MCTS Tracker vs Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCTS Tracker
Track bus arrival times in real-time. Enter your stop number, scan a QR code, or search to see when your bus is approaching. The app uses live data to provide accurate estimates, helping you avoid missed rides.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Search by stop number
- QR code scanning for stops
- Live data integration
- Color-coded bus indicators
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Find yourself glancing down the street, wondering where the bus is? Wonder no more, with the MCTS Tracker app. Enter the stop number for the stop you're waiting at, scan the stop's QR code, or search to find out when the bus is getting there. Now with more colours to make it even easier to tell whether the bus you care about is almost there. The system uses live data from the MCTS to determine arrival times, so you'll be less likely to miss a bus again. By using the app, you agree to the MCTS terms of service (http://www.ridemcts.com/Privacy-Statement/); also, the makers of this app are not affiliated with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).
Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker
Get real-time arrival predictions for Milwaukee County Transit System buses. Save your favorite routes for quick access. This unofficial app offers a fast and reliable way to track your bus.
- Real-time arrival prediction
- Save unlimited favorites
- Fast performance
- Reliable tracking
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Lightweight bus tracker for Milwaukee County Transit System. Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provides rides every day to people across Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties. App Features ---------------------- - Real-time arrival prediction - Save unlimited favorites - Fast - Reliable Disclaimer: This is NOT an official app. We do not own the data and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MCTS Tracker at 4.7 against Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker's 3.3. MCTS Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MCTS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCTS Tracker has 4.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of MCTS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker's.
MCTS Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCTS Tracker | Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Ricketts | Naiara Albaina |
Customer experience
MCTS Tracker
Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker
Bugs and requests
MCTS Tracker
Reported bugs
4 issues- Route search not working
- Buses disappearing from map
- Connection issues
- Incorrect route numbers
Requested features
4 requests- Update routes and schedules
- Offline mode
- Apple Watch support
- Directions and route planning
Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MCTS Tracker
No in-app purchases
Milwaukee MCTS Bus Tracker
No in-app purchases
