Comparing the two transit apps to help you pick the right one for Canada.
| Presto | Transit App | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The reloadable fare card and app for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Works on TTC subways and buses, GO Transit trains, and MiWay. | A Canadian-made app that provides real-time transit information across dozens of Canadian cities. Shows bus and train arrivals, trip plans, and nearby stops. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | You can tap your contactless credit or debit card on TTC readers instead of buying a Presto card. But for GO Transit and cross-network transfers, a Presto card saves you money with automatic fare integration. | Transit App was built in Montreal and has exceptionally deep Canadian transit data. It covers smaller cities that Google Maps sometimes misses for real-time arrivals. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Presto for transit in Canada. You can tap your contactless credit or debit card on TTC readers instead of buying a Presto card. But for GO Transit and cross-network transfers, a Presto card saves you money with automatic fare integration.
