# Bus Times London Countdown App

> Live TfL Buses & stop checker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mxdata.buslondon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mxdata.buslondon)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mxdata.buslondon`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mapways
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 925,421
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (7,413 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2012-12-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxdata.buslondon)
- **Website:** [https://mapway.ai/mapwaybuslondon](https://mapway.ai/mapwaybuslondon)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mapway.ai/mapwaybuslondon/privacy/](https://mapway.ai/mapwaybuslondon/privacy/)

## Description

Bus Times London Countdown App is your go-to solution for real-time London bus travel. Powered by official Transport for London (TfL) data, it offers live bus times, interactive maps showing nearby stops, and a smart journey planner for easy route navigation. Personalize your experience with Home Stop favorites, Oyster card balance integration, and journey tracking including bus locations and number plates to avoid confusion.

Additional features include travel updates on diversions and road closures, fare information, and partnerships with services like Uber to provide alternative transportation options. Developed by Mapway, creators of the popular Tube Map app, Bus Times London combines functionality with user-friendly design for seamless public transport access across London.

## Rankings

- #71,532 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mxdata.buslondon.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `uk.co.mxdata.isubway.permission.PLAN_ROUTE`

## Review summary

The Bus Times London Countdown App is valued for its typically accurate bus arrival times and useful features, but user satisfaction is heavily impacted by aggressive, disruptive ads and reliability issues in real-time data. Many users report that recent updates have degraded the user interface and introduced a subscription model that re-locks paid features. These issues make the app frustrating and less dependable for users relying on timely bus information.

### Pros

- Generally accurate bus arrival times and useful information such as bus registration numbers.
- Useful bus stop letters shown, which helps with navigation especially when transferring from trains.
- Was initially fast, reliable, and easy to use before recent updates.
- The app provides detailed bus route and stop information catering to user's needs.
- Some users find it worth recommending to friends and families due to its features.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive advertising including long, loud ads that disrupt user experience.
- Ads sometimes cause unintentional redirects to download pages, making the app almost unusable.
- Inaccurate or unreliable bus arrival times reported, including 'none due' messages showing incorrectly.
- Recent updates have downgraded the user interface and removed previously available features like pull down to refresh.
- New subscription model locks previously paid-for features, causing dissatisfaction among long-time users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mxdata.buslondon)