AnyBus vs Lonsdale Buses
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnyBus
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Travel your way with the all-in-one app designed to make public transport quicker, easier, and more convenient. Whether you're commuting daily or planning a one-off trip, the Anybus app puts everything you need in one place. Buy & Manage Your Anybus Tickets Purchase Anybus tickets instantly and download them straight to your travel card using your phone — no queues, no fuss. * Buy tickets anytime, anywhere * Load them directly onto your smart card * View your ticket history and manage your balance Plan Your Journey with Ease Make every trip smoother with the integrated journey planner. * Get real-time travel information * Easily compare routes and times * Find the best way to reach your destination Manage Your Account Stay in control with simple account tools. * Update your details * Check card status and usage * Manage linked cards for family members Smarter Travel, Right from Your Phone The Anybus app brings together ticketing, planning, and account management to make using public transport more seamless than ever.
Lonsdale Buses
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Our new app will get you around with Lonsdale Buses. It’s full of everything you’ll need to get mobile on the bus. Interactive map: With our interactive map you can see all of our services, simply tap on a bus or stop to find the journey information Mobile Tickets: Purchase and validate Lonsdale bus mobile tickets securely with a debit/credit card and show the driver when boarding - no more searching for cash! Live Departures: Browse and view bus stops on the map, explore upcoming departures, or check out the routes from a stop to see where you could travel next. Disruptions: You’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly from our disruption feeds inside the app.
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Verdict
AnyBus and Lonsdale Buses are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AnyBus | Lonsdale Buses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beep Ltd | Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd |
In-app purchases
AnyBus
No in-app purchases
Lonsdale Buses
No in-app purchases








