Comparison

Busly (Legacy) vs Transit Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Busly (Legacy)

Track buses in real-time with live map updates and accurate arrival predictions for over 60 agencies. Get instant notifications for delays and set reminders to never miss your bus. Optimized for iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Live bus map tracking
  • Real-time arrival predictions
  • Push notifications for delays
  • Favorite stops
  • Nearby stops finder
  • Bus departure reminders
  • Notification Center widgets
Features
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View up-to-date locations and time predictions for the buses of over 60 NextBus® agencies. LIVE MAP Get up-to-date bus positions showing exactly where each bus is along its route. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get real-time updates regarding delays, closures, and other important messages. FAVORITE STOPS Add stops you use often to your Favorites for quick, easy access. NEARBY STOPS See stops nearest to your current location, as well as how far they are. SET REMINDERS Easily set reminder notifications so you don't forget to catch your bus when it arrives. NOTIFICATION CENTER WIDGETS 2 Notification Center widgets for easy access to time predictions for nearby stops as well as your favorites. APPLE WATCH + IPAD Optimized for iOS 17, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. AGENCIES - Toronto Transit Commission - Jacksonville Transportation Authority - Chapel Hill Transit - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - University of California Berkeley - Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority ...And many more! If you run into any issues or have any feedback, use the in-app Support button or email support@iminichrispy.com. You can also tweet me @iMinichrispy. NextBus is a registered trademark of Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. This app is not affiliated with NextBus and is not the official NextBus app.

About

Transit Scanner

Features
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The only GO Transit app that shows you platform numbers — something even Google Maps doesn't do. Real-time updates, accurate schedules, and smart alerts for every GO bus and train, right in your pocket. Completely free, with no ads KEY FEATURES - Interactive Map: See all nearby GO Transit stops and instantly find the closest one to you - Real-Time Departures: Live arrival times so you're never caught off guard - Platform & Stop Info: Know exactly where to stand before you arrive - Saved Routes & Stops: Bookmark your daily commute for instant access - Quick Search: Find any stop, route, or number in seconds - Complete Schedules: Full GO Transit timetables, browsable by stop or route WHY TRANSIT SCANNER? - Powered by official GO Transit real-time data - Works offline with cached schedules - No ads, no clutter - Fast, clean, and built for daily commuters Perfect for daily commuters, GTA visitors, or anyone who relies on GO Transit. Coming soon: live train/bus tracking on the map, and custom stop alerts.

Screenshots

Busly (Legacy)4 screens
Transit Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transit Scanner at none against Busly (Legacy)'s 1. Transit Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Busly (Legacy)'s advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Busly (Legacy) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Busly (Legacy) ships an update every 5 months, Transit Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Busly (Legacy) versus Transit Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBusly (Legacy)Transit Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex PerezHARPREET SINGH MARWAH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Busly (Legacy)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Transit Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Busly (Legacy) free?
Busly (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transit Scanner free?
Transit Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Busly (Legacy) or Transit Scanner have ads?
Busly (Legacy) shows ads; Transit Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Busly (Legacy) or Transit Scanner?
Busly (Legacy) ships an update every 5 months, and Transit Scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Busly (Legacy) was updated on October 20, 2026 and Transit Scanner on October 28, 2026.

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