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Roue Libre vs Transit: catalog facts
Roue Libre	Transit
Best for: Bike-share riders who want private, offline route planning	Best for: Daily commuters who rely on buses and trains
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free + paid options Free to download, with optional paid features.
Android	Android, iOS
Map, search and routing work offline Combines walking and cycling in one route All 3 strengths for Roue Libre Map, search and routing work offline Combines walking and cycling in one route No tracking; only bike availability uses the network	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
Android only Live availability needs a connection All 3 limitations for Roue Libre Android only Live availability needs a connection Small, new project	Usefulness depends on the data available for your city Some features require a paid subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Roue Libre github.com/mgdx/RoueLibre f-droid.org/packages/io.github.mgdx.rouelibre 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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