# NYC Bus Checker vs RecordMyTrip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecordMyTrip at 100% against NYC Bus Checker's 57%. RecordMyTrip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). NYC Bus Checker's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NYC Bus Checker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RecordMyTrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYC Bus Checker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Bus Checker has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of NYC Bus Checker's written reviews are positive against 100% of RecordMyTrip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NYC Bus Checker ships an update every 5 weeks, RecordMyTrip every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NYC Bus Checker | RecordMyTrip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-bus-checker/id687242690/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recordmytrip/id875683010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UrbanThings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/339540256) | [Aaron Lieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/875683013) |

## What reviewers say

### NYC Bus Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-bus-checker/id687242690)

Get live bus times, plan journeys, and view route maps for all New York City buses. Access real-time updates on detours and cancellations, and save your favorite stops for quick access.

**Highlights:** Live bus times, Smart journey planning, Detailed route maps, Real-time CitiBike dock info, Detour and closure updates, Favorite stops and routes

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the Ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate bus arrival times
- 🚀 Helpful for daily commute
- 💡 Useful app for NYC residents
- 🗺️ Provides bus route information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or unreliable bus arrival times
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find bus stops
- 🔍 Issues with saved/favorite bus stops
- 🔍 Confusing interface changes
- 💰 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Buses disappearing from the app
- Scheduled times instead of real-time data
- Inconsistent or missing bus stop locations

**Requested features**

- Add VPN support
- Implement per-app font size control
- Introduce widget functionality
- Restore real-time bus countdown


### RecordMyTrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recordmytrip/id875683010)

Organize, record, and share travel videos grouped by location. Easily find videos on a map and share them with friends. Download your recordings for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Organize videos by location, Record high-quality videos with audio, Add descriptions to videos, Share videos with friends, View friends' shared videos, Download videos via iTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NYC Bus Checker free?

NYC Bus Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RecordMyTrip free?

RecordMyTrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NYC Bus Checker or RecordMyTrip?

NYC Bus Checker is rated higher. NYC Bus Checker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while RecordMyTrip averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NYC Bus Checker or RecordMyTrip have ads?

NYC Bus Checker shows ads; RecordMyTrip does not.

### Which is updated more often, NYC Bus Checker or RecordMyTrip?

NYC Bus Checker ships an update every 5 weeks, and RecordMyTrip every 6 weeks. Most recently, NYC Bus Checker was updated on November 1, 2026 and RecordMyTrip on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*