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Head-to-head

Transit Stop vs myStop Mobile

Transit Stop 4.6★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Transit Stop
myStop Mobile 4.4★ · Free to download 45

Transit Stop is generally more reliable for real-time tracking, despite some inconsistencies, while myStop Mobile struggles with frequent crashes and map issues.

Full reviews: Transit Stop · myStop Mobile

Transit Stop (App A) has a higher lifetime rating and is praised for its accuracy in tracking buses and trains, though some users report occasional inaccuracies and 'ghost' vehicles. myStop Mobile (App B) is plagued by frequent app crashes, map display issues, and unreliable real-time tracking, making it less dependable.

Head to head

Real-time Tracking Accuracy edge: Transit StopR1R3R4R6
Transit Stop Transit Stop users frequently praise its accuracy for bus and train arrival times, with some calling it 'very accurate' and 'on the minute live updates' R23. However, a significant number of reviews also report that times are 'never accurate,' 'inconsistent,' or that trains/buses arrive earlier or later than shown R1R3R4. Some users experience 'ghost trains' or buses that don't show up despite being listed R6R17.
myStop Mobile myStop Mobile's real-time tracking is a major point of contention. Many users report that the bus times are 'incredibly unreliable,' 'never accurate,' or that buses disappear from the map . Some drivers reportedly don't log in, leading to no GPS data R73. While some users find it helpful for predicting arrivals, they note it can be off by a city block or requires multiple refreshes .
Ease of Use & UI edge: Transit StopR9R14R18R27
Transit Stop Transit Stop is praised for its 'simplicity' and being 'straightforward' R9. However, some users find the UI 'frustrating' and 'cumbersome,' noting difficulty in quickly changing stop information or finding arbitrary stops R9R18R27. Features like favoriting stops could be improved, with requests for folders and combining directions R14.
myStop Mobile myStop Mobile's interface is frequently criticized as 'terrible,' 'buggy,' and 'glitchy' R85. Users report issues with maps constantly zooming out, making it hard to select stops . Scrolling issues and unscrollable lists are also common, especially on iPhones .
Reliability & Stability edge: Transit StopR10R13R28R32
Transit Stop Transit Stop generally works well for many users, with some noting it works 'without freezing or choking' . However, there are reports of the app 'crapping out,' stopping working completely, or crashing R10R13R28R32. Some users mention servers being down R13 or the app not loading R32.
myStop Mobile myStop Mobile suffers from significant reliability issues, with frequent reports of the app 'crashing' R63R66R70. Users describe it as 'buggy,' 'glitchy,' and 'full of bugs' R70. The app often fails to load past the initial screen or stops working after a few hours .
Features & Functionality tieR5R14R21R23
Transit Stop Transit Stop provides live updates and helps users decide on routes R23. Users wish for features like bus numbers attached to estimated arrival times R5, a more prominent 'Reset Data' button R21, and the ability to jump to other stops from an expanded view . Some users complain about 'too much advertising' .
myStop Mobile myStop Mobile offers live tracking and route information . Users request features like stop reminders , folders for saved stops , and the ability to type in an address for route planning . The map functionality is a common complaint, with issues like maps not loading or not showing streets R73R75R77R83.
Pick Transit Stop if

you prioritize generally more accurate real-time tracking for buses and trains, especially if you are in Chicago, and prefer a simpler, albeit sometimes clunky, interface R23.

Pick myStop Mobile if

you are looking for a basic transit app and are willing to tolerate frequent bugs, crashes, and map issues, or if it's the only supported app for your specific transit system .

Evidence note: Transit Stop has a much larger volume of reviews, which allows for a more detailed understanding of its pros and cons. myStop Mobile's reviews are heavily skewed towards recent negative experiences related to app stability and map issues.

Frequently asked

Is Transit Stop accurate for real-time bus and train tracking?
Transit Stop is frequently praised for its accuracy, with many users reporting 'on the minute live updates' and finding it 'very accurate for trains and busses 98% of the time' R23. However, a significant number of users also report inconsistencies, with times being off, trains arriving early, or 'ghost' vehicles appearing R1R3R12R17.
Does myStop Mobile have issues with crashing or bugs?
Yes, myStop Mobile users frequently report issues with the app crashing, being 'buggy,' and 'glitchy' R63R66R70R85. Many reviews mention the app not responding to touch, failing to load, or stopping working completely .
Are there problems with maps and zooming in myStop Mobile?
Yes, a common complaint for myStop Mobile is that the map 'constantly resizes' or 'refuses to stay at that zoom level,' making it difficult to select stops or track buses . Users also report that maps sometimes don't load or don't show streets R73R75R77R83.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Transit Stop 1/5 · US Never accurate: Times are off
  2. [R3] Transit Stop 3/5 · US Times not consistent: The beginning of certain stops are wildly inconsistent and change on a dime. Mostly on first and second stops of a route. It makes it impossible to time correctly if you live near that. Really inconvenient in bad weather. The X9 Ashland is the worst.
  3. [R4] Transit Stop 1/5 · US Unacceptable: The app should help you with the scheduled time but it’s inconsistent with its timing either it’s early or late needs to be better
  4. [R6] Transit Stop 3/5 · US Riding as a Chicagoan: Great App. Sometimes updates on ghost busses/trains can be frustrating, but the app does help me find alternatives. I dig it👌🏽
  5. [R9] Transit Stop 3/5 · US I appreciate the simplicity of the app: However, the simplicity of the design can make it a bit more of a hassle to try to quickly change stop information of the same route because you have to start from the beginning with the app to find information you need. Also, sometimes the time information is off by a minute or two which incorrect information made me miss the last train, when I got the impr
  6. [R14] Transit Stop 4/5 · US Almost perfect: I would give this app 5 stars but for one thing. I wish when you favorited a bus stop it contained both directions in one entry so you could just flip between them instead of having both directions clutter my favorites.
  7. [R18] Transit Stop 3/5 · US Why I gave this app a neutral rating: The app is good. However, it was better when you could surf between bus stops and L stops without having to go back to the search function for each stop.
  8. [R27] Transit Stop 3/5 · US Functional, but difficult to use: This was one of the first apps I bought switching to iOS, and I assumed the UI felt weird just because I wasn't familiar with the Apple design language. After a while I have realized the UI for this app is just frustrating, not unfamiliar. No easily accessible list of favorite stops, no auto-refreshing of times, oddly difficult to pull up times for arbitrary stops
  9. [R10] Transit Stop 1/5 · US doesnt work: literally crapped out on me and stopped working completely ??????
  10. [R13] Transit Stop 2/5 · US 👎: Their servers is always down
  11. [R28] Transit Stop 1/5 · US Doesnt work: Installed twice. Doesnt work (ios 18)
  12. [R32] Transit Stop 2/5 · US Not working for me: App was work great till this morning now won’t load up anything my other apps working fine
  13. [R5] Transit Stop 5/5 · US Happy Traveler: Love the app would be a lot better if the bus number was attached to the estimated time of arrival!
  14. [R21] Transit Stop 3/5 · US Suggest making “Reset Data” more prominent: Please put the “Reset Data” link button in a more prominent place on the app. It could be higher up on the Settings menu, or even on the main screen. The explanation of the Reset Data button link should also be moved to the same place as the Reset Data button. I saw the Reset Data link only after I used the Settings link to look for some way to contact
  15. [R23] Transit Stop 5/5 · US Great app helps tremendously: Ability for me to decide on what color train to ride into office. Especially when it’s cold in Chicago. accurate and surely helps on utilizing the various L track trains to shuttle me to connecting Metra suburban train routes. Incredible app. On the minute live updates
  16. [R12] Transit Stop 3/5 · US Cta tracker: This app is never correct! The trains are always earlier than the time on the app! What’s the point of this app if it doesn’t work properly!
  17. [R17] Transit Stop 5/5 · US Ghost trains: Often the green line train to downtown at 63rd and Halsted would say approaching in less than one minute and then the train would never show up. We would have to wait until the southbound train went all the way to Ashland and then 7 to 11 minutes. come back to 63rd and Halsted going downtown. Trains that only happens on the southside.
  18. [R63] myStop Mobile 3/5 · US App crashes: It’s a super helpful app. When it works properly and doesn’t crash. When I select a stop and favorite it, it crashes and never saves it.
  19. [R66] myStop Mobile 3/5 · US Too much crashing: App kicks out selecting bus routes making it unable to track buses
  20. [R70] myStop Mobile 1/5 · US Buggy app: Is not very responsive and crashes when you favorite stops
  21. [R85] myStop Mobile 1/5 · US Full of bugs, and crashes: Everytime i use this app it doesn’t respond to touch in some way or another, they advise live tracking on the busses, bus ive had it be incorrect every time i use it for route 48 intercity transit. i have an iphone14 pro and somehow this app barely functions. I have no issues with my phone whatsoever btw
  22. [R73] myStop Mobile 2/5 · US *When* it works…:(: It’s helpful. Too frequently it simply doesn’t. The route lines are missing so it just shows a display of stop dots, without reference to the routes. Apparently the drivers have to manually log in in order for the gps to operate. If they don’t, or fail to do it properly, you have no idea where the bus is. Also the stop info refresher hangs up horribly so good luck.
  23. [R75] myStop Mobile 3/5 · US MAP INCONSISTENT: AFTER MONTHS OF THE MAP NOT LOADING, ITS NOW WORKING AGAIN WOOHOO!! It does its basic function and that’s it.
  24. [R77] myStop Mobile 4/5 · US What happened ???: Map doesn’t show anymore where I can see the streets / stops where the bus is.
  25. [R83] myStop Mobile 4/5 · US Has issues: Great app. It’s just that recently I have been unable to see any streets and have to guess the location of stops by tapping on them and reading the street

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store