MCTS Tracker vs MTM Link Member
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).
MTM Link Member
Manage your non-emergency transportation needs easily and conveniently. Schedule new rides, view upcoming trips, update contact information, and cancel rides directly through the app.
- Manage contact information
- View upcoming rides
- Cancel rides
- Request new rides
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MTM is excited to make it easier for health plan eligible members to manage their non-emergency transportation needs on their schedule. The app provides a convenient and easy to use alternative to calling MTM directly to get the information they need. Upon successfully signing up with the necessary health plan information, users will be able to take advantage of a number of features, including: i. Ability to manage their contact information ii. View details about upcoming rides scheduled with MTM iii. Cancel rides no longer needed iv. Request New Rides
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Verdict
MCTS Tracker and MTM Link Member both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of MCTS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 27% of MTM Link Member's. MTM Link Member's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MCTS Tracker against 4.6 for MTM Link Member. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of MCTS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 27% of MTM Link Member's.
MCTS Tracker ships an update every 3 months, MTM Link Member every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCTS Tracker | MTM Link Member |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better | 4.6 (9.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better | 27.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | 9.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #111 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Ricketts | Reveal Management Services, Inc. |
Customer experience
MCTS Tracker
MTM Link Member
User reviews
MCTS Tracker
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate bus arrival times
- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 😊 Helpful and convenient
- 🕰️ Mostly on-time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate information
- 🚌 Certain routes not included
- ⚠️ Unreliable and frustrating
- 🔍 Difficulty finding routes
MTM Link Member
From 9.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for those without transportation
- 👍 Friendly and accommodating drivers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Incomplete list of providers and facilities
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app performance
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 📞 Poor customer support and long wait times
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
MTM Link Member
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Inability to submit mileage reimbursement through the app
- Trips disappearing from the app or not being properly recorded
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to cancel/reschedule rides from the app
- Improve location tracking and 'I'm here' functionality
- Integrate with calendar and allow scheduling of multiple rides
- Provide more transparency on ride status and driver arrival
In-app purchases
MCTS Tracker
No in-app purchases
MTM Link Member
No in-app purchases
