MCTS Tracker vs Milwaukee Bus
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 Bus
Get real-time arrival times for all MCTS buses in Milwaukee. Track buses live on a map, find nearby stops, and save your favorites for quick access. Plan your commute with accurate predictions and a simple, user-friendly interface.
- Live bus map tracking
- Nearby stop finder
- Favorite stops
- Interactive route map
- Accurate arrival predictions
- Clean user experience
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Never miss a bus again. Milwaukee Bus gives you accurate, real-time arrival times for every bus across the MCTS service. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to class, or exploring, you’ll always know exactly when the next bus is arriving. Features: • Live Bus Map: Follow buses as they approach your stop in real time. • Nearby Stops: Instantly find the closest bus stops around you. • Favorites: Save your most-used stops for one-tap access. • Interactive Map: Search the full stop/route map and explore every line and stop across the city. • Accurate ETAs: Reliable predictions so you’ll always know when to head out. • Clean User Experience: Simple, fast, and easy to use. Stay on top of your commute with the best bus tracking app for Milwaukee. Download Milwaukee Bus today and take the guesswork out of public transit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MCTS Tracker at none against Milwaukee Bus's shown. MCTS Tracker also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCTS Tracker has 4.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MCTS Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Milwaukee Bus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCTS Tracker | Milwaukee Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Ricketts | Rishi Masand |
Customer experience
MCTS Tracker
Milwaukee Bus
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 Bus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MCTS Tracker
No in-app purchases
Milwaukee Bus
No in-app purchases







