MyJTA vs ParkStAug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyJTA
This app offers a comprehensive travel solution for the First Coast, integrating bus, ferry, and other transit services. Plan personalized trips, view real-time arrivals, track vehicles, and manage fares all in one place.
- Personalized trip planning
- Real-time arrivals and schedules
- Live bus tracking
- Service alerts
- Fare allocation wallet
- Nearby station finder
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An exciting new way to travel around the First Coast is now in the palm of your hands. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is proud to present our customers with the new MyJTA app. Our new all-in-one app provides one source for travelers using our Bus, ReadiRide, Connexion, Ferry, Skyway, and other services: - Personalized Trip Planning - Find Nearby Stations & Stops - Bus Route Maps and Guides - Service Alerts for Planned and Unplanned Changes - Real-time Arrivals & Schedules - Wallet Feature for Easy Fare Allocation - Live Tracking of Bus Locations on the Map - Add Favorites to Allow for One-Click Views of the Information Most Important to You MyJTA provides a personalized experience across all services for daily commuters and tourists alike! It is a great tool for optimizing all your First Coast transportation needs. Plan your trip, pay your fare, travel your way. All in one app!
ParkStAug
Easily pay for and manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Avoid feeding meters and receive alerts before your session expires. Extend your parking time remotely and view future rate changes.
- Pay for parking on the go
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- Receive parking session end alerts
- View future parking rates
- Manage parking history
- Receive email receipts
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No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! PAY ON THE GO Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone. - Time's precious, stop wasting it feeding a meter. - Forget refilling the meter in the rain. NO PRICE SURPRISES See when parking rates will change in the future – even when there’s free parking! - Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session. - Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app. STRESS-FREE PARKING Get alerts when your parking session is about to end. - Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter, we have you covered. NO NEED TO RUSH Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.* - Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Extend your parking session via our app. -------- GET STARTED TODAY 1. Download the ParkStAug app. 2. Park where you see ParkStAug app signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The ParkStAug app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback. -------- APP PERMISSIONS - Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby parking zones. * where applicable -------- In accordance with section 316.1964, Florida Statutes, persons with a disabled parking permit or license plate are exempt from parking fees in City of St. Augustine metered parking spaces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyJTA at 42% against ParkStAug's 9%. MyJTA also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5K vs 217). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyJTA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyJTA has 5K ratings behind it against 217, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of MyJTA's written reviews are positive against 9% of ParkStAug's.
MyJTA ships an update every 2 months, ParkStAug every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyJTA | ParkStAug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5K ratings) — better | 4.2 (217 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 217 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacksonville Transportation Authority | City of St. Augustine, FL |
Customer experience
MyJTA
ParkStAug
User reviews
MyJTA
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for planning trips
- 👍 Friendly and helpful drivers
- 👍 Decent service
- 👍 Reliable for transportation needs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate bus arrival times
- 🐛 Buses not showing up on schedule
- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🤬 Rude and unprofessional drivers
- 🤬 Poor customer service
ParkStAug
From 217 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well enough for overtime parking
- 👍 Always get a text to add money
Room to improve
- 😞 No Apple Pay support
- 😞 Does not accept valid credit cards
- 😞 Payment methods have challenges
- 😞 App does not work
- 😞 Cannot extend parking from app
Bugs and requests
MyJTA
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing or not loading properly
- Incorrect bus route information
- Issues with purchasing and accessing digital tickets
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to track bus locations in real-time
- Improve route planning and trip recommendations
- Allow transferring of pre-purchased tickets
- Integrate with mobile wallets for easier ticket management
- Provide more discounted fare options
ParkStAug
Reported bugs
5 issues- Invalid card error
- Network failures when adding debit card
- App deletes typed digits when switching apps
- App does not work when phone reception is spotty
- App does not send SMS or email to register
Requested features
12 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow using existing parking apps
- Accept American Express
- Sign In with Apple
- Apple Pay in-app
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- Take American Express
- Make banner stay visible longer
- Prompt when session is about to expire
- Inform about resuming fees after hours
- Allow local discount ParkNow card use
- Allow ParkNow card use
- Adjust parking time more flexibly
In-app purchases
MyJTA
No in-app purchases
ParkStAug
No in-app purchases
