# MetroBuddy - Balance Tracker — user reviews

> 8 indexed App Store user reviews of MetroBuddy by Alexis Akers, rated 2.53/5 from 15 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrobuddy-balance-tracker/id1524065433/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrobuddy-balance-tracker/id1524065433.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 9

## Most critical reviews (8 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — It really a balance checker. Rather it tracks usage that you record yourself

*2023-08-10*

Not great or work the $

### 1/5 — This is truly nothing more than a counter

*2023-02-24, version 2.1.0*

Paid for an app that does nothing! I could put my balance in Notes by myself.
Will try to get apple to refund it, though for .99 it is hardly worth the effort! Read ALL reviews before buying! They show only the good review at the top.

### 1/5 — Do not get without reading reviews

*2022-11-02, version 2.1.0*

I just wasted $1.08. This app does math for you that you could keep track on on your notes. Does not allow you to ACTUALLY CHECK A BALANCE on a card. Literally just subtracts from whatever amount you set it at to start. So So in st Louis on way to nyc does nothing for me to save a stop to see if I have enough fare to get on the bus quickly.

**Developer response:** We are sorry that the app didn't live up to your expectations. Unfortunately, the MTA does not provide an interface to check MetroCard balances at all.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2022-10-30, version 2.1.0*

I did not expect it to cost but I was charged and could not stop it

### 1/5 — Scam App

*2022-08-06, version 2.1.0*

This is a scam app. I don’t know why Apple let it stay on the App Store. It has no interface to MTA. It does not know your balance. It is a false advertisement.

**Developer response:** We are sorry that the app didn't live up to your expectations. Unfortunately, the MTA does not provide an interface to check MetroCard balances at all, and the app description does mention that tracking is manual (not a scam!). There are cases where it's faster to keep a running tally of your swipes manually. The balance readers in stations also do not provide accessible options, and manual tracking is a more accessible alternative for people who cannot read the terminal.

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2021-07-04, version 2.1.0*

Tracking is manual; this app is entirely worthless. Save your $0.99, don't buy this app.

### 1/5 — Bad app

*2021-04-03, version 2.1.0*

Can’t check balance in an existing metro card must input balance why pay  .99 I can check it in the subway for free

### 4/5 — Great Reminder

*2021-09-29, version 2.1.0*

Even though checking my balance is free on machines or on the bus, sometimes I forget so it’s super convenient to know how many rides I have left. I would give it 5 stars if the app gave me the option to add more than 1 card!!!

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