Metro micro vs Megabus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metro micro
Request and schedule on-demand public transit trips within select areas of the Twin Cities. This service offers an easy, safe, and convenient alternative for getting around the metro area.
- On-demand transit service
- Request trips
- Schedule trips
- Convenient travel option
- Safe transit
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Metro micro is your on-demand public transit service in the Twin Cities. This app allows customers to request and schedule Metro micro trips. Metro micro is an easy, safe, and convenient option for on-demand public transit trips in select areas of the metro area. Find out more about Metro micro at https://www.metrotransit.org/micro .
Megabus
Book bus tickets, track your journey in real-time, and manage your reservations with ease. This app offers route planning, fare information, and status updates for a convenient travel experience.
- Book one-way and return tickets
- Track buses in real-time
- Manage bookings
- Plan routes and find fares
- Check bus statuses
- Multi-language support
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The official Megabus app simplifies bus travel. Book tickets (one-way/return, multiple travelers), track buses in real-time, and manage bookings easily. Plan routes, find fares, and check bus statuses. Features include secure login, multi-language support (English, Spanish, French), and a user-friendly interface. Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications. Enjoy convenient, stress-free travel with megabus. Download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metro micro at 53% against Megabus's 0%. Metro micro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (90 vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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.
Metro micro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro micro has 90 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Metro micro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Megabus's.
Metro micro ships an update every 5 weeks, Megabus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metro micro | Megabus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (90 ratings) — better | 3.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spare Labs Inc. | Coach USA |
Customer experience
Metro micro
Megabus
In-app purchases
Metro micro
No in-app purchases
Megabus
No in-app purchases
