AMC Shuttle for NIH vs DC Metro ETA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AMC Shuttle for NIH
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Bus route information for the AMC Shuttle Service for National Institute of Health. This app displays real-time information for transit buses with notifications and schedules. Please be advised that the arrival times displayed on the phone app may be delayed as much as 45 seconds behind the exact position of the bus. ::: Compatibility ::: iOS 8.0 or higher is required. ::: Support ::: Please e-mail us at support@peaktransit.com with any issues or questions. ::: Features ::: • Real-time location of the buses • Routes displayed on the map • Bus location-based ETAs • Arrival notifications • View Route Schedules ::: Notes ::: The ETA algorithm that automatically adjusts for seasonal route and schedule changes. However, the app needs 24 hours to refresh these changes within it's memory.
DC Metro ETA
Get real-time train arrival times for the Washington DC Metro system. The app displays arrival boards that mimic platform displays and includes an interactive system map for easy navigation and transfer planning.
- Live train arrival times
- Official WMATA API integration
- Nearest station auto-selection
- Interactive system map
- Service alerts and operating hours
- Home and lock screen widgets
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Metro ETA pays homage to the Washington DC Metro and Bus system. Arrivals look like the LED boards on the platform, buses look like the real ones, and the map shows station entrances and bus stop signs. Buses move along their routes across the city. Tap a stop for upcoming arrivals, service alerts, operating hours and more. Explore See which bus routes stop near you, where they can take you and when they run, one route at a time instead of one giant system map. Favorites and smart widgets Save stations and stops, hide the lines you don't use and filter by direction. Smart widgets follow your commute and show your nearest favorite, or pin any widget to a single stop or station. Show only your Metro stations or only your bus stops. Metro - Live train arrivals for every station - Service alerts - Elevator and escalator status - Station entrances with walking time down to the platform - First and last train for every day of the week More - Say "Hey Siri, ask Metro ETA for the next bus", or for the next train - Search for stations, stops and places like airports - Walking directions in your favorite navigation app - Dark mode that can follow sunrise and sunset - Support for larger text sizes - English or Spanish - No ads. Metro ETA is an independent app and is not affiliated with any transit agency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DC Metro ETA at every 4 days against AMC Shuttle for NIH's every 3 months. AMC Shuttle for NIH's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AMC Shuttle for NIH ships an update every 3 months, DC Metro ETA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMC Shuttle for NIH | DC Metro ETA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bishop Peak Technology, Inc | Hordur Ragnarsson |
In-app purchases
AMC Shuttle for NIH
No in-app purchases
DC Metro ETA
No in-app purchases







