Bustime

Buses and other public transport online, routes on a map

Jetberry LLC · com.indie.bustime

2.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 5M+ downloads v223 26 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v223 (331)
Updated: Apr 12, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 26 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Permissions: 22 (6 sensitive)
Website: bustime.ru
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Bustime is an app by Jetberry LLC in the Maps & Navigation category. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 182, the APK grew from 13.7 MB to 26 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 5.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 216, it adds 5 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Access adservices topics” and 2 more) and drops 1 (“Run at startup”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v223

Technical update. Support for the latest android versions. 🛠

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Public transportation tracking in 400+ cities! This is the official application of the Busti.me website. It tracks public transport using onboard GPS/GLONASS equipment. You receive estimated: ⏰ departure time ⏰ travel time ⏰ arrival time ABSOLUTELY FREE 🚎 Tracking of multiple public transit systems, such as buses, trolley-buses, tramways, shuttles (data availability varies) 🚃 Easy to use interface with personalization options including: online map, schedules, bus stop search, routes, etc. 🚌 Create your own or use existing color schemes, edit tile sizes - everything for your convenience and enjoyment! 🚎 Automatically detect or manually assign favorites for the most frequently used routes. 🚃 Multitracking of several approaching routes. 🚌 Special features for impaired public, such as screen enhancement, voice notifications, low-floor/ADA accessibility markers. 🚎 Open access chat line within each route and rating system for every crew based on public reviews. 🚌 A thrilling game for those ones who is bored! Application also features: ⚙️ fast operation ⚙️ small size ⚙️ tablet compatibility ⚙️ friendly and helpful customer service Website: https://www.busti.ME News and updates in instagram: http://instagram.com/bustime.ru Where is the GPS data coming from? We cooperate with various government and municipal agencies in multiple cities. How to express your concerns. 1. Please make sure to mention: - city - route 2. If a certain route has changed but it’s not reflected in the app, please mention: website where the information is up to date link to the news media or other source that shows before/after 3. If your city is not covered please do not give us a one-star rating let us know your local public transportation agency name, and we’ll contact them regarding data If something isn’t right, use the same procedure: Mention which city, which route, and what the problem is.

Version history

5 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v182. Since v223 it requires Android 5.0+.

v223 LATEST Apr 12, 2026 26 MB TRUSTED v216 Jul 4, 2024 22.4 MB TRUSTED v194 Nov 7, 2021 18.4 MB TRUSTED v182 Apr 10, 2020 13.7 MB TRUSTED v1.993 Feb 6, 2020 11.2 MB UNKNOWN

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 12, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Ostap Ostaschenko” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 12, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 12, 2026
Signed byCN=Ostap Ostaschenko
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7A:99:AA:8C:4F:9D:32:3C:F3:63:C5:C8:E8:E9:70:51:3F:DD:CA:11
File MD58adc5a4c287ee46a7f172e1fd807494d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (22)

Bustime requests 22 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.indie.bustime.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Bustime APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Bustime for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 216 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 216 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Bustime free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Bustime APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8adc5a4c287ee46a7f172e1fd807494d.