Version History
Here you can find the changelog of London Bus Pal: Live arrivals since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-25.
The latest version is 24.3.1 and it was updated on soft112.com on 23 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 24.3.1
posted on 2024-03-25
Update to implement Google Consent request screen as per Google requirements.
version 23.8.8
posted on 2024-01-18
Improved performance on the countdown screens and improved error messaging.
version 23.8.6
posted on 2023-08-30
Small bug fixes to make the app more stable
version 23.8.5
posted on 2023-08-20
New features: Bus lists now include the status of the bus and if it has any advertising on it (wrap) - also improved how this looks around the app.
Bug fix: bus lists would not automatically refresh after the app went to the background. This is fixed now and the lists should always be up to date.
Bug fix: Interstitial ads stopped showing and are back now (sorry, but they are only shown when looking at more bus information!)
Many other small bug fixes to make the app more stable and better to...
version 23.8.3
posted on 2023-08-13
Recent comments now show the latest comments as threads (bus or route) instead of each individual comment.
Bug fixes to make the app more stable.
version 23.8.2
posted on 2023-08-13
Important security updates to keep the app running smoothly.
version 23.8.1
posted on 2023-08-01
In anticipation of TfL making a fix to the countdown to be more robust and performant, the app has been updated to be ready for this change. Please don't punish me in the reviews for this as it is completely out of my control.
version 23.7.8
posted on 2023-08-01
Added comments functionality to bus routes too.
version 23.5.2
posted on 2023-07-18
Updated the routes list to get data from an alternative source which should always reflect the latest routes.
Updated the route display to also get data from the alternative source so that it is always the latest data.
Fixed a bug where no TfL alert data would show if there were no buses due at the stop. It will now display the TfL data so you will know why there are no buses!
version 23.3.2
posted on 2023-05-30
Fixed an issue introduced in v23.3.1 with the search results only showing around 2 items at a time - it is now full screen again.
version 20.12.2
posted on 2021-01-10
Small stability updates to improve the way the app works.
version 20.10.4
posted on 2020-10-25
Small updates to improve the way the app works:
. It shouldn't be necessary to close and re-open the app for auto-refresh to work continue working.
. Made some small tweaks to the home screen for devices with notches and cut-outs.
version 20.10.3
posted on 2020-10-22
A quick update for any users who like to track "rare workings":
. Easier access to rare workings (in the left-hand menu under "Bus lists") - this could be useful to some bus enthusiasts out there! 📝
version 20.10.1
posted on 2020-10-06
A small update to ensure smooth operation with Android 11.
version 20.9.1
posted on 2020-10-05
This one contains no "new" functionality yet (although I am working really hard in the background on it) but this has a big fix in the way it looks for nearby bus stops. On some devices, it may seem slower than before, but it is because of an previous accuracy issue. This contains specific workarounds for issues seen with Huawei, Samsung and Google devices. If you notice any major issues, please email me: mulderdigital@gmail.com.
version 20.8.3
posted on 2020-09-14
Thank you so much to all who have given me positive feedback. I am actively working in the background on some awesome features.
In the meantime, some small changes:
. Stops with no letter indicators will no longer show a blank roundel 🔴
. Fixed a bug where the board would not update if there a no more buses due at the stop (and the last bus would stay stuck) 🚌
. Fixed the way that one-way routes work ("H2 towards Golders Green Station" instead of "H2 between Golders Green Station and ". ➡️
version 20.8.2
posted on 2020-08-07
. Some small tweaks to the look and feel for screen to make everything fit 🐘
. Changed the wording of "approaching" to "due" for buses 📝
. A few small fixes where things would get "stuck" as loading and never complete ⌛
. A fix for version 20.8.1 where stops with no buses due would break the app 🔥 (sorry!!!)
. In the settings, you can change the colour scheme away from the default red (blue and purple) - I actually really like the blue! 🌈
version 20.7.3
posted on 2020-08-06
Several changes in this release:
. Updated the home screen so buttons fit better on the screen 🏠
. Moved the bus to show "additional bus info" to be a floating button ℹ️
. You now have the ability to send suggestions for updates to bus data 📝
. Ads should no longer interfere with the menu 📵
. Fixed a bug where an error would appear if you go into the "remove ads" screen multiple times 🐛
. Fixed a bug where you could not view the details of buses which are not in service ⛔
version 20.7.1
posted on 2020-07-15
. Fixed an issue where the time would not show fully on all devices if using the "Toggle countdown" functionality ⏰
. Updated the journey planner to use a more modern map style 🗺️
. For speed and efficiency, made the download file even smaller 🗜️
. Fixed a small typo in the GDPR consent screen (it was showing n instead of starting a new paragraph) 📑
. Removed support for Android 4 🍫
version 20.7.2
posted on 2020-07-15
. You can now back up your favourites and other settings to the cloud and restore it on another device (requires sign in through the settings menu) 💾
. Fixed an issue where you could only pay me once to remove ads (you should now be able to do this multiple times) 💰
version N/A
posted on 2020-06-28
. Updated the way the app displays errors when TfL has scheduled maintenance 😡
. Improved the look of the toggle countdown time displays ⏰
. Added in some "secret" swipe gestures - you can swipe left or right to get additional information:
. Swipe the stop name left or right when viewing stops to see the 5 digit stop code. 🚏
. Swipe the destination of a bus to see the bus registration number 🚌
. Better handling when the app loses connectivity to the internet 🌐
. A few small bug fixes 🐞
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-15
First update of 2020 - it's just a small one to make sure everything stays up to date.
Please be sure to review this app if you find it useful - reviews are really helpful for a small, independent developer like myself.
. Updates to the platform and libraries I use to ensure that the app is as stable as possible. 📚
Tip: you can go to settings and choose whether to show the home screen, nearby stops or your favourite stops when the application starts. It's right at the top! 🏠
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-13
. Improvement: you can now choose whether the application is permanently in dark mode, light mode or if it should use the system settings. 🌙
. Updates to the platform and libraries I use to ensure that the app is as stable as possible (I know this sounds lame, but it's important!). 📚
Tip: you can go to settings and choose whether to show the home screen, nearby stops or your favourite stops when the application starts. It's right at the top! 🏠
version N/A
posted on 2019-09-22
. Improvement: improved the look of the home screen and allow users to choose exactly what to show when the app starts. 🏠
. Improvement: the app will now use the system setting to switch between light mode and dark mode. You can switch on dark mode permanently from the settings screen. 🌙
. Improvement: small visual improvements throughout.
. Updates: Library updates to ensure the app is always as fast as possible and using your phone as efficiently as possible. 📚
version 3.2.2
posted on 2017-07-09
Version 3.2.2
• Compatibility fix for older versions of Android
version 3.1.2
posted on 2016-10-30
Version 3.1.2,• Bug fix to prevent using the phone's location when the app is meant to display favourites
