Best Route Tracker Bus Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 243+ route tracker 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 Route Tracker Bus Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WheresTheBusWheresTheBusFree4.8β˜… (20K)NoNoNov 2026
2Passio GOPassio GOFree4.6β˜… (11K)NoNoNov 2026
3Bustime: Bus Times & RoutesBustime: Bus Times & RoutesFree4.4β˜… (433)YesNoNov 2026
4Bus Tracker,Bus Compass AppBus Tracker,Bus Compass AppFree3.7β˜… (3)YesNoNov 2026
5BusWhere School Bus TrackingBusWhere School Bus TrackingFree4.6β˜… (2.6K)NoNoNov 2026
6TransitNow - Live Bus TrackerTransitNow - Live Bus TrackerFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoNov 2026
7Bus Tracker - LiveBus Tracker - LiveFreeβ€”β€”NoJul 2026
8Bus OttawaBus OttawaFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Route Tracker Bus

WheresTheBus#1

WheresTheBus by WheresTheBus

WheresTheBus Rider App
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Education
4.8😊(20K 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

  • πŸš€ Accurate tracking
  • πŸ‘ Convenient and helpful
  • πŸ”’ Provides peace of mind
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for parents

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional inaccuracies
  • πŸ› Glitches and bugs
  • πŸ› Unreliable connectivity
  • πŸ› Delayed notifications
Passio GO#2

Passio GO by PassIO Technologies

Real time Bus Tracking
4.6😞(11K ratings)
Free
#65in Navigation
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Track buses in real-time, view schedules, and get estimated arrival times. For operators, it provides seamless vehicle tracking and passenger counting with GPS data.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Real-time bus tracking
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use interface
  • 🚌 Helpful for commuting

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Inaccurate arrival times
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Unreliable route information
  • πŸ’» Difficult to navigate
Bustime: Bus Times & Routes#3

Bustime: Bus Times & Routes by Bustime

Live Transit Tracker & Map
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.4😞(433 ratings)
FreeAds
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Track public transportation in over 80 cities with real-time GPS data. Get estimated departure, travel, and arrival times for buses, trolley-buses, and trams. Features include personalized maps, schedules, route management, and accessibility options.

What We Love

  • πŸ”₯ Great last update
  • πŸ‘ Very helpful app
  • πŸ‘ Shows accurate information
  • πŸ‘ Works well
  • πŸ‘ Nice app
  • πŸ‘ Good app, tracks transport well
  • πŸ‘ Very useful app
  • πŸ‘ App is cool and helpful

Room to Improve

  • πŸ‘Ž App doesn't work
  • πŸ‘Ž Registration not working
  • πŸ‘Ž Impossible to enter without VPN
  • πŸ‘Ž Endless loading
  • πŸ‘Ž Spam with ads
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't work with Megafon network
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't show routes
  • πŸ‘Ž App stopped working
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't load
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't work with mobile internet
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't show city transport
  • πŸ‘Ž Works only with VPN
  • πŸ‘Ž Shows incorrect data
  • πŸ‘Ž Developers, what were you thinking?
  • πŸ‘Ž Terrible app
  • πŸ‘Ž App constantly lies
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads at the bottom of the screen
  • πŸ‘Ž App opens AppStore with ads
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are annoying
  • πŸ‘Ž App is bad
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't show routes anymore
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't load data
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't show transport
  • πŸ‘Ž Shows few buses
  • πŸ‘Ž Incorrect arrival times
  • πŸ‘Ž Bad programmers
  • πŸ‘Ž Accuracy is poor
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are intrusive
  • πŸ‘Ž App stopped working
  • πŸ‘Ž Endless loading
  • πŸ‘Ž Endless loading
  • πŸ‘Ž Terrible ads
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are automatically clicked
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are annoying
  • πŸ‘Ž Inaccurate identification
  • πŸ‘Ž App doesn't install on iPhone
  • πŸ‘Ž Bug with route switching
  • πŸ‘Ž Redirects to websites
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads open when viewing routes
  • πŸ‘Ž Problems in the morning
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't show all buses
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't see half the buses
  • πŸ‘Ž App stopped working
  • πŸ‘Ž Annoying scrolling
  • πŸ‘Ž You are all liars
  • πŸ‘Ž App is garbage
  • πŸ‘Ž App lags a lot
  • πŸ‘Ž App crashes often
  • πŸ‘Ž App doesn't work
  • πŸ‘Ž App freezes
  • πŸ‘Ž Buses not displayed
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't show suburban transport

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FAQ about Route Tracker Bus

What are the best route tracker bus apps for iPhone?
WheresTheBus tops our route tracker bus apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 20K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top route tracker bus apps we rank are free to download, including WheresTheBus and Passio GO.
WheresTheBus has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ route tracker bus apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.