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Citymapper vs Libre BusTO: catalog facts
CitymapperLibre BusTO

Best for: Commuters and visitors getting around big cities by public transport

Best for: Public transport users in Turin who want a simple open source arrivals app

Free + paid options

Free to use, with some features reserved for the paid CLUB membership.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Android, iOS, Web Android
  • Covers more than 400 major cities
  • Live bus locations, traffic and diversions
All 3 strengths for Citymapper
  • Covers more than 400 major cities
  • Live bus locations, traffic and diversions
  • Available on iPhone, Android and the web
  • Real-time and scheduled arrivals for 5T/GTT vehicles
  • Quick lookup by stop number
All 3 strengths for Libre BusTO
  • Real-time and scheduled arrivals for 5T/GTT vehicles
  • Quick lookup by stop number
  • Open source, with documentation in Italian and English
  • Only covers larger transit cities
  • Some features require a CLUB membership
All 3 limitations for Citymapper
  • Only covers larger transit cities
  • Some features require a CLUB membership
  • Shows advertising
  • Only covers Turin and its outskirts
  • Needs a network connection for live arrival data
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Citymapper

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Libre BusTO

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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