# Should I Run? vs Busly

Should I Run? and Busly both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Should I Run?'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Busly's. Should I Run? also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Busly's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (555 vs 43). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Should I Run? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Should I Run? holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busly has 555 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Should I Run?'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Busly's.

Should I Run? ships an update every 3 months, Busly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Should I Run? | Busly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-run/id933717076/reviews)** | [4.5 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busly/id1435737758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **555** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roger Goldfinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/933717075) | [Alex Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/362919234) |

## What reviewers say

### Should I Run?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-run/id933717076)

This app provides real-time BART train departure information for nearby stations. It calculates travel time to stations and indicates if you can catch a specific train. Users can save frequent routes for quick access to arrival times.

**Highlights:** Real-time BART departures, Nearby station information, Station travel time calculation, Departure catchability indicator, Saved home and work stations, Automatic destination arrival times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Busly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busly/id1435737758)

This app provides real-time transit information for buses and trains in major U.S. cities. View live vehicle locations, arrival times, and detailed route information on an interactive map. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access.

**Highlights:** Live map with vehicle locations, Real-time arrival times, Detailed vehicle information, Favorite routes and stops, Nearby stops, Fare information, Light and dark themes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Busly Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Busly Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate GPS
- 👍 Real-time arrival accuracy
- 👍 Efficient and simple GUI
- 👍 Valuable for MUNI supervisors
- 👍 Good for Atlanta transit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival times
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Routes not showing up
- 🐛 App cuts off unexpectedly
- 🐛 App is unstable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Routes do not show up
- App cuts off
- App is unstable
- Long calibration times

**Requested features**

- Show bus numbers
- Show run numbers
- Color-code different bus lines on map
- Display bus number instead of line name when clicking a stop
- Improve refresh rate (currently 5 minutes)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Should I Run? free?

Should I Run? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Busly free?

Busly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Should I Run? or Busly?

Should I Run? is rated higher. Should I Run? averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Busly averages 4.5 from 555 ratings.

### Do Should I Run? or Busly have ads?

Neither Should I Run? nor Busly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Should I Run? or Busly?

Should I Run? ships an update every 3 months, and Busly fortnightly. Most recently, Should I Run? was updated on October 24, 2026 and Busly on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*