ProximiT vs Boston Transit Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProximiT
This app provides real-time transit information for Boston's subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. Get instant arrival predictions, locate nearby stations, and receive service alerts to optimize your commute.
- Real-time arrival times
- Second-by-second predictions
- Nearby station locator
- Service alert notifications
- Favorite station times
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ProximiT is a real time personal assistant for all your bus and subway needs in and around Boston. Ever arrived at the station right as the bus or train pulled away? You could have walked faster but now you’re stuck waiting. How about spending an eternity in a crowded underground station when you could have been enjoying the outdoors? Download ProximiT and never waste your time or money again. • Get arrival times for your favorite stations as you approach them, without opening the app. • See down to the second predictions, so you’ll know when to rush or take your time and get a cup of coffee. • Locate nearby stations in a new part of town. Stations are sorted by distance and show upcoming arrival times, so you can decide which is your best bet. • Find out about service alerts such as delays, construction, and elevator outages. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ProximiT is not affiliated with the MBTA.
Boston Transit Tracker
Get real-time arrival information for buses, subways, and rails in Boston. Save your favorite stops and receive service alerts for your routes. Stay updated with the latest official route data for a more convenient and efficient journey.
- Real-time arrival information
- Bookmark frequently used stops
- Route service alerts
- Online route information updates
- Bus, rail, and subway tracking
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Welcome to the Boston Bus Tracker App! Whether you're a commuter, a tourist, or an urban explorer, our app will be your reliable companion for getting around. Imagine no longer waiting anxiously in the cold or constantly checking your watch. With our app, you can effortlessly access real-time arrival information for buses, subways, and rails. Key features: - Providing the most accurate real-time information to ensure you seize the best opportunities for each journey, making your travels more convenient and efficient. - Bookmarking your frequently used stops, allowing you to easily check the real-time arrivals without the hassle of searching or entering stop names. - Offering route service alerts to keep you informed about the status of your preferred routes, whether it's your daily commute or a new adventure. - Supporting online updates for route information, ensuring you stay up-to-date with official route data. Download the Boston Bus Tracker App now and embark on a delightful and convenient journey with us!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boston Transit Tracker at none against ProximiT's 1. Boston Transit Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). ProximiT's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. ProximiT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boston Transit Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boston Transit Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProximiT has 24K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ProximiT ships an update every 6 weeks, Boston Transit Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProximiT | Boston Transit Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (24K ratings) | 4.8 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Lopes | 婧嘉 郭 |
Customer experience
ProximiT
Boston Transit Tracker
Bugs and requests
ProximiT
Reported bugs
3 issues- Favorite stops order changes unexpectedly
- App stops working during peak hours
- Arrival times jump around erratically
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for new Green Line stations
- Ability to reorder favorite stops
- Option to rename favorite stops
- Provide information on bus crowding levels
- Include track numbers for commuter rail stations
Boston Transit Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ProximiT
- ProximiT Pro$4.99
Boston Transit Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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