Comparison

CT Bus vs Pedal

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

Head to head
About

CT Bus

Track CT Transit buses in real-time across Connecticut. See bus locations, speed, occupancy, and find nearby stops. Features live map updates and lock screen notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Live bus map
  • Nearby stops finder
  • Route browser
  • Lock screen notifications
  • Occupancy levels
Features
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CT Bus gives you real-time tracking for every CT Transit bus in Connecticut. Browse active buses, track your ride by distance, and find nearby stops — all powered by CTtransit's public GTFS-Realtime API. BROWSE ACTIVE BUSES See every running bus in one place. Cards show route, speed, distance from you, occupancy, and last update. Search by route or bus number. Tap any bus to see it live on a map. LIVE BUS TRACKING Tap "Track This Bus" and follow your ride in real-time. The map auto-follows the bus every 15 seconds. A persistent banner keeps you updated across every screen. LIVE MAP See every active CT Transit bus on an interactive map. Color-coded by route. Tap any bus for details, or use the focus buttons to jump to your location or tracked bus. NEARBY STOPS Enable location to instantly find bus stops near you with walking distance and time. No searching — just open the app and see what's nearby. ROUTE BROWSER Browse all 184 CT Transit routes. Filter to active routes only. Tap any route to see its live buses on a map with distance and speed info. YOUR AREA Select your town — Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, New Britain, Meriden, and more. The app focuses on buses and stops in your area. LIVE ACTIVITY Track your bus right from your lock screen and Dynamic Island. See distance, speed, and route without opening the app. FEATURES - Real-time GPS tracking for 280+ CT Transit buses - Browse all active buses with card-based UI - Live map with color-coded bus positions updated every 15 seconds - Distance and walking time from your location to any bus - Route browser with 184 routes across Connecticut - Nearby stops finder with walking directions - Bus tracking with auto-follow map and persistent banner - Live Activity on lock screen and Dynamic Island - Occupancy levels (empty, some seats, crowded, full) - Dark mode support - Works across Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, and more DATA SOURCE Bus position and route data is provided by CTtransit's public GTFS-Realtime API. Data refreshes every 15 seconds. This app is not affiliated with CTtransit or the Connecticut Department of Transportation. By using this app, you agree to the Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pedal

Features
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Pedal Partner — Deliver smarter, earn faster. Pedal Partner is the official app for delivery riders working with the Pedal Partner network. Built for speed and reliability, it gives you everything you need to accept orders, navigate to pickups and drop-offs, and complete deliveries with confidence. Key Features • Real-time order alerts — Get notified instantly when a new delivery is assigned to you, with full pickup and drop-off details. • Live navigation — Built-in Google Maps integration shows the optimal route to every stop with turn-by-turn guidance. • Multi-stop deliveries — Handle batched orders effortlessly with a clear, ordered task list for each leg of the trip. • Proof of delivery — Capture a photo at every stop so customers and the operations team always have a verifiable record. • OTP verification — Securely confirm handoffs with one-time passwords when the customer requests added verification. • Background location tracking — Your live location is shared with the operations dashboard while you're on a trip, so customers always know where their order is. • Earnings dashboard — Track your daily, weekly, and monthly earnings with clean charts and per-trip breakdowns. • Push notifications — Stay updated on new orders, schedule changes, and important announcements even when the app is closed. • Slide-to-confirm actions — Prevent accidental taps at critical moments like accepting orders or marking deliveries complete. Why riders choose Pedal Partner – Simple, focused interface designed for one-handed use on the road – Low battery and data usage during long shifts – Fast onboarding — start delivering the same day you sign up – Transparent earnings and trip history Note: Pedal Partner is intended only for verified delivery partners onboarded with Pedal Partner. You will need an active partner account to log in. To learn more about joining, visit our website or contact our support team.

Screenshots

CT Bus4 screens
Pedal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pedal at none against CT Bus's shown. Pedal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CT Bus ships an update every 2 months, Pedal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CT Bus versus Pedal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCT BusPedal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDi Nerd Apps LLCPEDAL DELIVERY INC.

In-app purchases

None

CT Bus

No in-app purchases

None

Pedal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CT Bus free?
CT Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedal free?
Pedal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CT Bus or Pedal have ads?
CT Bus shows ads; Pedal does not.
Which is updated more often, CT Bus or Pedal?
CT Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Pedal monthly. Most recently, CT Bus was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pedal on October 24, 2026.

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