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Transit vs Transportr: catalog facts
Transit	Transportr
Best for: Daily commuters who rely on buses and trains	Best for: Public transport users who want a private, ad-free trip planner
Free + paid options Free to download, with optional paid features.	Free Free and open source with no ads.
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	One app for many regional transit networks Live departures with real-time delays where available All 3 strengths for Transportr One app for many regional transit networks Live departures with real-time delays where available No ads or tracking
Usefulness depends on the data available for your city Some features require a paid subscription	Coverage and real-time data depend on the region Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data All 3 limitations for Transportr Coverage and real-time data depend on the region Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data Android only
Downloadable app	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
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 Transportr transportr.app Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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