UK Bus Checker vs NETGO!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UK Bus Checker
Plan bus and public transport journeys across Great Britain. Get real-time arrival information, see how busy services are, and purchase mobile tickets. Supports buses, trains, trams, and more.
- Journey planning
- Real-time bus information
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Live bus times
- Service occupancy indicators
- Multi-modal transport support
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The all-new Bus Checker allows you to plan journeys, see real-time bus information and buy mobile tickets all in one place, for buses right across Great Britain. Search for map locations and bus stops, plan your journey and see when the buses are coming, how busy they are - and where they’re going! It’s not just limited to buses either; with support for bus, train, tram, underground, ferry and more, UK Bus Checker can get you from A to B with ease. Experience the UK’s most popular independent bus times app today, and never be left waiting at a bus stop again. PS: Are your local bus operator’s tickets missing? You can send them an invite with just one tap.
NETGO!
Purchase Nottingham tram tickets conveniently and securely. Manage your tickets, view purchase history, and stay updated on service status and network information. Plan your journeys with ease.
- Buy tram tickets
- Personalized profile
- View active and past tickets
- Network map and journey planning
- Real-time service status updates
- Secure payment options
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Buy tram tickets in Nottingham safer, quicker & easier with the free NETGO! App NETGO! Is the free ticketing app for Nottingham’s tram network, providing an easy way for you to purchase your tram tickets and keep informed of service updates. My Profile - Create an account personalised to you with no need to login each time. Buy Tickets - Securely purchase a range of tickets including single, day, week, group and seasons with easy payment options. No need to queue up at the ticket machines! My Tickets and Purchase History - Easy to access list of all your active tickets along with previous purchases. Network Map - Browse our full network map and plan your journey in advance. Service Status - Keep up to date with the status of the network, enabling you to plan should there be any changes or disruption to service. Includes information on alternative travel options. For more info, visit www.thetram.net/netgo Follow NET on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetram.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/NETtram Instagram: @NETtram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NETGO! at none against UK Bus Checker's 1. NETGO! also leads on ads (none vs shown). UK Bus Checker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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. UK Bus Checker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NETGO! asks for nothing beyond the download.
UK Bus Checker ships an update monthly, NETGO! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UK Bus Checker | NETGO! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews — better | 27.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UrbanThings Limited | Tramlink Nottingham |
Customer experience
UK Bus Checker
NETGO!
Bugs and requests
UK Bus Checker
Reported bugs
18 issues- App fails to load nearby bus stops
- Buses disappear from app 2 minutes before arrival
- Incorrect bus timing predictions (off by 5-10 minutes)
- App doesn't recognize saved bus stops
- Location placed incorrectly on map
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- Bus tracking not working on map
- Unable to uninstall app
- Ad locks up app functionality
- App crashes on opening
- Timetable not updating for holidays
- Live times showing as timetable only
- Bus routes missing from certain areas
- Map too small after selecting stop
- Unable to click on specific buses to track
- Black text on red background accessibility issue
- Sign-up requirement blocking app access
- Old timetable data not being deleted
- App not locating user on restart
Requested features
17 requests- Shorter or less frequent ads
- Ad-free subscription option
- Widget support for quick access
- Apple Watch app
- Cloud synchronization for saved stops
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- Real-time GPS tracking for all bus operators
- Countdown timer for bus arrivals
- Interactive route maps with stop names
- Better accessibility for screen readers
- Color-coded bus stops on map
- Full-screen map option
- Bus journey only filter option
- Direct click-to-travel functionality
- Better handling of timetable updates and cancellations
- Improved location accuracy
- Notification widget for lock screen
- Support for multiple transport modes (trams, trains)
NETGO!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UK Bus Checker
- Remove the Ads (discounted)$6.99
NETGO!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UK Bus Checker free?
Is NETGO! free?
Do UK Bus Checker or NETGO! have ads?
Which is updated more often, UK Bus Checker or NETGO!?
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