Chicago ETAs vs Transit Glance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chicago ETAs
This app provides real-time arrival estimates for Chicago's public transit system. It allows users to track specific departures on their lock screen, save favorite stops, and find nearby locations. Detailed route information is also available.
- Real-time arrival times
- Lock screen tracking
- Favorite stops
- Nearby stops finder
- Detailed route information
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Key Features: - Real-Time Arrival Times: Get up-to-the-minute updates for CTA buses and trains. - Lock Screen Tracking: Show live ETAs for busses and trains on lock screen to conveniently track specific departures. - Favorite Stops: Save your frequently used stops for quick access to arrival times. - Nearby Stops: Easily find nearby bus and train stops based on your current location. - Detailed Route Info: Look up specific buses and trains to view route details and schedules. This app is not affiliated with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), though displays data provided publicly by the CTA.
Transit Glance
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Transit Glance makes navigating Chicago easier with real-time CTA train and bus arrivals. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Start tracking any stop and watch your arrival countdown update on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island—without reopening the app. ALL CTA TRAINS & BUSES Get arrival information for every “L” line—Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Pink, and Yellow—plus active bus routes throughout Chicago. NEARBY STATIONS & STOPS Quickly discover transit options near you, see walking distances, and check upcoming arrivals. FAVORITES & RECENTS Save the stops you use most and return to recently viewed routes with a tap. WEATHER AT A GLANCE See current conditions alongside nearby transit information so you can prepare before heading out. SCAN & GO Scan a Transit Glance QR code to open a route or stop instantly. App Clip support lets you check arrivals without installing the full app. BUILT FOR CHICAGO Whether you’re commuting, exploring the city, or trying to catch the next bus, Transit Glance keeps the information you need close at hand. CTA arrival information is provided in real time and may be affected by service conditions or data availability. Transit Glance is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Chicago Transit Authority.
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Verdict
Chicago ETAs and Transit Glance are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chicago ETAs | Transit Glance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emil Mikkelsen | Yoel Nozar |
In-app purchases
Chicago ETAs
No in-app purchases
Transit Glance
No in-app purchases







