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Citymapper vs Transit: catalog facts
CitymapperTransit

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Citymapper route overview with map, walk segment and subway departuresCitymapper active transit journey showing map and upcoming stopsCitymapper turn by turn navigation map with upcoming street instructionCitymapper wearable trip summary showing bus 243, duration and GO buttonCitymapper wearable walking directions to Middleton Road with mapCitymapper wearable live departure wait screen for bus 243Citymapper wearable bus journey showing stops toward Old StreetCitymapper wearable arrival alert to get off soon at Old StreetCitymapper Apple Watch transit journey with upcoming East Street stopCitymapper Apple Watch Balboa Park station departuresCitymapper Apple Watch nearby bus stop showing M7 and M104 departure timesCitymapper Apple Watch home showing Home, Work, Saved Places and transport modesCitymapper Apple Watch transit complication with downtown train and estimated arrivalCitymapper iMessage location sharing map with GO route actionCitymapper iMessage live trip progress map and arrival estimate

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

Best for: Daily commuters who rely on buses and trains

Free + paid options

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

Free + paid options

Free to download, with optional paid features.

Android, iOS, Web Android, iOS
  • Covers more than 400 major cities
  • Live bus locations, traffic and diversions
  • Available on iPhone, Android and the web
  • 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
  • Only covers larger transit cities
  • Some features require a CLUB membership
  • Shows advertising
  • Usefulness depends on the data available for your city
  • Some features require a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
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 Transit

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.