# Communauto vs PRESTO

The clearest difference is rating: PRESTO at 4.7 against Communauto's 1.8. PRESTO also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 8). Communauto's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PRESTO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRESTO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Communauto's written reviews are positive against 23% of PRESTO's.

Communauto ships an update every 3 months, PRESTO monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Communauto | PRESTO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communauto/id1010884219/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | **22.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Réservauto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440512721) | [Metrolinx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437927881) |

## What reviewers say

### Communauto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communauto/id1010884219)

Access a large fleet of vehicles available 24/7 for short or long-term rentals. Pay only for the time and distance used, with gas and maintenance included. Book, locate, and manage your rentals easily through the app.

**Highlights:** Rent cars by the minute, hour, or day, Unlock and lock vehicles with the app, Locate and book FLEX cars for spontaneous trips, Filter vehicle searches and view key information, Manage reservations (modify, extend, cancel), Share trips with co-members, Estimate trip costs and report issues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚗 Convenient car-sharing alternative to ownership
- 💰 Competitive pricing compared to traditional rentals
- 📍 Proximity of vehicles to users in some areas
- 🆕 New fleet of vehicles recently added
- ⚡ Easy trip start/end when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🗺️ GPS inaccuracy showing unavailable cars
- 🔐 Persistent login/authentication issues
- 💳 Unexpected and hidden fees
- 🚙 Dirty and damaged vehicles

**Reported bugs**

- App requires login every time it opens
- Map shows cars that don't exist at location
- Cannot start or end trips due to app errors
- Geolocation not updating properly
- App freezes when clicking on vehicles

**Requested features**

- Car selection option at stations with multiple vehicles
- Dark mode for app
- Push notifications for service disruptions
- Ability to communicate delays to customer service
- Booking transfer to nearest alternative station


### PRESTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882)

Manage your transit card and pay for rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Load funds and passes instantly, set up autoload, and track your balance and transaction history. Supports multiple transit agencies across Ontario.

**Highlights:** Tap to pay with iPhone/Apple Watch, Instant fund and pass loading, Set up Autoload and Autorenew, Manage multiple cards, Check balances and transaction history, Low balance reminders

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and works well
- 📱 Convenient for checking balance and loading funds
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💳 Apple Wallet support works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 💰 Funds not updating properly or disappearing
- 🔒 Security and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and loading loops
- Login issues and accounts getting locked out
- Funds not loading or disappearing after adding
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use Presto card with Apple Wallet
- Improve balance and transaction history visibility
- Allow transferring of funds between cards
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Communauto free?

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

### Is PRESTO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Communauto or PRESTO?

PRESTO is rated higher. Communauto averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PRESTO averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Communauto or PRESTO have ads?

Neither Communauto nor PRESTO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Communauto or PRESTO?

Communauto ships an update every 3 months, and PRESTO monthly. Most recently, Communauto was updated on October 17, 2026 and PRESTO on October 17, 2026.

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