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Bimba vs Transit: catalog facts
Bimba	Transit
Best for: Public transport riders who want a tracker-free timetable and journey planner	Best for: Daily commuters who rely on buses and trains
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later, with no ads.	Free + paid options Free to download, with optional paid features.
Android, Web	Android, iOS
Live departures where operators publish realtime data Cross-border route planning via Transitous All 4 strengths for Bimba Live departures where operators publish realtime data Cross-border route planning via Transitous No tracking or ads Usable in a browser as well as on Android	Nearby departures shown as soon as the app opens Real-time vehicle positions and arrival times All 4 strengths for Transit Nearby departures shown as soon as the app opens Real-time vehicle positions and arrival times Step-by-step GO navigation with alerts for when to get off Covers buses, trains, bikeshare and walking in one planner
Coverage depends on networks added to Transitous Realtime data is not available for every operator	Usefulness depends on the data available for your city Some features require a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Bimba bimba.app Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Transit transitapp.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/transit-subway-bus-times/id498151501 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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