# Ventra vs METRAmobile

The clearest difference is rating: METRAmobile at 4.0 against Ventra's 1.9. Ventra's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 3) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

METRAmobile holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ventra has 3.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Ventra's written reviews are positive against 0% of METRAmobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ventra ships an update every 3 months, METRAmobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ventra | METRAmobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventra/id1005645256/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metramobile/id1588316608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **8.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chicago Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005645255) | [Syncromatics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018907481) |

## What reviewers say

### Ventra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventra/id1005645256)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your public transit fares and tickets for Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace services. Load value, buy Metra mobile tickets, and access real-time arrival information all in one place. Add your Ventra Card to your iPhone for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Manage Ventra Card balance and passes, Load value and passes to Ventra Card, Buy Metra mobile tickets, Real-time CTA, Metra, Pace arrivals, Add Ventra Card to Apple Wallet

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for transit
- 🚀 Helpful for visitors
- 🚀 Reliable payment processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
- 🐛 Confusing user interface
- 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
- 🐛 Payment issues and declined transactions

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase button not working on iPhones
- Favorites list glitches and resets
- Inconsistent and unreliable ticket display
- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Payment processing failures and lost funds

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manage Ventra cards and balances
- Improve real-time transit tracking and notifications
- Allow saving of favorite routes and stations
- Integrate with Apple Wallet for easier access
- Provide more transparent and user-friendly payment options


### METRAmobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metramobile/id1588316608)

Track METRA buses in Columbus, Georgia, in real-time. Plan your journeys in advance with the integrated trip planner to navigate the city efficiently using public transit.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Trip planning, Fixed route bus information, Public transit navigation, Columbus, Georgia focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ventra free?

Ventra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is METRAmobile free?

METRAmobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ventra or METRAmobile?

METRAmobile is rated higher. Ventra averages 1.9 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while METRAmobile averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ventra or METRAmobile have ads?

Neither Ventra nor METRAmobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ventra or METRAmobile?

Ventra ships an update every 3 months, and METRAmobile every 4 months. Most recently, Ventra was updated on November 11, 2026 and METRAmobile on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*