Comparison

TrackTheBus vs Tochno

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

Head to head
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.

About

Tochno

Features
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Tochno helps you use urban transit in Europe • Live bus positions and stop boards • Trip planning with routes and ETAs • Metro and mixed routes in EU • Map with nearby stops Times are indicative — always confirm before you travel. Not affiliated with city operators.

Screenshots

TrackTheBus4 screens
Tochno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TrackTheBus at none against Tochno's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

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 October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TrackTheBus versus Tochno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackTheBusTochno
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodexio Ltd.YUSUF ALI AHMED

In-app purchases

None

TrackTheBus

No in-app purchases

None

Tochno

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrackTheBus free?
TrackTheBus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tochno free?
Tochno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrackTheBus or Tochno have ads?
Tochno shows ads; TrackTheBus does not.
Which is updated more often, TrackTheBus or Tochno?
TrackTheBus ships an update weekly, and Tochno weekly. Most recently, TrackTheBus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tochno on October 28, 2026.

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