviews
Transit.Tracker
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for trip planning
- 💡 Useful for commuters
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate route and schedule information
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💰 Mandatory ads and paid features
- 🕰️ Unreliable real-time tracking
MCTS Tracker
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate bus arrival times
- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 😊 Helpful and convenient
- 🕰️ Mostly on-time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate information
- 🚌 Certain routes not included
- ⚠️ Unreliable and frustrating
- 🔍 Difficulty finding routes
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
MCTS Tracker
Reported bugs
4 issues- Route search not working
- Buses disappearing from map
- Connection issues
- Incorrect route numbers
Requested features
4 requests- Update routes and schedules
- Offline mode
- Apple Watch support
- Directions and route planning
In-app purchases
Transit.Tracker
- Transfer Ticket$0.99
- 40 Tokens$0.99
- 100 Tokens$1.99
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- 180 Tokens$2.99
- Ad Free$3.99
- 400 Tokens$4.99
MCTS Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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