Transit Stop: CTA Tracker. Apple

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.

Chicago Bus & Train Tracker

Overview

Features & Capabilities

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker provides quick access to real-time CTA bus and 'L' arrival estimates for Chicago stops. Save your favorite stops, view multiple routes, and track individual vehicles with route maps and on-wrist updates via Apple Watch.

All timing data is sourced directly from CTA systems and can be refreshed manually for on-the-go accuracy. Note that Transit Stop is not affiliated with the CTA.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Kramer Concepts, LLC
Rating:
4.60
(32,476)
47 new ratings
Version:
9.45 Last updated: 2026-08-21
Version code:
889998412
Creation date:
2011-01-20
Compatible devices:
Size:
40.69MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-17
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Developed by:
Kramer Concepts, LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920
Website:
http://www.kramerconceptsllc.com/

User Reviews

Users rely on Transit Stop: CTA Tracker for accurate, up-to-date ETAs and trip planning, and many praise its usefulness and speed. However, recurring complaints about inaccurate or inconsistent timings, occasional crashes, heavy ads, and a cluttered UI reduce reliability. Some data sources also report offline/out-of-order reader boards, further impacting trust. Overall strong utility with notable stability and UX issues that need attention.
Pros
  • Accurate and up-to-date ETAs and schedules that align with CTA data
  • Saves time and helps plan trips, reducing waiting—especially in bad weather
  • Longstanding, trusted Chicago transit app that users rely on for years and uses to find alternatives when delays occur
  • UI is generally usable and presents ETA information clearly
Cons
  • Inaccurate or inconsistent arrival times and updates across routes (times changing, trains not showing up)
  • Crashes or the app failing to load/launch on some devices (including iOS 18)
  • Excessive advertising and perceived spam that hinders use
  • Poor UI/UX/navigation issues (difficult to find information, cluttered layout, cannot easily select stops)
  • CTA reader boards/out-of-order data and reliability issues with data sources
Recent reviews
Always shows bus or train coming then just skip to the next one
by Ro*****, 2026-09-08

A tremendous convenience, but too often inaccurate . Not flagging ghost trains that never show up.
by Da*****, 2026-09-01
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