U-M Magic Bus

Name: U-M Magic Bus
Rating: 1.2 (278 reviews)
Author: The University of Michigan

By: The University of Michigan

Live Bus Tracking - U-M

Features & Capabilities

U-M Magic Bus provides real-time campus bus tracking for the University of Michigan. It lets you plan trips, find routes, track buses, and get real-time arrival information on your mobile device. The app uses data from University of Michigan Transportation Services and their bus-tracking system over cellular or Wi‑Fi. Save favorite stops, and receive rider alerts and detours before you head out.

Enter your start and destination for fast trip planning, view live bus locations on the campus map, and get up-to-the-minute updates. This makes campus travel easier, more reliable, and helps you arrive on time.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Education

By:

The University of Michigan

Rating:

1.20

(278)

Version:

1.0.1 Last updated: 2020-05-20

Version code:

836025490

Creation date:

2020-01-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

12.52MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 169,557 ▼ 193

Other platforms

U-M Magic Bus (v1.4.1)

13,216 1.64

(82)

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Developed by:

The University of Michigan

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/u-m-magic-bus/id1487246412

User Reviews

User reviews largely criticize U-M Magic Bus as unreliable and poorly designed. The most common issues are inaccurate or inconsistent arrival times, frequent crashes and loading problems, and a non-functional real-time map that often shows a blank screen or stops updating. The app’s UI is described as confusing, laggy, and not mobile-friendly. Several reviewers say the app appears abandoned and suggest using alternatives such as M-Bus or DoubleMap. They also dislike lack of Google Maps integration. Overall, the app fails to provide dependable transit planning for many users.

Pros

Cons

Inaccurate or inconsistent arrival times that jump between values and do not reflect actual bus arrivals.
Frequent crashes, slow processing, and loading errors; the app often won't load.
Real-time map is unreliable or non-functional (blank screen, cannot view multiple routes, routes disappear after detours).
Messy, laggy, and non-intuitive UI/UX; difficult to use on mobile.
Many reviewers consider the app abandoned and recommend alternatives (M-Bus, DoubleMap) or browser use; lack of Google Maps integration.

Recent reviews

I don’t think this app has given me a single accurate bus arrival yet. On top of that, the UX is really messy and this is not an enjoyable app experience. UM deserves better than this garbage.

by Na*****, 2026-01-09

I hate this app due to slow processing, always crashes.

by An*****, 2025-11-04

Just like on ltp website, arrival times don’t reflect actual arrival times. For multiple times, it jumps from 10min to 4min or from 5min to DUE and then I have to wait for 10min / 5min for the actual bus to come when it is below 0C degrees outside. Real-Time Map completely stopped working a month ago for absolutely no reason. It stills gives me a blank white page. Without it, I can’t simultaneously view multiple bus routes anymore (unless they share the exact same stop, but that’s not the case at Pierpont). Don’t even talk about Commuter South (which stopped at different stops randomly & just disappeared spontaneously like a ghost during the 3-month detour period in Fall 2024, but I unfortunately had to take it at 7:00 early & cold every Wednesday morning). Ridiculously awful overall. Why not just use the browser (which is same awful).