NaviGator for Gainesville RTS

Name: NaviGator for Gainesville RTS
Rating: 4.8 (794 reviews)
Author: Jonathan Wukitsch

by Jonathan Wukitsch

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Navigation
Utilities

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

Screens

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10 store screenshots

NaviGator for Gainesville RTS ipad screenshot 1

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NaviGator for Gainesville RTS ipad screenshot 3

NaviGator for Gainesville RTS ipad screenshot 4

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Free

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.8 794 ratings · App Store

5/5So much better than RTS
Wow, I can’t believe I’m only now finding out that there is an alternative to RTS. RTS hasn’t been updated in 2 years, yet this app received bug fixes constantly. Thank you so much for providing a usable transportation app for UF students and Gainesville residents. I just started using it today, and I already love how much easier the interface and efficiency of it is. Thank you thank you thank you!

Mr.Flashdrive · 31 Jul 2026
5/5SUPERIOR
Used the RTS app for two years and it sucked- stop timing was always off and it would glitch often. Used NaviGator for 5 months now and the difference is insane! Hasn’t broken on me once and stop times have always been accurate to a minute or less. I recommend this app for all Gainesville bus users, especially Gators!

Anna Cade · 31 Jul 2026
5/5I love this app!!
I just got back to Gainesville and the RTS app wouldn’t load at all, so I went to the App Store to see if there was maybe a new official app. I saw this one and decided to try it and OMG ITS SO MUCH BETTER! It’s sad that the official one is such garbage but I’m so happy someone made a better one! I’ll be telling all my friends when classes start tomorrow😉

Seashell617 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Thank God this alternative exists
I’m a UF student who has struggled using the normal RTS bus app for the UF campus and surrounding area. I’m thankful I found this app after reading the local paper the alligator. 5/5 stars, only complaint is that I had to type in NaviGator then specify RTS to find it in the App Store. The Seo could be improved a bit but I’m sure that it’s difficult.

Lvke98 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5THE BEST app for city bus service in Gainesville
This app is far superior to any other bus service apps for Gainesville,Florida, including the RTS bus service’s own app. This app does not lag, shows bus locations accurately in real time…it’s perfect for its purpose, with no extra junk to slow it down.

The real BillyJack · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
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Accessibility

Dark Interface — SUPPORTED Store published
VoiceOver — SUPPORTED Store published

Versions

App Store

1.4.4
Bug fixes and improvements
1.4.5
This update adds missing stops that were either created or reinstated for Fall 2024.
1.4.6
Bug fixes and improvements
1.4.7
This update adds support for iOS 18, including dark styles for all alternate app icons.
1.5
This update contains many under-the-hood improvements to make your NaviGator experience faster than ever before.
1.5.1
This update contains many under-the-hood improvements to make your NaviGator experience faster than ever before.
1.5.2
- Stop Alerts has been redesigned to make it easier to understand which inbound/outbound routes are on detour - Fixed a bug that would cause NaviGator not to be able to connect to RTS servers if the device date/time were incorrect - Fixed a bug that would cause custom stop names not to appear on the My Stops view - Fixed a bug that would cause the Submit button not to work on the Report an Issue view
1.5.3
Bug fixes and improvements
1.5.4
This update fixes a bug that would cause NaviGator not to be able to connect to RTS servers if your device region is not set to the United States.
1.5.5
This update fixes a bug that would cause a crash when viewing a route in rare circumstances.
1.6
This update introduces a redesigned Trip Planner as well as updates to the Service Alerts, Stop Alerts, and Report an Issue views.
1.6.1
This update introduces a redesigned Trip Planner as well as updates to the Service Alerts, Stop Alerts, and Report an Issue views.
1.6.2
This update adds a “View in My Stops” button to saved stops on the Map view for quick access to more details.
1.6.3
Bug fixes and improvements
1.7
This update introduces support for the UF Campus Connector! Track both RTS and Campus Connector buses in real-time, view upcoming stops, and more.
1.8
This update introduces support for iOS 26 and adopts Liquid Glass – providing a refined visual language, smoother motion, and improved system integration.
1.8.1
This update adds a Custom option for upcoming bus arrival notifications and fixes a bug that would cause Campus Connector notifications not to open to their applicable stop when tapped.
1.8.2
This update adds a Custom option for upcoming bus arrival notifications and fixes a bug that would cause Campus Connector notifications not to open to their applicable stop when tapped.
1.8.3
Bug fixes and improvements
1.8.4
This update improves error handling when RTS or Campus Connector servers are unreachable.
1.8.5
This update adds support for Quick Actions, so you can open My Stops, Map, or Trip Planner directly from your home screen.
1.8.6
Bug fixes and improvements
1.8.7
Bug fixes and improvements
1.8.8
This update fixes a bug that would cause Campus Connector routes not to update properly in some cases.
1.9.0 · 28 May 2026
This update adds an option to display route numbers on the Map view.

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