UK Bus Checker vs First Travel Solutions
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.
First Travel Solutions
This travel app provides real-time updates on bus arrivals and departures. You can purchase tickets in advance and activate them on your travel day, then simply scan a QR code for boarding, making your commute smoother.
- Real-time arrival and departure information
- Advance ticket purchasing
- QR code ticket activation and scanning
- Commute comfort and stress reduction
- Easy ticket payment
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Use our app to check real-time arrivals and departures to and from your place of work. With the power of Real-Time data is in your hands, making your commute more comfortable and less stressful. Buy your ticket So much easier than paying on the bus – buy your ticket in advance, then just activate on the day you want to travel and scan the QR code when you get on the bus
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Travel Solutions at none against UK Bus Checker's 1. First Travel Solutions also leads on ads (none vs shown). UK Bus Checker's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 8%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. UK Bus Checker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Travel Solutions asks for nothing beyond the download.
UK Bus Checker ships an update monthly, First Travel Solutions every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UK Bus Checker | First Travel Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (94 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews — better | 7.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UrbanThings Limited | Rise Digital Media Limited |
Customer experience
UK Bus Checker
First Travel Solutions
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)
First Travel Solutions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UK Bus Checker
- Remove the Ads (discounted)$6.99
First Travel Solutions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UK Bus Checker free?
Is First Travel Solutions free?
Do UK Bus Checker or First Travel Solutions have ads?
Which is updated more often, UK Bus Checker or First Travel Solutions?
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