MCTS Tracker vs Madison 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).
Madison Bus Tracker
Track buses in real-time with live updates on arrival times, delays, and routes. Bookmark your favorite stops for quick access to schedules and never miss your bus again.
- Real-time bus tracking
- Live arrival time updates
- Delay notifications
- Route information
- Favorite stop bookmarking
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Madison Bus Tracker Never Miss Your Bus Again! your ultimate companion for seamless public transit in Madison! Track buses in real-time, and say goodbye to waiting endlessly at stops. Key Features: Real-Time Tracking: Get live updates on bus arrival times, delays, and routes—no more guessing! Favorite Stops: Bookmark your frequently used stops for instant access to schedules. This data is provided and owned by Metro Transit and we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MCTS Tracker at 52% against Madison Bus Tracker's 0%. MCTS Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Madison Bus Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCTS Tracker has 3.9K ratings behind it against 12, 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 0% of Madison Bus Tracker's.
MCTS Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Madison Bus Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCTS Tracker | Madison Bus Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better | 3.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Ricketts | 婧嘉 郭 |
Customer experience
MCTS Tracker
Madison 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
Madison Bus Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MCTS Tracker
No in-app purchases
Madison Bus Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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