Best First View Bus Apps & Games

205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good first view bus apps. We benchmark 205+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for First View Bus

First View#1

First View by Firstgroup America Inc

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.8😞(14K ratings)
Free
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This app helps K-12 parents and caregivers monitor their student's school commute. It provides real-time vehicle tracking, trip updates, and instant notifications for a stress-free transportation experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Nice clean app
  • 👍 Smooth bus tracking
  • 🙏 Helpful for parents of nonverbal autistic kids

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent route and notification issues
  • 🤔 Confusing with multiple app versions
  • 🤦‍♀️ Worse than previous app in many ways
WheresTheBus#2

WheresTheBus by WheresTheBus LLC

WheresTheBus Rider App
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7😊(14K ratings)
Free
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This app offers real-time bus tracking for families, providing updates on the bus's location, student boarding and disembarking notifications, and estimated arrival times. It aims to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for parents.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 Convenient and helpful
  • 🔒 Provides peace of mind
  • 💡 Useful for parents

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
First Bus#3

First Bus by FirstGroup Plc

Bus Times App, Buy mTickets
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.7😞(2.1K ratings)
FreeAds
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Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access. Manage your account and payments securely for a convenient travel experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for planning journeys
  • 🚀 Accurate live bus tracking
  • 💡 Ability to save favorite stops
  • 👍 Convenient ticket purchasing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable bus arrival times
  • 🐛 Buses disappearing from the app
  • 🐛 Technical issues and app crashes

More First View Bus apps to explore

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UIUC Bus
UIUC Bus
UIUC Bus
Live CUMTD Bus Timing Info
Free

This app provides real-time transit information for the Champaign-Urbana area, including live bus locations, departure times, and route details. It helps users navigate campus and the city efficiently by offering up-to-date information beyond scheduled times.

Real-time bus departure timesLive bus location trackingNearby bus stop identification
🗺️ Navigation
(1.3K)
ad-supported
5
FirstAlt Driver
FirstAlt Driver
FirstAlt Driver
by Firstgroup America Inc
Free

This app guides new drivers through the onboarding process for a driving service. It allows users to create a profile, complete necessary checks, and upload documents digitally, receiving real-time status updates.

Profile creationDigital document uploadBackground and motor vehicle check initiation
📚 Education
(29)
free
6
Crazy Bus: Car Jam Parking
Crazy Bus: Car Jam Parking
Crazy Bus: Car Jam Parking
Bus Out Puzzle Bus Jam
Free

Engage in a unique parking puzzle where you strategically move buses to clear traffic jams and match them with the correct colored passengers. Solve intricate puzzles, manage limited parking spots, and unlock achievements in this exciting bus driving simulator.

Bus driving simulatorTraffic jam escape puzzlesPassenger color matching
🎮 Games
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Bus Games: Coach Simulator 3D
Bus Games: Coach Simulator 3D
Bus Games: Coach Simulator 3D
Learn Bus Parking In Bus Game
Free

Experience realistic bus driving and parking challenges in a 3D simulator. Pick up and drop off passengers on time while adhering to traffic rules across various modes like city driving, classic parking, and off-road adventures. Earn coins by mastering driving and parking skills.

Realistic 3D bus driving simulationMultiple game modes (City, Parking, Off-Road, Mission)Pick-up and drop-off passenger missions
🎮 Games
(405)
free with in-app purchases
8
Ride with OurBus App
Ride with OurBus App
Ride with OurBus App
All-round experience
Free

Book affordable, comfortable, and safe bus tickets to over 350 destinations across America. Enjoy a seamless booking process, live tracking, and convenient amenities like free WiFi and charging ports. Travel green and save with exclusive deals.

Affordable bus ticket booking350+ destinationsLive bus tracking
✈️ Travel
(5.9K)
free
9
xtBus transit browser
xtBus transit browser
xtBus transit browser
know your next bus arrival
Free

This app helps you track bus arrivals and routes visually on a map. It allows you to bookmark your preferred transit agencies for easy access to real-time arrival estimates and bus locations.

Real-time bus location on mapAccurate arrival time estimatesBookmark local transit agencies
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free with in-app purchases
10
GotoBus – Online Bus Tickets
GotoBus – Online Bus Tickets
GotoBus – Online Bus Tickets
Bus Travel Made Easy
Free

Easily compare and book bus tickets and hotels across the US, Mexico, Europe, and Canada. Discover exclusive deals from over 80 bus companies, track your bus in real-time, and manage your travel plans with self-rescheduling and check-in tools. Find pick-up locations and earn rewards through a loyalty program.

Compare 4000+ bus schedules and pricesBook bus tickets and hotelsFind exclusive deals from 80+ bus companies
✈️ Travel
(429)
free
11
Stagecoach Bus
Stagecoach Bus
Stagecoach Bus
Plan, track & buy tickets
Free

Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase mobile tickets securely. Features an interactive map to view services and stops, with options to save favorite routes.

Interactive route mapReal-time bus trackingFind nearest stops
✈️ Travel
(140K)
free
12
Bus Games : Driving Master 3D
Bus Games : Driving Master 3D
Bus Games : Driving Master 3D
3D bus driving simulator 2023
Free

Experience the daily life of a city bus driver, transporting passengers and mastering parking challenges. Explore beautiful environments and test your skills in various driving modes, from city traffic to off-road terrain.

Passenger transport missionsBus parking challengesOff-road driving
🎮 Games
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Canyon View Credit Union
Canyon View Credit Union
Canyon View Credit Union
by Canyon View Federal Credit Union
Free

Manage your finances conveniently from your mobile device. Check balances, view transactions, transfer funds, and pay loans. You can also open new accounts, apply for loans, deposit checks, and find nearby ATMs and branches.

Check account balancesView transaction historyTransfer funds between accounts
💰 Finance
(7K)
free
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TopView Redeem
TopView Redeem
TopView Redeem
by GO NEW YORK TOURS INC.
Free

This application facilitates ticket redemption for rides on a large fleet of double-deck buses. It streamlines the boarding process for passengers using the service.

Ticket redemptionDouble-deck bus fleet supportStreamlined boarding
✈️ Travel
(31)
free
15
CheckMyBus: Find bus tickets!
CheckMyBus: Find bus tickets!
CheckMyBus: Find bus tickets!
Find your perfect bus trip
Free

Easily compare millions of bus tickets from various providers in one place. Find the fastest and cheapest travel options for local and international trips, with options for trains, flights, and carpooling. Book with confidence through trusted partners.

Compare millions of bus ticketsSearch and compare trains, flights, carpoolingExtensive global network
✈️ Travel
(335)
free
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at bus
at bus
at bus
Autolinee Toscane
Free

Plan your journeys, find bus stops and schedules, and check real-time service status. Purchase all types of tickets and passes directly within the app. Get on-board notifications and track your route to your destination.

Trip planningSave favorite places and stopsReal-time service status
🗺️ Navigation
(82)
free with in-app purchases
17
M-Bus
M-Bus
M-Bus
Tracking For Buses at U-M
Free

See the real-time location of University of Michigan buses and their estimated arrival times. Get directions to nearby stops, customize displayed routes, and save your favorite stops for quick access.

Live bus trackingBus arrival timesMap view with bus stops
🗺️ Navigation
(237)
free
18
Bus Parking 3D
Bus Parking 3D
Bus Parking 3D
Park Something Bigger
Free

Experience realistic bus driving and parking challenges in this simulator. Navigate through remastered levels with updated graphics and gameplay, featuring side mirrors and an in-game economy.

Realistic bus driving simulationChallenging parking levelsRemastered graphics and gameplay
🎮 Games
(47)
ad-supported
19
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
Navigation and hiking trails
Free

Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.

Offline mapsTurn-by-turn navigationDetailed points of interest
✈️ Travel
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
20
SG Buses - Bus Arrival Times
SG Buses - Bus Arrival Times
SG Buses - Bus Arrival Times
by SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.
Free

Access real-time bus arrival times and route information for public buses in Singapore. See estimated arrival times, bus capacity, and current location on a map. Find nearby stops and save your favorite routes for quick access.

Estimated bus arrival timesBus capacity and seat availabilityReal-time bus location on map
✈️ Travel
(40)
ad-supported