Comparison

Sofia2Go vs TrackTheBus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sofia2Go

Manage your Sofia public transport passes securely. Access your travel history, get real-time routing, and view up-to-date timetables to stay on schedule.

Highlights
  • Secure pass purchase and management
  • View travel history
  • Real-time routing
  • Up-to-date timetables
  • Stay on schedule
Features
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The app allows users to securely purchase and manage their transport passes on the Sofia City Card for Sofia's public transport system. Furthermore, users can access their travel history, get real-time routing, and stay on schedule with up-to-date timetables.

About

TrackTheBus

Features
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Track every bus in real-time. TrackTheBus shows you exactly where public transit vehicles are right now. No more guessing when your bus will arrive - see live positions updated every few seconds directly on the map. Key Features: • Live Vehicle Tracking — Watch buses move in real-time on an interactive map • Accurate Arrival Times — Know exactly when your bus will reach your stop • Nearby Stops — Find the closest bus stops based on your current location • Route Information — View complete route details and all stops along the way • Schedule Data — Access timetables and planned departures • Reporting — Any irregularity you can escalate right away • Social Platform — Comment, add photos, rate and help the database to be more accurate • Fast & Lightweight — Optimized for quick loading and minimal battery usage How it works: TrackTheBus connects to official GTFS real-time transit feeds to provide accurate, up-to-the-second vehicle positions. The app automatically refreshes data so you always see the latest information. Perfect for: • Daily commuters who want to time their arrival at the stop • Tourists exploring the city by public transit • Anyone tired of waiting at bus stops wondering "where is my bus?" Download TrackTheBus and take the guesswork out of public transportation.

Screenshots

Sofia2Go4 screens
TrackTheBus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sofia2Go and TrackTheBus 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sofia2Go versus TrackTheBus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofia2GoTrackTheBus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCENTER FOR URBAN MOBILITY EADCodexio Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Sofia2Go

No in-app purchases

None

TrackTheBus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sofia2Go free?
Sofia2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrackTheBus free?
TrackTheBus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sofia2Go or TrackTheBus have ads?
Neither Sofia2Go nor TrackTheBus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sofia2Go or TrackTheBus?
Sofia2Go ships an update weekly, and TrackTheBus weekly. Most recently, Sofia2Go was updated on September 10, 2026 and TrackTheBus on September 15, 2026.

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