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Transit vs Roue Libre: catalog facts
Transit	Roue Libre
Best for: Daily commuters who rely on buses and trains	Best for: Bike-share riders who want private, offline route planning
Free + paid options Free to download, with optional paid features.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Android, iOS	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	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
Usefulness depends on the data available for your city Some features require a paid subscription	Android only Live availability needs a connection All 3 limitations for Roue Libre Android only Live availability needs a connection Small, new project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
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	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

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