Comparison

Ventra vs Yellow Cab Express

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ventra

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
Currently charting
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Ride CTA, Metra & Pace with Ventra: Manage your fares, buy Metra mobile tickets, get arrivals and add your Ventra Card for riding CTA and Pace to iPhone and Apple Wallet. Use transit in and around all of Chicago: It's easy to manage and pay your fare on CTA, Metra and Pace buses and trains with the Ventra app. Find all the features you're used to on the Ventra website and more, including mobile ticketing for Metra trains! With the Ventra app, you can: • Check your balance and available passes in your Ventra Card's transit account. • Instantly load value or passes to your Ventra Card's transit account. • Switch autoload for transit value or passes on and off. • Buy and use Metra mobile tickets to ride any Metra train. • Use transit value you've loaded to buy a Metra ticket. • Get real-time account notifications so you know when it's time to load more fare or buy more tickets. • Get real-time arrival/departure information from CTA, Metra and Pace all in one app—by picking a stop, using favorites or looking at service near where you're standing.

About

Yellow Cab Express

Features
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Yellow Cab Express – Fast, Reliable, Professional Transportation Yellow Cab Express is your trusted transportation solution for safe, reliable, and on-demand rides across Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, DuPont, Gig Harbor, and surrounding areas. Whether you need a quick trip across town, a scheduled airport transfer, or dependable medical transportation, Yellow Cab Express connects you with professional drivers ready to get you there on time—every time. Why Choose Yellow Cab Express? Reliable Rides, Anytime: Book a ride instantly or schedule ahead for complete peace of mind. Our system ensures fast dispatch and minimal wait times. Professional, Vetted Drivers: All drivers are experienced, licensed, and committed to providing safe, courteous service. Real-Time Tracking: Track your ride from dispatch to arrival with live updates. Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront pricing for every trip. Multiple Service Options: Including standard taxi service, airport transfers, medical & non-emergency transportation (NEMT), wheelchair-accessible rides, and scheduled trips. Clean & Comfortable Vehicles: Our fleet is regularly inspected and maintained for a smooth, safe ride. Trusted for Medical & Facility Transportation Yellow Cab Express partners with healthcare facilities, assisted living communities, and care providers to deliver dependable transportation for patients and residents. Whether it’s a routine appointment or an ongoing care schedule, we ensure timely and professional service. Serving Your Community Proudly serving Tacoma and surrounding areas with a commitment to reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Screenshots

Ventra4 screens
Yellow Cab Express3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Ventra at #107 against Yellow Cab Express's unranked. Ventra also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Ventra versus Yellow Cab Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVentraYellow Cab Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChicago Transit AuthoritySound Dispatch LLC

Bugs and requests

Ventra

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Yellow Cab Express

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ventra

No in-app purchases

None

Yellow Cab Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ventra free?
Ventra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yellow Cab Express free?
Yellow Cab Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ventra or Yellow Cab Express have ads?
Neither Ventra nor Yellow Cab Express shows ads.

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