Comparison

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) vs 台北捷運Go

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

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About

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike)

This app provides real-time public transportation information for Taipei and New Taipei City buses, integrating GPS, Google Maps, and YouBike station data. It helps users find nearby bus stops, track specific buses, and check YouBike availability.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival information
  • YouBike station and availability
  • Nearby bus stop search
  • Route tracking
  • Customizable color themes
  • Low-floor and accessible vehicle indicators
Features
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台北公車通提供台北市、新北市公車動態即時查詢,並結合GPS定位、Google Map以及YouBike (uBike)微笑單車,提供使用者最方便的大眾運輸工具整合資訊,在台北等公車的必備工具 程式特色: 「YouBike」提供YouBike (uBike) 微笑單車租賃站即時車位資訊查詢 「配色選擇」可挑選自己最喜歡的配色,賞心悅目 「一站多車」可顯示同一站牌多車連班情形,對BRT特別有用 「車種顯示」標註低地板與大復康車輛,方便身障朋友搭車 「業者顯示」可查看聯營路線各個班次的業者別 (北市路線) 「常用路線」按大頭針可將常用路線釘選在路線清單最上方 「常用站牌」可建立常用站牌清單 「附近站牌」可搜尋所在位置附近的公車站牌 「車輛查詢」可針對某個車號車輛的所在位置、路線進行追蹤,還可以設定別名,讓你隨時掌握駕駛朋友們的動態 程式功能 台北市公車動態查詢 台北市公車站牌行經路線查詢 台北市公車附近站牌查詢(GPS定位) 台北市公車路線圖(GoogleMap) 台北市公車站牌位置 YouBike (uBike) 租賃站查詢 反映使用上的問題或查看公車通程式的最新消息,請至公車通Facebook粉絲專頁 http://www.facebook.com/KhbusFans

About

台北捷運Go

This app provides real-time operational information for Taipei's MRT system, including route maps, schedules, and train times. It also offers travel tips, member benefits, and lost item assistance.

Highlights
  • Real-time train schedules
  • Route planning and maps
  • Station information
  • Crowding information
  • Lost item assistance
  • Member discounts
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「台北捷運Go」App為台北捷運公司推出之線上服務,提供台北捷運營運及即時乘車資訊,另亦提供許多生活資訊及優惠好康享受各項優惠。The "Go!Metro Taipei" App features a built-in multilingual interface for a seamless travel experience. 》車站資訊 捷運路線圖、票價及行駛時間查詢、路線規劃、首末班車、無障礙資訊、停車場資訊等。 》即時資訊 首頁到站時刻、動態資訊、路線擁擠度、列車擁擠度等。 》貼心功能 下車提醒、相約列車、貓纜購票、旅遊票優惠、遺失物協尋、誤點證明等。 》會員功能 我的票卡、優惠券、捷運點等。 》周邊資訊 旅遊趣、Go! Map等。 The "Go!Metro Taipei" App features a built-in multilingual interface for a seamless travel experience. After downloading, simply tap the globe icon in the top-left corner of the homepage to switch to English, Japanese (日本語), or Korean (한국어). The app provides a Taipei Metro route map, station exit information, transfer information and a journey planner. The interface launches on the Metro map, from where you can click into the station you wish to look up. Any anomalies or incidents on the network will be published in real time by push notification under the "important notices" section. You can also use Taipei Metro APP to look up the schedule for the next train, and whether there are any YouBike stations nearby; look up transfer parking or transfer buses; which exit has an elevator or escalator, and which exit only has stairs; you can even use it to calculate the fastest route to your destination, so that you can plan ahead and travel at ease and with great convenience. The Taipei Metro APP will also continue to add new features and upgrades for improved service.

Screenshots

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike)4 screens
台北捷運Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) at 89% against 台北捷運Go's 45%. 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (145 vs 38). 台北捷運Go's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike)'s written reviews are positive against 45% of 台北捷運Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) ships an update monthly, 台北捷運Go fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) versus 台北捷運Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike)台北捷運Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (145 ratings) — better3.8 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better44.9% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better38
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerskystar臺北大眾捷運股份有限公司

Customer experience

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike)

All ratings131 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

台北捷運Go

All ratings38 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative42.3%

In-app purchases

None

台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike)

No in-app purchases

None

台北捷運Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) free?
台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 台北捷運Go free?
台北捷運Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) or 台北捷運Go?
台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) is rated higher. 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while 台北捷運Go averages 3.8 from 38 ratings.
Do 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) or 台北捷運Go have ads?
Both 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) and 台北捷運Go show ads.
Which is updated more often, 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) or 台北捷運Go?
台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) ships an update monthly, and 台北捷運Go fortnightly. Most recently, 台北公車通 (台北市公車動態/YouBike) was updated on October 24, 2026 and 台北捷運Go on October 24, 2026.

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