# TripShot vs COTA Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: TripShot at free against COTA Plus's free with in-app purchases. TripShot also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 556) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). COTA Plus's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 21%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TripShot against 4.7 for COTA Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TripShot has 5.1K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of TripShot's written reviews are positive against 41% of COTA Plus's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TripShot | COTA Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripshot/id1007192056/reviews)** | [4.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cota-plus/id1467744411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tripshot inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939103905) | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) |

## What reviewers say

### TripShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripshot/id1007192056)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Consolidate all your travel options, including public transit, rideshares, and bike share, into a single platform. Book reservations, manage contactless payments, and receive real-time arrival notifications for a stress-free journey.

**Highlights:** Advanced Trip Planner, Real-time arrival notifications, Contactless payment management, Ticketless boarding, On-demand ride booking, Micromobility integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for shuttle info
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🚀 User-friendly shuttle tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth and location issues on new iPhones
- 🐛 Unreliable time estimates and schedules
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🤔 Lacking key features like route planning and favorites
- 🤔 Poor navigation and routing

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth detection not working
- Incorrect departure times displayed
- Inability to load passes or use QR codes

**Requested features**

- Ability to contact drivers directly
- Improved scheduling and route optimization
- More intuitive UI and navigation


### COTA Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cota-plus/id1467744411)

This on-demand transportation service connects users to jobs, healthcare, and other essential destinations within a specific service area. Book a ride through the mobile app and a vehicle will arrive within 15 minutes for convenient travel.

**Highlights:** On-demand ride booking, Access to jobs and healthcare, Designated service zone, 15-minute vehicle response time, Easy payment and travel

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great first experience
- 👍 Great service in Grove City
- 👍 Great service, feeling of independence
- 👍 Nice and safe driver
- 👍 Respectful and accommodating driver

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app, inaccurate location
- 🐛 Unreliable lately
- 🐛 Drivers take long breaks
- 🐛 Cannot book rides on Friday afternoons
- 🐛 Drivers sit in parking lots

**Reported bugs**

- App says 3 minutes away but driver is at the same location
- App says driver is here but nowhere to be found
- App cancels on you when you're off the app
- Cannot book rides in certain areas (south, east, downtown, Grandview)
- Help line is unhelpful

**Requested features**

- Fix the app's glitches
- Expand service coverage to the entire city
- Update zones to include Westerville


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TripShot free?

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

### Is COTA Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TripShot or COTA Plus?

TripShot is rated higher. TripShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while COTA Plus averages 4.7 from 556 ratings.

### Do TripShot or COTA Plus have ads?

Neither TripShot nor COTA Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TripShot or COTA Plus?

TripShot ships an update every 5 weeks, and COTA Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, TripShot was updated on September 29, 2026 and COTA Plus on September 27, 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.*