First Bus
First Bus Summary
First Bus is a ad-supported iOS app in Travel And Local by FirstGroup Plc. Released in Oct 2012 (13 years ago). It has 3K ratings with a 4.71★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 5.6K monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (0% IAP / 100% ads). Store metadata: updated Apr 1, 2026, version 202512161509.5.
Recent activity: 4.00 new ratings this week View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Mar 27, 2026.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Apr 1, 2026 (version 202512161509.5).
First Bus was last scanned for SDKs 2026-03-27. Below is the overview of third party companies detected in the app. The full list of raw SDKs, app permissions and unknown SDKs is available here.
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Firebase4.71★
Ratings: 3K
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App Description
Plan your journey, track your bus, and travel with confidence using the First Bus app. With real-time updates, mobile tickets, and personalised tools, getting around by bus has never been easier.
Bus travellers can buy, gift, and activate digital bus tickets, manage secure payments, and save favourite locations, stops, and services for quicker access. The app also supports account management, consent management, while providing access to help and support features.
Whether you’re commuting, exploring, or travelling occasionally, the app helps you stay in control from door to door.
Planning your journey
Find the best routes using locations, stops, or service numbers. View routes, timings, and stop information to plan trips that suit you.
Live Bus tracking
See your bus in real time on an interactive map and get more accurate arrival estimates. This feature helps reduce waiting uncertainty, improves journey planning, and enables users to make informed travel decisions by knowing exactly where their bus is at any moment.
Departure Board
Check upcoming services for either your stop or route, with clear timings and filtering (such as First Bus only) options. The time and dates can also be easily adjusted for future travel plans.
Favourites
Save your most-used stops, locations, and bus services for quick access every time you travel.
Buying
Buy, gift, and activate digital tickets directly in the app with a variety of filters. Secure payments and instant access mean no paper tickets needed. Tickets appear instantly ready to use in your account.
Gifting
Send tickets to friends or family quickly and easily. During the ticket buying flow, users can choose to gift a ticket instead of using it themselves, enter recipient details, and complete the purchase securely.
Activating Tickets
Activate your ticket in the First Bus app when you’re ready to travel. Once activated, it clearly shows its status and validity, making it quick and easy to present when boarding the bus.
Account and Payments
The First Bus app lets users securely manage their account and payment details in one place. Users can sign up, sign in, and reset their password if needed, as well as view and update their personal information and account settings. They can also choose to delete their account if required.
Within the app, users can manage saved payment cards, se