Transit Tracker vs My Optimum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transit Tracker
Track MTA buses and trains in real-time using vehicle monitoring data. View route schedules, see upcoming arrivals at stops, and access origin/destination tables or map views. This unofficial app provides transit information for New York City riders.
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Track by route number
- Track by stop number
- Track by individual vehicle
- Downloadable route schedules
- View schedules on map
- View schedules as tables
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Transit Tracker - MTA allows riders to take advantage of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's vehicle monitoring service, MTA Bus Time. Transit Tracker - MTA also includes the ability to download route schedules. Please send me an email if you find a problem or if you have any comments or suggestions. TRACKING Put in one or more route numbers, separated by spaces or commas, and see all vehicles on those routes, put in a stop number to see all buses serving that stop, or put in an individual vehicle number (printed on the side of MTA buses). ROUTE SCHEDULES - You can request a route schedule for any MTA route by entering its number. Schedules can be viewed as origin/destination tables or on a map. On the map, see when the next bus/train is scheduled to arrive by tapping on a stop. See all times for that stop by tapping on the info window that appears. This is not an official MTA app; I am not affiliated with MTA in any way.
My Optimum
Manage your internet service and WiFi network from your phone. Troubleshoot issues, optimize speeds, and pay bills easily. Personalize your home network experience and monitor device usage.
- WiFi management and troubleshooting
- Internet speed optimization
- Quick and easy bill pay
- Account notifications and updates
- Personalize WiFi network
- Monitor device usage and screen time
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Introducing the all-new My Optimum app Find what you need in the palm of your hand and manage your Optimum account right from your phone. With the My Optimum app you can: • WiFi Management and Internet Troubleshooting Get total control at your fingertips. Check your WiFi network, view or update your network name and password, examine network details, and troubleshoot internet issues. Find outage detection, helpful tips to optimize your speed and network. Plus, get updates and notifications regarding your Optimum account, reported outages, or bill reminders. • Quick and Easy Bill Pay Make sure bills get paid on time, every month with Auto Pay or make a quick and easy one-time payment at your convenience • Optimize your Speed Receive step-by-step instructions and visual cues for pairing, installing, and placement guidance during the installation of your WiFi extender. With real-time and specific feedback for the extender on your account on how to place it correctly, your experience will be seamless. • Personalize your Experience Effortlessly manage your home Wi-Fi network and your devices—anytime, anywhere. Create a customized profile for each family member and organize devices by the people that use them most. Plus, monitor and track usage and screen time across all the devices in your home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transit Tracker at 64% against My Optimum's 10%. Transit Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 16.0). My Optimum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Transit Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Optimum asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Optimum holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Optimum has 90K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Transit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 10% of My Optimum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Transit Tracker ships an update every 2 months, My Optimum monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transit Tracker | My Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) | 4.3 (90K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better | 10.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 90K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #88 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Hillman | CSC Holdings, LLC. |
Customer experience
Transit Tracker
My Optimum
Bugs and requests
Transit Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
My Optimum
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- WiFi management not working
- Billing information not up-to-date
- Login issues
Requested features
4 requests- View current and past bills
- Ability to change internet plan
- More WiFi management options
- Faster app load times
In-app purchases
Transit Tracker
- Unlocker$1.99
My Optimum
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Transit Tracker free?
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