#15in Public TransitTransit Watch for MUNI
What is Transit Watch for MUNI?
Transit Watch for MUNI is a navigation app for San Francisco public transit riders. It shows real-time GPS locations of buses and predicted arrival times at stops, with data provided by NextBus. Users can find nearby stops by zooming in and pin frequently used stops on the map.
Pricing. Transit Watch for MUNI is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking when the next bus arrives at a stop
- Tracking where a bus is on its route in real time
- Saving frequently used stops on the map for quick access
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Why this app is in A tier
Transit Watch for MUNI scores 83 out of 100: rating 91, rating count 78, App Store search rank 74, update recency 89. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
An essential app for San Francisco public transit riders. Features include: - Real-time GPS location of buses* - Predicted arrival times at stops* - Find nearby stops by zooming in - Pin frequently used stops on the map *All GPS locations and arrival time predictions are provided by NextBus. Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with SFMTA.
Compare in Public Transit Navigation
| Measure | Transit Watch for MUNI |  New York Subway MTA Map NYC |  NYC Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 83 / 100 | 83 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 5.7K | 109K | 39.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 1.4 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 126d ago | 17d ago | 12d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Transit Watch for MUNI
Who provides the bus location and arrival time data?
All GPS locations and arrival time predictions are provided by NextBus.
Is this app affiliated with SFMTA?
No. The application is not affiliated with SFMTA.
How do I find stops near me?
You can find nearby stops by zooming in on the map. You can also pin frequently used stops on the map.
Is Transit Watch for MUNI free?
Transit Watch for MUNI is free to download.
What is Transit Watch for MUNI good for?
Transit Watch for MUNI is built for checking when the next bus arrives at a stop, tracking where a bus is on its route in real time, saving frequently used stops on the map for quick access. It sits in the public transit navigation list on AppTierList.
Is Transit Watch for MUNI worth it?
Transit Watch for MUNI is A tier, ranked #15 of 40 public transit navigation apps with a score of 83 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 5,707 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 14 apps rank above it.
How does Transit Watch for MUNI compare to New York Subway MTA Map NYC?
Transit Watch for MUNI is A tier at 83; New York Subway MTA Map NYC is A tier at 83. They score the same. Transit Watch for MUNI is free to download, New York Subway MTA Map NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Transit Watch for MUNI updated?
Transit Watch for MUNI was last updated on 2026-06-18, 126 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Public Transit Navigation
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 83 / 100
- Rank in list
- #15 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 5,707
- Current version
- (126 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Checking when the next bus arrives at a stop, Tracking where a bus is on its route in real time, Saving frequently used stops on the map for quick access
- Requires
- iOS 15.5 or later
- Size
- 37 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed