# Transit Watch for MUNI

> Live GPS-based arrival times

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id510568895](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id510568895)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id510568895`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Barum Rho
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (5,707 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-18
- **First published:** 2012-03-23
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transit-watch-for-muni/id510568895)
- **Website:** [https://barumrho.com](https://barumrho.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://barumrho.com/privacy.html](http://barumrho.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Transit Watch for MUNI is a Chrome extension that brings real-time GPS bus locations and predicted arrivals to San Francisco riders, powered by NextBus.

Key features include finding nearby stops by zooming in and pinning frequently used stops on the map. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with SFMTA.

## Rankings

- #24,686 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Transit Watch for MUNI for its polished, easy-to-use interface, full route coverage, pinning stops, and color-coded lines with precise countdowns. However, many reviews repeatedly report reliability issues: data feed failures causing missing times/routes, the app failing to update or work at all, intrusive ads, and a loss of features like selecting or watching specific routes. This mix of strong UI and recurring reliability problems leads to mixed overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Attractive, clean UI and easy-to-use GUI
- Comprehensive coverage of SF Muni routes
- Ability to pin/save stops for quick access
- Color-coded lines and clear stop visuals
- Precise arrival countdown timers (seconds-level timing)

### Cons

- Times and routes frequently not displaying due to data feed problems
- App stops working or becomes unusable with delayed or no updates
- Ad placements interfere with usage (hard to close ads)
- Inability to manage/select/pin watched routes or reconfigure route list
- Some routes or features disappear or are inconsistent (e.g., missing specific lines)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id510568895)