Transit Stop: CTA Tracker. App Reviews

This app is the absolute worst. Buses dont show up at the time it says ever or dont show at all. Ive been late to work multiple times because of this stupid app.

This app used to be very handy but for the last few week its been incredibly inaccurate with the bus arrival estimates. Its off by 4-5 minutes, which has caused me to miss my bus in the morning to get to work almost every day.

This is the only CTA app Ive ever used since I moved to Chicago 4 years ago.

You moved several bus stops along 22/36 down Clark, south of Diversey. Now, no bus tracking is available for 3+ stops in the area. Shows none coming which isnt true

I want to thank you for the most recent update which I was forced to accept. Now, no routes come up and Im thinking I have to download a different app. You know, one that works. UPDATE: I added 2 stars because the app is working better. By better, I mean the routes I need show up, but most of the time the gps shows the bus in a completely different place than it is. For example, it showed as stalled at Western and Taylor even though it was approaching my stop a mile away. This seems to be the best of the apps Ive tried so maybe we can get better at this.

Until it stopped providing me with information. Like other users, there are bus lines that literally show nothing while buses are running. Unfortunately, this is leading me to consider another app after years of using this one.

This is used to be very accurate but something happened recently and its off by at least 2 minutes. Ive sent you screen shots from your app and from the CTA website showing the same bus route and time but the arrival times were off by 2 min. No response so far which is unlike you. Hope youre just working feverishly to fix the problems everyone seems to be having.

I have been using this app ever since I came to Chicago 3 years ago and its the only one I have ever liked. Its easy to use and if you use some common sense you wont miss your bus. This app and most tracking apps get their data directly from the cta trackers in the buses or trains. So when it says they are 5 minutes away thats an estimate. Depending on traffic it could speed up or slow down therefore arrive before the estimate. The buses that dont show on the tracker just dont have their tracker on, aka a ghost bus again not the apps fault. Its only as good as the cta system allows it to be. So dont let the other reviews persuade you not too use this.

Its straight to the point. I want train times just like I see at the CTA stops. If you like to be organized, on time, and efficient - this is the app for you. Its definately earned its place on my home screen.

Great app compared to other cities transit apps.

Malicious pop ups have been appearing on this app at least a few times today. Had to uninstall & reinstall & pop ups still appear. So annoying!

Arrival times are not even near accurate. Not all bus stops on a route are listed.

This app is helpful for navigating Chicagos train system, but it could be better. - Put the direction of travel on all lines indicating train lines. This would help especially with the loop. - Leave all train stops on all train lines, no matter which line is activated in the app. - Make train the default for routes, not buses. - Biggest issue - Mark which train stops have parking in ALL references. Tell how much parking is available and show on the map where its located. If you want visitors to use the train, we have to be able to easily figure out where we can park. - There needs to be some sort of user tutorial. Supposedly, there is a way to punch in where you want to go and it will tell you how to get there, but I cant find it.

Always wrong time! Makes me wait at the bus stop every time!!! Will not use this app anymore!!!

This app regularly displays inaccurate arrival times. Many times Ive missed a bus or train, and if I stand at the stop and refresh the app, itll tell me its still a minute or two away. It appears to be caching the data from the CTA for too long.

Just moved in to Chicago and this app has kept me from getting lost. Shows you maps, approx wait times and routes. Its pretty easy to use. Not perfect, but pretty close. A definite must have when visiting Chicago or getting to know the place.

This app is one of the best transit apps Ive found, as it is accurate and allows you to save your most frequent stops. However, I really wish there was a paid version without ads. I would gladly fork over a few dollars for this app if it meant I didnt have to run the risk of accidentally clicking on ads when Im trying to find useful information.

Used to love this but now its crashing all the time.

Majority of the time the busses dont show up.

So for someone who hates getting up in the morning and the cold, this fracker saves me from spending too much time outside waiting for a bus. The only dilemma is that while Ive had no problems before, nowadays it says my bus is approaching and 5 - 10 minutes will pass before it really is approaching. Other than that, the app is really useful.