Comparison

Metro vs STU

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

Head to head
About

Metro

Navigate public transportation in major Mexican cities. Plan your routes, find nearby stations, and access essential information like fares, schedules, and points of interest. Stay updated with real-time notifications about transport status.

Highlights
  • Route calculation
  • Nearby station finder
  • Fare and schedule information
  • Station and transfer details
  • Network map
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Get around Mexico with the country's most complete public-transit guide. Metro - Metrobús México brings together 28 networks across 7 cities plus the intercity trains in a single app: 376 lines and more than 13,000 stations, with maps that work without internet. WHEREVER YOU ARE IN MEXICO • Mexico City and the State of Mexico: Metro, Metrobús, Trolleybus, Light Rail, Cablebús, Suburban Rail, Mexibús, Mexicable, Pumabús, Expreso, RTP, Corredores Concesionados (concession buses), Centrobús, El Insurgente (Interurbano) and Turibús • Guadalajara: Mi Tren (Light Rail) and Macrobús • Monterrey: Metrorrey and Transmetro • Puebla: RUTA and Turibús • Mérida: Ie-Tram and Turibús • Tijuana: SITT • Pachuca: Tuzobús • Intercity trains: Tren Maya, Chepe (Chihuahua al Pacífico) and Interoceánico Switch city in one tap: the app adapts to where you are and shows only what is useful there. FULL NETWORK MAPS, EVEN OFFLINE • Network maps travel with you — check them in the carriage or in the tunnel, no data needed • Pinch to zoom and read every station clearly • Transit data updates on its own, with no app update to wait for PLAN YOUR ROUTE • Enter origin and destination and compare options: fastest, fewest transfers, or stair-free • Multimodal routes: combine Metro, Metrobús, trains, Cablebús and more in a single trip, with the trip distance • Estimated times, station counts and trip cost • Save favourite routes and stations and reach them in one tap LIVE SERVICE ALERTS • Closures, slowdowns and partial service, flagged on the affected line • Choose what you get: by city, by system, or favourites only • Verified official sources YOUR CAR AND YOUR BIKE • Hoy No Circula: whether your car can drive today by plate and hologram, with smog-contingency alerts for the Valley of Mexico, Puebla and Pachuca • Save your cars without signing in, your family's too • Verificación (emissions check): which plate endings are due this month, with reminders on the 1st, 15th and 24th; mark it done and the reminders stop • Muévete en Bici: every Sunday except the last of the month, 8:00 to 14:00, car-free streets for bikes; a heads-up from Saturday, with streets, free bike loans and the route map • Ciclotón: the last Sunday of each month, with that month's route • Ecobici and MiBici: live bikes and free docks at every station USEFUL INFORMATION • Service hours, fares and payment options for every system • Station cards with accessibility, transfers and nearby places • Find me!: the stations closest to your location • Airports (AICM and AIFA) and bus terminals: the stations that drop you at each terminal • Every operator's official accounts at hand PREMIUM Subscribe to Premium and use the app with no advertising on any screen: • Premium monthly: 1-month subscription, renews automatically • Premium yearly: 1-year subscription, renews automatically Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Already bought the old ad-free upgrade? You keep it, free, forever. Prefer not to subscribe? Watch a video and use the app ad-free for hours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and conditions: https://mbus.mx/legal/terminos/ Privacy Policy: https://mbus.mx/legal/privacidad/ Built from official sources: Mexico City's open data (SEMOVI's GTFS feed), each operator's own maps and websites, and OpenStreetMap. Available in 9 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Metro - Metrobús México is developed by yalla ya! and is not an official app of the transit operators. Service information comes from public sources and the operators' official accounts. Questions or suggestions? Write to hi@mbus.mx — we read and reply.

About

STU

Features
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Discover a smarter way to travel with STU: efficient, safe, and always within reach. The STU app, powered by BusUp, is designed to transform your school transportation experience. Say goodbye to uncertainty, outdated schedules, and confusion about routes. Everything you need for your daily commute is right in the palm of your hand. What can you do with the STU app? Here’s everything it offers: 1. Instant seat booking: With just a few taps, you can book your seat on the bus that best fits your schedule. The app lets you choose your route, departure time, and most convenient pickup point. You secure your spot in advance, avoiding overbooking and last-minute stress. 2. Real-time route and schedule information: Forget printed schedules and last-minute surprises. The app shows all available routes with stop locations, departure times, estimated arrivals, and trip duration. You’ll also get real-time updates so you know if your bus is running on time. 3. Live GPS tracking: Want to know exactly where your bus is? With built-in GPS tracking, you can follow the vehicle’s journey in real time. That means you can plan exactly when to leave home or class without worrying about missing your ride. 4. Smart notifications: Get important alerts straight to your phone: departure reminders, route changes, delays, driver messages, or service updates. Stay informed and ready, wherever you are. 5. QR code check-in: Your safety—and the safety of others—is a top priority. When boarding, simply show your unique QR code from the app. This ensures accurate boarding records and prevents unauthorized use of the service. 6. Trip history and personalized support: View past trips, check current bookings, and access fast customer support right in the app. If you have questions, need to report an issue, or want to give feedback, help is just a few taps away. 7. Personalized user profile: Your account is tailored to your preferences. Update your personal information, manage your favorite routes and schedules, and easily make changes when needed. Why the STU app makes a difference: • Save time: avoid long waits and stay on schedule with reliable departures. • Convenience: fully digital process—no paperwork or printed tickets. • Safety: constant monitoring and secure access control for peace of mind. • Reliability: operated by BusUp, a trusted leader in corporate and school transport. With the STU app, every ride becomes more than just transportation—it’s an experience built around you, your comfort, your safety, and your punctuality. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or staff member, commuting to and from the university has never been easier. Download the app today and transform the way you travel with STU! Minimum IOS version supported: 13.1

Screenshots

Metro4 screens
STU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STU at none against Metro's 4. STU also leads on ads (none vs shown). Metro's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Metro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. STU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metro ships an update every 10 days, STU every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metro versus STU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroSTU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryalla ya!BUSUP TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Metro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium mensual$0.991 Month
  • Premium anual$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • De pruebaFree
  • Metro - Metrobús México AdFree$0.99
None

STU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metro free?
Metro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STU free?
STU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metro or STU have ads?
Metro shows ads; STU does not.
Which is updated more often, Metro or STU?
Metro ships an update every 10 days, and STU every 2 months. Most recently, Metro was updated on November 1, 2026 and STU on October 30, 2026.

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