UMass BusTrack Hack 2020.6 + Redeem Codes
Beloved PVTA bus tracking app
Developer: Görkem Güclü
Category: Travel
Price: Free
Version: 2020.6
ID: com.ggg-apps.umasstransit
Screenshots
Description
UMass BusTrack will help you to catch a bus at UMass Amherst! It provides the full PVTA schedule. Moreover, it shows where the busses are in real-time!
This app also provides the PDFs of the schedules, so you have them all with you right in your pocket!
To make this app even more Awesome - it is for FREE!
UMass BusTrack App is a result of a research study with Prof. Arun Venkataramani at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
List of Awesome features:
• REAL-TIME BUS TRACKING!! See all busses on the map!
• Complete OFFLINE PVTA schedule, no internet necessary
• Today Widget
• Apple Watch App
• See all bus stops near you
• Get the schedule of any bus stop
• Search and save stops as favourites
• See routes and all stops on a bus trip
• Get the schedule of complete Routes
• See which stop is coming next and the arrival time
• Set Alarms, that remind you before the Bus should arrive
• Schedules as PDFs can be downloaded in the app
Subscribe to Premium Features to enjoy even more features:
• No Ads
• Directions to stops or places (provided by Google)
• Real-Time schedule data in the Today Widget
• Real-Time schedule data on the Apple Watch
• More stop times on the Apple Watch
Data is provided by PVTA.
This app is not an official PVTA app!
'Premium Features' subscription is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
Your Account will be charged the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription's one-year period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription.
You can manage your subscriptions or cancel auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings in the App Store.
For more information, see our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://umassbustrack.com/privacy.php
Terms of Service: https://umassbustrack.com/tos.php
Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
This app also provides the PDFs of the schedules, so you have them all with you right in your pocket!
To make this app even more Awesome - it is for FREE!
UMass BusTrack App is a result of a research study with Prof. Arun Venkataramani at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
List of Awesome features:
• REAL-TIME BUS TRACKING!! See all busses on the map!
• Complete OFFLINE PVTA schedule, no internet necessary
• Today Widget
• Apple Watch App
• See all bus stops near you
• Get the schedule of any bus stop
• Search and save stops as favourites
• See routes and all stops on a bus trip
• Get the schedule of complete Routes
• See which stop is coming next and the arrival time
• Set Alarms, that remind you before the Bus should arrive
• Schedules as PDFs can be downloaded in the app
Subscribe to Premium Features to enjoy even more features:
• No Ads
• Directions to stops or places (provided by Google)
• Real-Time schedule data in the Today Widget
• Real-Time schedule data on the Apple Watch
• More stop times on the Apple Watch
Data is provided by PVTA.
This app is not an official PVTA app!
'Premium Features' subscription is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
Your Account will be charged the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription's one-year period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription.
You can manage your subscriptions or cancel auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings in the App Store.
For more information, see our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://umassbustrack.com/privacy.php
Terms of Service: https://umassbustrack.com/tos.php
Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Version history
2020.6
2020-12-14
Widgets!
The BusTrack Stop Widget is available in all three sizes and displays upcoming stop times of a selected stop.
Also, search and directions have been refreshed as well.
Additionally, many bug fixes and performance improvements.
If you like this app, please consider a five star rating.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
The BusTrack Stop Widget is available in all three sizes and displays upcoming stop times of a selected stop.
Also, search and directions have been refreshed as well.
Additionally, many bug fixes and performance improvements.
If you like this app, please consider a five star rating.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
2020.5
2020-09-28
This is a big update and the final step for the transition to get rid of the left side menu.
With that, the iPad version gains a complete new user interface and look and feel.
The app now only consists of the map screen and every other screen (Stops, Routes, PDF Schedules) is now available as tabs at the bottom.
You can reach them much easier and faster when they're right below your thumb.
Additionally, you can rotate and use the app in landscape on bigger iPhones (Plus or Max devices).
As mentioned above, the iPad version has a complete new interface.
Moreover, the map is now more interactive and will react to the current overlay. Open a stop and it will zoom to the stop. Select a time and the map will zoom to that trip. Close the trip and the map zooms back to the stop.
Route Directions also got refinements, as well as many other small improvements and big fixes.
TL;DR:
- Left side menu is gone
- Landscape mode for iPhones bigger than 4,7"
- Better clustering of stops on the map
- Map reacts to the visible overlay
- Better display of directions from one location to another
- Many bug fixes
The next update will bring new features.
If you like this app, please consider a five star rating.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
With that, the iPad version gains a complete new user interface and look and feel.
The app now only consists of the map screen and every other screen (Stops, Routes, PDF Schedules) is now available as tabs at the bottom.
You can reach them much easier and faster when they're right below your thumb.
Additionally, you can rotate and use the app in landscape on bigger iPhones (Plus or Max devices).
As mentioned above, the iPad version has a complete new interface.
Moreover, the map is now more interactive and will react to the current overlay. Open a stop and it will zoom to the stop. Select a time and the map will zoom to that trip. Close the trip and the map zooms back to the stop.
Route Directions also got refinements, as well as many other small improvements and big fixes.
TL;DR:
- Left side menu is gone
- Landscape mode for iPhones bigger than 4,7"
- Better clustering of stops on the map
- Map reacts to the visible overlay
- Better display of directions from one location to another
- Many bug fixes
The next update will bring new features.
If you like this app, please consider a five star rating.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
2020.4
2020-03-10
Small "quality-of-life" improvements
- Bus overlay shows more details, such as compass and distance to the bus, current heading of the bus, etc. and a button to relocate the bus on the map
- Bus overlay also updates itself if new data for that bus comes in
- Fixed background colors at multiple places
- New option in Settings to disable transparency on overlays, which will make them solid. Good for dark mode on OLED displays (true black).
- Fixed setting for Stops times ordered by Time or Route, which switched to Route on launch on its own
- Many performance issues fixed
- The menu overlay does not go over the statusbar anymore
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
- Bus overlay shows more details, such as compass and distance to the bus, current heading of the bus, etc. and a button to relocate the bus on the map
- Bus overlay also updates itself if new data for that bus comes in
- Fixed background colors at multiple places
- New option in Settings to disable transparency on overlays, which will make them solid. Good for dark mode on OLED displays (true black).
- Fixed setting for Stops times ordered by Time or Route, which switched to Route on launch on its own
- Many performance issues fixed
- The menu overlay does not go over the statusbar anymore
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
2020.3
2020-02-19
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements:
BUGFIX: It was difficult to tap anything on the map. That is fixed now.
BUGFIX: Setting "Show Only Upcoming Times" wasn't always respected.
BUGFIX: Pressing Done on the Schedule Data Update screen should not crash the app anymore.
NEW: Busses on the map now also display an arrow, which represents the current heading of the bus. The color still represents how many people are on the bus (green few, red many).
UI FIX: The background colors of the app should be more consistent now in light and dark mode.
BUGFIX: It was difficult to tap anything on the map. That is fixed now.
BUGFIX: Setting "Show Only Upcoming Times" wasn't always respected.
BUGFIX: Pressing Done on the Schedule Data Update screen should not crash the app anymore.
NEW: Busses on the map now also display an arrow, which represents the current heading of the bus. The color still represents how many people are on the bus (green few, red many).
UI FIX: The background colors of the app should be more consistent now in light and dark mode.
2020.2
2020-02-12
Stability, bug fixes and performance improvements. Moreover, Stop Time Alarms are back.
In detail:
- If a new overlay is presented on the map, the previous overlay goes down and is hidden. Closing the new overlay will push the previous overlay up again. So only one overlay is visible at all times.
- Bugfix: PDF Schedules list were empty on first launch sometimes.
- NEW Stop time overlay: After pressing a stop time details button, a new stop time overlay will be presented with details about the stop, the route and scheduled time. If available also the estimated departure time.
- NEW On iOS 13, you can long press a stop time and a context menu will appear. There you will see details about the stop time, similar to the stop time overlay. Moreover, you'll have options, like setting an alarm.
- NEW Alarms: The stop time overlay also give the option to set an alarm for the scheduled time, so you get a push notification right before the scheduled time. You can select how many minutes prior you would like to get notified. You'll need to allow Notifications for this.
- On iOS 13, if you have multiple overlays open, you can close them all at once by long pressing the close button.
- NEW Hide menu: Settings has a new option to hide the menu. The app will work only on the map screen then. Without the menu, you'll have more space and a cleaner look on the map screen. Sooner or later, this will be the default. So you get a chance to see how it is.
- NEW: new interface for installing schedule data.
- NEW: in "More" you can "download and install schedule data manually" with one tap.
- BUGFIX: it was possible that schedule data was overwritten by bundled schedule data, which led to outdated schedule times.
- TabBar colors in red for light mode, but white for dark mode
- "More" tab icon shows badge when feedback or app update is available
In detail:
- If a new overlay is presented on the map, the previous overlay goes down and is hidden. Closing the new overlay will push the previous overlay up again. So only one overlay is visible at all times.
- Bugfix: PDF Schedules list were empty on first launch sometimes.
- NEW Stop time overlay: After pressing a stop time details button, a new stop time overlay will be presented with details about the stop, the route and scheduled time. If available also the estimated departure time.
- NEW On iOS 13, you can long press a stop time and a context menu will appear. There you will see details about the stop time, similar to the stop time overlay. Moreover, you'll have options, like setting an alarm.
- NEW Alarms: The stop time overlay also give the option to set an alarm for the scheduled time, so you get a push notification right before the scheduled time. You can select how many minutes prior you would like to get notified. You'll need to allow Notifications for this.
- On iOS 13, if you have multiple overlays open, you can close them all at once by long pressing the close button.
- NEW Hide menu: Settings has a new option to hide the menu. The app will work only on the map screen then. Without the menu, you'll have more space and a cleaner look on the map screen. Sooner or later, this will be the default. So you get a chance to see how it is.
- NEW: new interface for installing schedule data.
- NEW: in "More" you can "download and install schedule data manually" with one tap.
- BUGFIX: it was possible that schedule data was overwritten by bundled schedule data, which led to outdated schedule times.
- TabBar colors in red for light mode, but white for dark mode
- "More" tab icon shows badge when feedback or app update is available
2020.1
2020-01-22
This is a big one.
Routes and schedules are completely new.
Routes are now displayed on the map and you can even see which Routes are closest to you.
After selecting a route, all trips are listed and the map will show the trip with all its stops and times.
For a list of stop and times, you simply tap the details button of a trip.
Schedules now also have the Lines and Maps PDFs of a Route, besides to its known Schedule PDF.
The Map screen is basically all you need now, since it offers Stops, Routes, Schedules and More, which has options like Settings, Feedback, etc.
I left the menu in, so users can get used to the map screen and be comfortable with its new design. However, the menu will be removed when the time is right.
TL;DR: Here are all the changes:
Fixed: Times were not sorted correctly when you select a Stop and have the times listed by Route.
NEW: Tabs in Maps. Stops, Routes, Schedules and More is available on the map screen. You don't need the Menu basically.
NEW: Route overlay: After selecting a route, you have options to mark as favorite and see its PDFs.
NEW: Routes screen has Favorites and "Near By" tabs: The list can show you which Routes are currently close to you, by checking your current location and searching for current trips nearby. The favorites tab only displays favorite routes, similar to the Stops screen.
NEW: More: The More screen offers multiple options, such as About, Whats new, Help, Feedback, Settings, Schedule Data, etc.
NEW: Settings is rewritten and offers options to display stop times or route trips differently. You can also toggle "Show only upcoming times" there. More settings will be available soon.
NEW: Settings: All settings are synchronized with your iCloud account, just like your Favorites. If you have two iOS devices, have them side by side and change a setting on one device. It's like magic.
NEW: Schedules is rewritten as well. Offers the beloved PDF schedules, but also the Map and Line PDFs of each route, if available.
NEW: Schedules: PDFs are downloaded and stored as soon as you open them. No need to download them separately.
NEW: Schedules: When you have a PDF open, you can switch to Line or Map very quickly.
NEW: Stop overlay: You can now filter by routes. Only times of those filtered routes are displayed in the list.
NEW: Trip overlay: After selecting a stop time, the trip overlay will display all times of that trip. All past times will be gray and the time at the selected stop will be green.
NEW: Service alerts: Below each service alert is a link to the affected routes. Selecting a route will open the route screen.
I hope you'll like this update. If you do, please consider a five star rating. It helps a lot and motivates me to continue to work on this app. Thanks.
-Gorkem
Routes and schedules are completely new.
Routes are now displayed on the map and you can even see which Routes are closest to you.
After selecting a route, all trips are listed and the map will show the trip with all its stops and times.
For a list of stop and times, you simply tap the details button of a trip.
Schedules now also have the Lines and Maps PDFs of a Route, besides to its known Schedule PDF.
The Map screen is basically all you need now, since it offers Stops, Routes, Schedules and More, which has options like Settings, Feedback, etc.
I left the menu in, so users can get used to the map screen and be comfortable with its new design. However, the menu will be removed when the time is right.
TL;DR: Here are all the changes:
Fixed: Times were not sorted correctly when you select a Stop and have the times listed by Route.
NEW: Tabs in Maps. Stops, Routes, Schedules and More is available on the map screen. You don't need the Menu basically.
NEW: Route overlay: After selecting a route, you have options to mark as favorite and see its PDFs.
NEW: Routes screen has Favorites and "Near By" tabs: The list can show you which Routes are currently close to you, by checking your current location and searching for current trips nearby. The favorites tab only displays favorite routes, similar to the Stops screen.
NEW: More: The More screen offers multiple options, such as About, Whats new, Help, Feedback, Settings, Schedule Data, etc.
NEW: Settings is rewritten and offers options to display stop times or route trips differently. You can also toggle "Show only upcoming times" there. More settings will be available soon.
NEW: Settings: All settings are synchronized with your iCloud account, just like your Favorites. If you have two iOS devices, have them side by side and change a setting on one device. It's like magic.
NEW: Schedules is rewritten as well. Offers the beloved PDF schedules, but also the Map and Line PDFs of each route, if available.
NEW: Schedules: PDFs are downloaded and stored as soon as you open them. No need to download them separately.
NEW: Schedules: When you have a PDF open, you can switch to Line or Map very quickly.
NEW: Stop overlay: You can now filter by routes. Only times of those filtered routes are displayed in the list.
NEW: Trip overlay: After selecting a stop time, the trip overlay will display all times of that trip. All past times will be gray and the time at the selected stop will be green.
NEW: Service alerts: Below each service alert is a link to the affected routes. Selecting a route will open the route screen.
I hope you'll like this update. If you do, please consider a five star rating. It helps a lot and motivates me to continue to work on this app. Thanks.
-Gorkem
2019.7
2019-11-19
This update fixes one major crash on the map screen that multiple users are experiencing. I hope this will result in a much better user experience.
I also added a Help section in the menu. It will display multiple answers to frequently asked questioned. More helpful details will be added later.
Please make sure to use the latest iOS version. Thanks.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- GG
I also added a Help section in the menu. It will display multiple answers to frequently asked questioned. More helpful details will be added later.
Please make sure to use the latest iOS version. Thanks.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- GG
2019.6
2019-11-14
This update includes multiple improvements regarding performance and schedules.
- I was able to fix one crash that many users were experiencing.
- Bus tracking status icon displays more details now (no busses available and user disabled)
- Selecting routes to track is simplified as well.
- In settings, you can see more details about the current schedule data, with options to delete, download and install manually.
- Some dark mode fixes
- Some UI changes (new compass)
Note: I fixed a major issue on my server, so the app should run better and more stable now, even on older versions.
Please make sure to use the latest iOS version. Thanks.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- GG
- I was able to fix one crash that many users were experiencing.
- Bus tracking status icon displays more details now (no busses available and user disabled)
- Selecting routes to track is simplified as well.
- In settings, you can see more details about the current schedule data, with options to delete, download and install manually.
- Some dark mode fixes
- Some UI changes (new compass)
Note: I fixed a major issue on my server, so the app should run better and more stable now, even on older versions.
Please make sure to use the latest iOS version. Thanks.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- GG
2019.5
2019-10-25
I focused again on optimizing memory usage. This version should use less RAM.
Moreover, the bus loader icon on the map and on the screen when selecting a stop has a status indicator and a progress ring.
The app downloads busses every minute and the progress ring indicates when the next download is.
The status icon simply displays green when everything is fine and busses are downloaded, but red when the download failed.
I hope this clears up some confusion.
The Stops screen has a search field again. Sorry it was missing.
Next, some cosmetic changes and quality of life improvements. Several minor bug fixes, too.
The latest PVTA schedule data is included as well.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- GG
Moreover, the bus loader icon on the map and on the screen when selecting a stop has a status indicator and a progress ring.
The app downloads busses every minute and the progress ring indicates when the next download is.
The status icon simply displays green when everything is fine and busses are downloaded, but red when the download failed.
I hope this clears up some confusion.
The Stops screen has a search field again. Sorry it was missing.
Next, some cosmetic changes and quality of life improvements. Several minor bug fixes, too.
The latest PVTA schedule data is included as well.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- GG
2019.4
2019-10-09
This is mostly a performance update. The previous version was using too much memory, which caused crashes.
Now I got the time to dig deeper and optimize the app.
I also found a few places where dark mode support was missing. Fixed them. If you find more, please let me know via Feedback inside the app. Thanks.
Finally, I needed to make directions exclusive for Premium users and here is why:
Directions data is provided by Google. Unfortunately, this service is not free of charge. I would love to offer it for everyone, but it has been too expensive in the past and that forced me to the decision to make it Premium only. I hope you understand.
TL;DR:
- Performance improvements
- Fixed dark mode support
- Directions exclusive to Premium users. Sorry.
- Swift 5 migration complete
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- Gorkem
Now I got the time to dig deeper and optimize the app.
I also found a few places where dark mode support was missing. Fixed them. If you find more, please let me know via Feedback inside the app. Thanks.
Finally, I needed to make directions exclusive for Premium users and here is why:
Directions data is provided by Google. Unfortunately, this service is not free of charge. I would love to offer it for everyone, but it has been too expensive in the past and that forced me to the decision to make it Premium only. I hope you understand.
TL;DR:
- Performance improvements
- Fixed dark mode support
- Directions exclusive to Premium users. Sorry.
- Swift 5 migration complete
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- Gorkem
2019.3
2019-10-02
I heard you loud and clear and I understand that you liked the previous version the way it was.
Therefore, I am bringing back the old stop times list with clear times.
I'm sorry for the issues that this change caused and I hope you keep using this app.
Please let me know what else you would like to see in this app and also what you don't like.
I still want to make this the best bus tracking app near UMass!
Furthermore, please consider changing the 1 or 2 star reviews if you're happy with this new update.
List of changes:
- Selecting a stop will display all times sorted by date. You have the option to change it to the new style with grouped routes and times horizontally.
- Updated PVTA schedule data
Therefore, I am bringing back the old stop times list with clear times.
I'm sorry for the issues that this change caused and I hope you keep using this app.
Please let me know what else you would like to see in this app and also what you don't like.
I still want to make this the best bus tracking app near UMass!
Furthermore, please consider changing the 1 or 2 star reviews if you're happy with this new update.
List of changes:
- Selecting a stop will display all times sorted by date. You have the option to change it to the new style with grouped routes and times horizontally.
- Updated PVTA schedule data
2019.2
2019-10-01
2019.2
- Critical bug fix: opening the time table for a stop could sometimes lead to a crash
- UI: The sheet to select a date was not optimized for dark mode
- UI: Selecting a date in the past on the time table for a stop lead to an empty list
- NEW: When displaying a trip on the map, each stop also displays the arrival time below its name
Thanks for all the feedback. I heard you loud and clear. The old form will come back and be integrated into the new interface.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
2019.1:
This update is the beginning of a transition to a complete new modern design.
The map section is completely rewritten and looks and feels very similar to other Maps focused apps. It will soon be the only section of the app, but more on that later.
On the new map section you can search for stops or locations and get routes to that destination very quickly with a simple button press.
Long press on the map to get directions to that specific location.
Besides, stops nearby and favorites are displayed with stop times and real-time data below the search bar, so you'll see much quicker when your bus is coming at your closest bus stop.
Select a stop time to see the route the bus is taking and all buses on that route.
All other sections, like Routes, PDFs and Settings will be integrated into the new map screen as well through upcoming updates, so that the menu finally disappears.
On a technical note, the app is also transitioning to Swift and makes use of more efficient and modern code. There is still a lot to optimize, though.
The final form of the transition would have been version 5, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of what is coming and an early access to the new features. Therefore, I adopted a new modern way of version numbering and call this version 2019.1.
Furthermore, this update supports iOS 13 including dark mode.
More new iOS 13 features will be integrated in the upcoming updates as well.
Feedback is much appreciated and would help a lot. I want this app to be the best bus app near my beloved UMass :)
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
TL;DR:
- Complete new Map screen
- Displays stop times of closest and favorite stops at a glance
- Directions to a stop or a location more user friendly
- Long press on map to get directions to that location
- Next features: Routes on the map
- Plan is to only have the Map screen. Everything else is integrated there. No more big long menu.
- iOS 13 support incl. dark mode
- Critical bug fix: opening the time table for a stop could sometimes lead to a crash
- UI: The sheet to select a date was not optimized for dark mode
- UI: Selecting a date in the past on the time table for a stop lead to an empty list
- NEW: When displaying a trip on the map, each stop also displays the arrival time below its name
Thanks for all the feedback. I heard you loud and clear. The old form will come back and be integrated into the new interface.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
2019.1:
This update is the beginning of a transition to a complete new modern design.
The map section is completely rewritten and looks and feels very similar to other Maps focused apps. It will soon be the only section of the app, but more on that later.
On the new map section you can search for stops or locations and get routes to that destination very quickly with a simple button press.
Long press on the map to get directions to that specific location.
Besides, stops nearby and favorites are displayed with stop times and real-time data below the search bar, so you'll see much quicker when your bus is coming at your closest bus stop.
Select a stop time to see the route the bus is taking and all buses on that route.
All other sections, like Routes, PDFs and Settings will be integrated into the new map screen as well through upcoming updates, so that the menu finally disappears.
On a technical note, the app is also transitioning to Swift and makes use of more efficient and modern code. There is still a lot to optimize, though.
The final form of the transition would have been version 5, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of what is coming and an early access to the new features. Therefore, I adopted a new modern way of version numbering and call this version 2019.1.
Furthermore, this update supports iOS 13 including dark mode.
More new iOS 13 features will be integrated in the upcoming updates as well.
Feedback is much appreciated and would help a lot. I want this app to be the best bus app near my beloved UMass :)
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
TL;DR:
- Complete new Map screen
- Displays stop times of closest and favorite stops at a glance
- Directions to a stop or a location more user friendly
- Long press on map to get directions to that location
- Next features: Routes on the map
- Plan is to only have the Map screen. Everything else is integrated there. No more big long menu.
- iOS 13 support incl. dark mode
2019.1
2019-09-27
This update is the beginning of a transition to a complete new modern design.
The map section is completely rewritten and looks and feels very similar to other Maps focused apps. It will soon be the only section of the app, but more on that later.
On the new map section you can search for stops or locations and get routes to that destination very quickly with a simple button press.
Long press on the map to get directions to that specific location.
Besides, stops nearby and favorites are displayed with stop times and real-time data below the search bar, so you'll see much quicker when your bus is coming at your closest bus stop.
Select a stop time to see the route the bus is taking and all buses on that route.
All other sections, like Routes, PDFs and Settings will be integrated into the new map screen as well through upcoming updates, so that the menu finally disappears.
On a technical note, the app is also transitioning to Swift and makes use of more efficient and modern code. There is still a lot to optimize, though.
The final form of the transition would have been version 5, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of what is coming and an early access to the new features. Therefore, I adopted a new modern way of version numbering and call this version 2019.1.
Furthermore, this update supports iOS 13 including dark mode.
More new iOS 13 features will be integrated in the upcoming updates as well.
Feedback is much appreciated and would help a lot. I want this app to be the best bus app near my beloved UMass :)
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
TL;DR:
- Complete new Map screen
- Displays stop times of closest and favorite stops at a glance
- Directions to a stop or a location more user friendly
- Long press on map to get directions to that location
- Next features: Routes on the map
- Plan is to only have the Map screen. Everything else is integrated there. No more big long menu.
- iOS 13 support incl. dark mode
The map section is completely rewritten and looks and feels very similar to other Maps focused apps. It will soon be the only section of the app, but more on that later.
On the new map section you can search for stops or locations and get routes to that destination very quickly with a simple button press.
Long press on the map to get directions to that specific location.
Besides, stops nearby and favorites are displayed with stop times and real-time data below the search bar, so you'll see much quicker when your bus is coming at your closest bus stop.
Select a stop time to see the route the bus is taking and all buses on that route.
All other sections, like Routes, PDFs and Settings will be integrated into the new map screen as well through upcoming updates, so that the menu finally disappears.
On a technical note, the app is also transitioning to Swift and makes use of more efficient and modern code. There is still a lot to optimize, though.
The final form of the transition would have been version 5, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of what is coming and an early access to the new features. Therefore, I adopted a new modern way of version numbering and call this version 2019.1.
Furthermore, this update supports iOS 13 including dark mode.
More new iOS 13 features will be integrated in the upcoming updates as well.
Feedback is much appreciated and would help a lot. I want this app to be the best bus app near my beloved UMass :)
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
TL;DR:
- Complete new Map screen
- Displays stop times of closest and favorite stops at a glance
- Directions to a stop or a location more user friendly
- Long press on map to get directions to that location
- Next features: Routes on the map
- Plan is to only have the Map screen. Everything else is integrated there. No more big long menu.
- iOS 13 support incl. dark mode
4.8.6
2018-09-24
Few bugfixes.
More iOS 12 enhancements.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
Thanks
-GG
More iOS 12 enhancements.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
Thanks
-GG
4.8.5
2018-09-16
Many many bug fixes.
Stop names are also not truncated anymore in the stops list.
Thanks for all the feedback and support!
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
Thanks
-GG
Stop names are also not truncated anymore in the stops list.
Thanks for all the feedback and support!
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
Thanks
-GG
4.8.4
2018-08-14
4.8.4:
- optimizations
- speed improvements
- Premium Subscription
From now on, in order to get premium features it will now require an In-App purchase yearly subscription.
All previous Premium users can still use all premium features, just as promised. You should not notice any difference. Simply "Restore Previous Purchases", in case you do.
So why subscription:
As you may know, I am working on this app in my free time and am really happy that so many people still use this app daily.
Unfortunately, the one time Premium purchase was not really helpful as it covered some costs only once.
I hope with this subscription, I am able to cover costs easier and spend even more time on this app.
Thanks!
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- optimizations
- speed improvements
- Premium Subscription
From now on, in order to get premium features it will now require an In-App purchase yearly subscription.
All previous Premium users can still use all premium features, just as promised. You should not notice any difference. Simply "Restore Previous Purchases", in case you do.
So why subscription:
As you may know, I am working on this app in my free time and am really happy that so many people still use this app daily.
Unfortunately, the one time Premium purchase was not really helpful as it covered some costs only once.
I hope with this subscription, I am able to cover costs easier and spend even more time on this app.
Thanks!
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
4.8.3
2018-08-12
- Bugfixes
- Added privacy policy and terms of service
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- Added privacy policy and terms of service
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
4.8.2
2018-08-09
- Some bugfixes related to the schedule data updates.
- Premium Subscription
From now on, in order to get premium features it will now require an In-App purchase yearly subscription.
All previous Premium users can still use all premium features, just as promised. You should not notice any difference. Simply "Restore Previous Purchases", in case you do.
So why subscription:
As you may know, I am working on this app in my free time and am really happy that so many people still use this app daily.
Unfortunately, the one time Premium purchase was not really helpful as it covered some costs only once.
I hope with this subscription, I am able to cover costs easier and spend even more time on this app.
Thanks!
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
- Premium Subscription
From now on, in order to get premium features it will now require an In-App purchase yearly subscription.
All previous Premium users can still use all premium features, just as promised. You should not notice any difference. Simply "Restore Previous Purchases", in case you do.
So why subscription:
As you may know, I am working on this app in my free time and am really happy that so many people still use this app daily.
Unfortunately, the one time Premium purchase was not really helpful as it covered some costs only once.
I hope with this subscription, I am able to cover costs easier and spend even more time on this app.
Thanks!
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
4.8.1
2018-04-03
NEW in 4.8.1
Directions:
- Search for directions for a different date or time.
- Switch start and destination easily
- Pulling down the results will make the map bigger, which is great for smaller devices.
Other stuff:
- Bugfixes for two annoying crashes. I hope they are gone forever.
NEW in 4.8
Directions!
Yes! It is now possible to search for a destination (street, bus stop, whatever) and the app will search a route for you and give you detailed directions.
Moreover, many bug fixes and improvements included.
For instance, the map feels much faster and snappier now.
I really hope you like this version. The next version will be iOS 11 only.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
Directions:
- Search for directions for a different date or time.
- Switch start and destination easily
- Pulling down the results will make the map bigger, which is great for smaller devices.
Other stuff:
- Bugfixes for two annoying crashes. I hope they are gone forever.
NEW in 4.8
Directions!
Yes! It is now possible to search for a destination (street, bus stop, whatever) and the app will search a route for you and give you detailed directions.
Moreover, many bug fixes and improvements included.
For instance, the map feels much faster and snappier now.
I really hope you like this version. The next version will be iOS 11 only.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
4.8
2018-03-26
Directions!
Yes! It is now possible to search for a destination (street, bus stop, whatever) and the app will search a route for you and give you detailed directions.
Moreover, many bug fixes and improvements included.
For instance, the map feels much faster and snappier now.
I really hope you like this version. The next version will be iOS 11 only.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
Yes! It is now possible to search for a destination (street, bus stop, whatever) and the app will search a route for you and give you detailed directions.
Moreover, many bug fixes and improvements included.
For instance, the map feels much faster and snappier now.
I really hope you like this version. The next version will be iOS 11 only.
If you like this app, please rate it. It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
4.7.2
2018-02-23
More bug fixes.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
4.7.1
2017-11-17
4.7.1:
Fixed a stupid bug that crashed the app. Sorry about that.
4.7:
Added support for iPhone X!
Many awesome tweaks here and there..
Go ahead and select a bus on the map. Or a stop. I think you'll like it.
Rewritten the watch app, which now requires watchOS 2.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
Fixed a stupid bug that crashed the app. Sorry about that.
4.7:
Added support for iPhone X!
Many awesome tweaks here and there..
Go ahead and select a bus on the map. Or a stop. I think you'll like it.
Rewritten the watch app, which now requires watchOS 2.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
4.7
2017-11-14
Added support for iPhone X!
Many awesome tweaks here and there..
Go ahead and select a bus on the map. Or a stop. I think you'll like it.
Rewritten the watch app, which now requires watchOS 2.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
Many awesome tweaks here and there..
Go ahead and select a bus on the map. Or a stop. I think you'll like it.
Rewritten the watch app, which now requires watchOS 2.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
4.6.1
2017-10-05
Killed even more annoying bugs! Yes!
I am still working on a pure iOS 11 update.
Hopefully coming soon!
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
I am still working on a pure iOS 11 update.
Hopefully coming soon!
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
4.6
2017-09-22
Got rid of some really hard to find bugs and also updated the UI a little.
More updates will be coming soon, specifically for iOS 11 and the new iPhones.
The next update will probably be iOS 11 only.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
More updates will be coming soon, specifically for iOS 11 and the new iPhones.
The next update will probably be iOS 11 only.
If you like this app, please rate it.
It means a lot to me and high reviews keep me motivated to work on new features and fix stupid bugs.
-GG
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Ratings
4.1 out of 5
428 Ratings
Reviews
Orekemeigbe84,
Keeps crashing
Great app usually but keeps crashing with the new iPhone iOS update. Also maybe the ad permissions don’t work? Because when an ad pops up and tries to take me to a site and I click cancel it opens the site anyways.
Vivistarace,
Have no clue when buses are coming
The new update has made it so difficult just to see what time the bus is going to get to stops. I’ll check the night before and set an alarm but the time is constantly changing. I’m not understanding at all when the bus is coming, just a constant fear that I’ve either missed it or it’s extremely late. Had to wait for 10+ minutes for buses today so I’m super frustrated.
I’ll literally check the time before I head out and check it again when I reach my bus stop (a 2min walk) and it’ll be different... 1:51 becomes 1:45 and I’m left stressing over if I need a ride while I wait for the bus. Please bring back original version while new one is being worked on, I can barely rely on bus for transportation like this...
I’ll literally check the time before I head out and check it again when I reach my bus stop (a 2min walk) and it’ll be different... 1:51 becomes 1:45 and I’m left stressing over if I need a ride while I wait for the bus. Please bring back original version while new one is being worked on, I can barely rely on bus for transportation like this...
GVC111,
Where is the 35 Orchard Hill via Butterfield Hall
This update is no good. I’ll click on map and it’ll give me the 35 MC via Southwest with how many minutes late it is, but it says nothing about the 35 OH via Butterfield. Also the GPS is wicked wonky and will say things like walk 9 min or walk 1 min and then 8 min even thought it’s a 14 min walk. Since it doesn’t display the 35 OH route it’s another few clicks to get the route up so I can see when the next bus is coming. Also the premium version? I’m paying 30k a year and there’s a premium version of the bus app?? That doesn’t add up. Why does the paid version exist?
st171717,
Great before the update
I always referred people to this app because I found it much easier to use than others, and it allows you to click on each stop to see the different routes. The update still lets you do this, but in a much more confusing way (bring back the exact times when the buses come, not just how many minutes until the next one). Also, the old version told you how many minutes late/what time a bus would actually be arriving, and I think this version does too (?) but in a completely unnecessary way. The app also took 3min to load once I opened it.
midwestinsomniac,
Latest update made things worse
The most useful feature of the app is definitely looking at all the (expected) arrival times for a particular stop. You can divide this view based on the route you’re interested in, but the times are completely out of order. So, to check if the bus is running on time, you have to scroll through all the arrival times carefully to pick out the time you’re interested in. Much less user-friendly.
🐢🐰🐧🐦🐤🐔🐋🐬,
Very easy to use!
This bus app has become very reliable especially tor time like this. Very helpful and understanding people working on this app that helped and continued to fix any previous issues with the app and made it more possible for the bus app to run more better and has made my experience with the app easier!
Dark theme please! :),
Great App!
I’ve been using this application on a daily basis since I started school at UMass in 2015. Now that I’m graduating, I will continue to use it because since I’m staying in the area. It’s super reliable, even more so than the newer app.
*The only thing I wish this app had is a dark theme (easier on the eyes, more accessible). That would be AMAZING!*
*The only thing I wish this app had is a dark theme (easier on the eyes, more accessible). That would be AMAZING!*
JMan Alabama,
Screw off campus students
Hello, I am an executive coding project manager with Bustrack. We are happy to continue developing an app which disadvantages students all over, especially the off-campus population. Every day, our team is determined to make sure every student without a dorm is late to class; with no schedules or maps available at times, how could they ever be on time?! Anyways, I hope you enjoy the app, see how long it takes before you’re shooting your foot:)
Sincerely,
Biggus Dickuss
Sincerely,
Biggus Dickuss
Mahalia@26,
Best app for UMass students! Lifesaver!
Not only does it tell you if the bus is running late, it actually shows you where your bus is currently.
My student life depends on this app actually hahaha!
Great app! Keep it up and thanks for constantly fixing the bugs!
My student life depends on this app actually hahaha!
Great app! Keep it up and thanks for constantly fixing the bugs!
GlitterGloss(:,
Life Saver
Always lets me know when the bus is early or running late! Only thing stopping me from knowing immediately is eduroam not working after class. Makes getting around so much easier! So thankful for this app!