MBTA Go — Official Apple

MBTA Go — Official

By: MBTA App
Live Transit Information

Overview

Features & Capabilities

MBTA Go Official is the official app for live, public transit information in the Greater Boston area. It shows live arrival times, lets you track your vehicle, and informs you about route closures.

The app supports language translations and accessibility features to help all riders, including VoiceOver for low-vision users and Switch/Voice Control for mobility impairments. If you have questions, email apphelp@mbta.com.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
MBTA
Rating:
4.10
(140)
1 new ratings
Version:
2.1.3 Last updated: 2026-08-06
Version code:
889242378
Creation date:
2024-11-20
Compatible devices:
Size:
88.19MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-09
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Android
MBTA Go — Official (v2.1.3)
70,597 3.71 (113)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
MBTA
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821
Website:
https://www.mbta.com/

User Reviews

Users praise MBTA Go for real-time tracking, a useful Nearby view with a live map, and a free, easy-to-use interface. However, recurring issues include inaccurate or missing predictions, especially for late trains, and trains disappearing after departure. Trip planning is limited (origin/destination setup, long-range planning). UI glitches and intermittent loading further affect reliability. Overall, core functionality is strong and appreciated, but data reliability and planning features need improvement to meet user expectations.
Pros
  • Real-time tracking and generally reliable timing estimates for buses and trains.
  • Nearby view with a live map and the ability to favorite stops for quick access.
  • Free to use with no mandatory premium subscription.
  • Easy-to-use interface and clear, visual trip planning aids.
  • Some users feel it outperforms certain third-party transit apps.
Cons
  • Predictions and delay information are frequently inaccurate or unavailable, reducing overall reliability.
  • Late trains often disappear from the timeline once the scheduled departure has passed, with few live delay updates.
  • Limited trip-planning features (often can't set both origin and destination or view longer-term plans).
  • UI/UX issues such as clunky search, scrolling problems, and occasional 'predictions unavailable' notices (notably on the Green Line).
  • Intermittent loading issues and features that require internet, plus limited CharlieCard compatibility.
Recent reviews
I use this regularly to time my departures and catch the bus. It’s been very accurate, in my experience, both for pick up time and location of the bus.
by Jo*****, 2026-07-07

But when at Watertown station. Even by the installed station. Totally false information. You can never trust your phone. Because you will be always be getting screwed. I thought I saw on the MBTA go Live. Something new? Absolutely not. I A friend had her app. That actually shows where the bus is. But now I need to find another app. Because going with the original app. You can’t trust.
by Te*****, 2026-07-07
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