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CitymapperTransportr

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

Best for: Public transport users who want a private, ad-free trip planner

Free + paid options

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

 Free

Free and open source with no ads.

Android, iOS, Web Android
  • Covers more than 400 major cities
  • Live bus locations, traffic and diversions
  • Available on iPhone, Android and the web
  • One app for many regional transit networks
  • Live departures with real-time delays where available
  • No ads or tracking
  • Only covers larger transit cities
  • Some features require a CLUB membership
  • Shows advertising
  • Coverage and real-time data depend on the region
  • Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data
  • Android only
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 No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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