Best Next Bus Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ next bus apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Next Bus Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NextBus Wellington TransportNextBus Wellington TransportFree4.3★ (7)NoNoJul 2026
2Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
3SF Muni BusesSF Muni BusesFree4.2★ (809)YesYesSep 2026
4NexBusNexBusFree3.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
5RoutesyRoutesyFree4.7★ (15K)YesYesSep 2026
6SF Next BusSF Next BusFree2.3★ (12)YesNoSep 2026
7Next BusNext BusFreeNoNoAug 2026
8WPG Next BusWPG Next BusFreeYesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Next Bus

Transit • Subway & Bus Times#2

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(982K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Navigation
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Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
  • 👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
  • 🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • 🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes
SF Muni Buses#3

SF Muni Buses by Alex Perez

Live Map & Bus Times
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.2😞(809 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track the real-time location and arrival predictions for buses. Get instant notifications for delays and closures, save favorite stops, and set reminders to never miss your ride. Optimized for various Apple devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful features
  • 🚌 Accurate bus predictions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🤔 Confusing interface
  • 👎 Not user-friendly
  • 🕰️ Inaccurate arrival times
  • 🙄 Useless
  • 💸 Lame ads

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FAQ about Next Bus

What are the best next bus apps for iPhone?
NextBus Wellington Transport tops our next bus apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top next bus apps we rank are free to download, including NextBus Wellington Transport and Transit • Subway & Bus Times.
NextBus Wellington Transport has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ next bus apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
NextBus Wellington Transport covers Metlink's bus, train, cable car, and ferry services within Wellington, New Zealand. It provides real-time information for all these modes of transport.
Yes, you can check how full a bus is before it arrives using NextBus Wellington Transport. This feature helps you plan your journey more effectively.

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