Comparison

The Link, Bus Schedule vs Link Transit On

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

Head to head
About

The Link, Bus Schedule

Access the most current bus schedules for your school year, tailored to your current location. Quickly find departure times and navigate to the school's website for special event schedules. Never miss your bus again with this convenient tool.

Highlights
  • Updated bus schedule
  • Location-based schedules
  • Quick access to school website
  • Countdown timer
  • Alerts and reminders
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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With the new bus schedule this school year its not hard to imagine that a lot of sophomores, juniors and senior will feel like freshmen again. Download this app and it will provide you with the update bus schedule so that you don't miss the bus. The first page of the app always provides you with the relevant schedule based on your location. For example if you are at Saint John's it gives you schedule for sexton. Other schedule are always available just a swipe away. Remember to rate the app and share this with friends and classmates. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to forward them to egobooster@me.com. I hope this app helps with your journey at CSB SJU. Best of luck! Features -Updated bus schedule -Great user interface, designed for both iPhones, iPod and iPads. -Quick access to the link website (tis can be used to look up schedules on special days like opening day) -Count down timer -Schedules based on current location -Alerts (This creates a reminder which can be managed in the reminder app)

About

Link Transit On

This app allows you to book and manage on-demand shared rides for microtransit services in select cities. Set pickup and drop-off points, schedule rides in advance or in real-time, and track your vehicle's arrival. Receive notifications and trip duration updates.

Highlights
  • Book on-demand shared rides
  • Set pickup and drop-off points
  • Schedule rides in advance
  • Track vehicle location in real-time
  • Receive ride notifications
  • Manage multiple rides
  • Syncs with calendar
Features
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Pick a city and sign-in to access all Transit On-Demand shared rides available to get around your area. The application is currently available for Detroit Microtransit, EXO à la demande and River Parishes.

Select a transit stop, a public place, an address or tap directly on the map to set your pickup/drop-off points.

Set your departure date and time and let Link provide you with the best ride to your destination.

In app notifications will keep you posted just before your ride, on the exact time of pickup. 

You will be able to track the vehicle approaching on the map, and check in real-time, the remaining time before pickup.

Once on-board, sit back and relax. Link will send you the duration of your trip.

Since Link is a transit rideshare service, you will share your trip with fellow riders.

From your phone you can manage your rides in a breeze: book multiple rides at a time, change or cancel a ride, schedule them in advance or in real-time… 
The app is handy, syncs with your calendar and will remind you of your upcoming trips!

You will have access to information on the transit on-demand / microtransit services and how to utilize them (transfers with the transit system, fares…).

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Screenshots

The Link, Bus Schedule4 screens
Link Transit On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Link Transit On at 4.8 against The Link, Bus Schedule's 3.3. Link Transit On also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 3). The Link, Bus Schedule's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link Transit On holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link Transit On has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Link, Bus Schedule ships an update every 4 months, Link Transit On every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Link, Bus Schedule versus Link Transit On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Link, Bus ScheduleLink Transit On
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings361 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.3
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperegoBooster.netCityway

Customer experience

The Link, Bus Schedule

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Link Transit On

All ratings61 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

The Link, Bus Schedule

No in-app purchases

None

Link Transit On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Link, Bus Schedule free?
The Link, Bus Schedule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link Transit On free?
Link Transit On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Link, Bus Schedule or Link Transit On?
Link Transit On is rated higher. The Link, Bus Schedule averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Link Transit On averages 4.8 from 61 ratings.
Do The Link, Bus Schedule or Link Transit On have ads?
Neither The Link, Bus Schedule nor Link Transit On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Link, Bus Schedule or Link Transit On?
The Link, Bus Schedule ships an update every 4 months, and Link Transit On every 3 months. Most recently, The Link, Bus Schedule was updated on September 21, 2026 and Link Transit On on August 15, 2026.

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