MyJTA vs JTRAN
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!
JTRAN
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JTRAN mobile app allows passengers to manage their transportation from the convenience of their smart phone. - Flexibility to Manage Trips - Empower riders with direct access to review and manage their trips - View upcoming and completed trips, easily cancel trips - Convenient Trip Details View - Passenger notifications with accurate vehicle ETAs, reduce wait time - Ability to follow bus on a visual map to see exact location - Simple Mobile Interface - 24/7 access to account profiles, settings and reservations - Customize user preferences and save favorite destinations NOTE: Access to some features will depend on the service guidelines.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyJTA at every 2 months against JTRAN's every 16 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyJTA ships an update every 2 months, JTRAN every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyJTA | JTRAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacksonville Transportation Authority | City of Jackson |
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
JTRAN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyJTA
No in-app purchases
JTRAN
No in-app purchases
