# MAD Next Bus

> Madison Metro arrival times

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id579770184](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id579770184)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id579770184`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Junebot, LLC
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2012-11-25
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mad-next-bus/id579770184)
- **Website:** [https://junebot-bus.github.io/mad-next-bus/](https://junebot-bus.github.io/mad-next-bus/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://junebot-bus.github.io/mad-next-bus/](https://junebot-bus.github.io/mad-next-bus/)

## Description

MAD Next Bus shows real-time bus arrival predictions for Madison, powered by live Madison Metro data.

See nearby stops on the map, tap any stop for the next buses, and save favorites for quick access. Service alerts keep you posted on detours and delays.

Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, MAD Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app plus a Home Screen widget and Watch complication.

Data provided by Madison Metro.

## Rankings

- #381,667 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise MAD Next Bus for accurate arrival predictions and easy navigation when it works. However, repeated loading/updating errors, false 'no nearby buses' messages, and stops being removed without re-additions undermine reliability. The app also faces maintenance gaps since the pandemic and ad/purchase-related frustrations. Overall, it’s valuable when functional, but reliability issues are a common complaint.

### Pros

- Accurate bus tracking and arrival predictions when the data loads correctly.
- Easy to find nearby stops and view predicted arrivals.
- Fast and responsive when working, sometimes notably faster than alternatives.
- Useful navigation aid for Madison's bus system when functioning properly.

### Cons

- Frequent data loading/updating errors (e.g., 'error loading', 'error updating', 'unable to update').
- No nearby buses or stops shown despite buses being present; data inconsistencies and missing updates.
- Stops removed during reviews and not re-added (e.g., Livingston stops), reducing coverage.
- Ad-related frustration and mixed messages about paid vs ad-supported versions (ads persisting in some cases, poor ad-free experience).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id579770184)