# Eastern Suffolk BOCES vs WheresTheBus

The clearest difference is rating: WheresTheBus at 4.8 against Eastern Suffolk BOCES's 4.0. WheresTheBus also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 4). Eastern Suffolk BOCES's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WheresTheBus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WheresTheBus has 20K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eastern Suffolk BOCES ships an update every 5 months, WheresTheBus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | WheresTheBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastern-suffolk-boces/id871986895/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheresthebus/id937146732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403387607) | [WheresTheBus](https://appshunter.io/developer/937146731) |

## What reviewers say

### Eastern Suffolk BOCES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastern-suffolk-boces/id871986895)

Stay informed about your school district with personalized news, notifications, and a direct tip line. Access the district directory and manage contact information for parents and students. Get involved with your school community.

**Highlights:** District and school news, District tip line, Personalized notifications, District directory access, Interest-based information, Contact information management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WheresTheBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheresthebus/id937146732)

This app offers real-time bus tracking for families, providing updates on the bus's location, student boarding and disembarking notifications, and estimated arrival times. It aims to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for parents.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Student scan-on/off notifications, Estimated arrival times, Safety and visibility for families, Peace of mind for parents

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Convenient and helpful
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Delayed notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Incorrect bus stop locations
- Inconsistent bus tracking
- Sync issues between app and actual bus location

**Requested features**

- Notifications for bus arrival/departure
- Ability to track afternoon bus route
- More detailed ETA information
- Improved map interface and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eastern Suffolk BOCES free?

Eastern Suffolk BOCES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WheresTheBus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eastern Suffolk BOCES or WheresTheBus?

WheresTheBus is rated higher. Eastern Suffolk BOCES averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WheresTheBus averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do Eastern Suffolk BOCES or WheresTheBus have ads?

Neither Eastern Suffolk BOCES nor WheresTheBus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eastern Suffolk BOCES or WheresTheBus?

Eastern Suffolk BOCES ships an update every 5 months, and WheresTheBus every 3 months. Most recently, Eastern Suffolk BOCES was updated on November 1, 2026 and WheresTheBus on November 9, 2026.

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