Prime Time Shuttle vs Shuttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prime Time Shuttle
Book affordable private transportation for any occasion, from daily commutes to nights out. Enjoy pre-set pricing and cashless payments with professional, licensed drivers. Travel quickly and safely to your destination.
- Affordable transportation
- Professional drivers
- Pre-established pricing
- Cashless payment system
- Licensed and insured drivers
- Airport and city travel
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Use Prime Time Shuttle to quickly find a great price for transportation anywhere! Whether you are going to or from work, the airport or a safe night out, let Prime Time Shuttle’s professional drivers get you there quickly and safely. Cheaper than a taxi, Prime Time Shuttle provides a professional private driver who is fully licensed and insured. Pre-established pricing ensures that both the customer and service provider know what the payment will be ahead of time so there are no surprises at the end of the trip. Our cashless system means that you don’t have to worry about payment. Enter your credit or debit card, and your personal chauffeur will get his payment without you ever having to open your wallet. Service is currently available in Los Angeles, San Diego and expanding quickly.
Shuttle
This app provides an on-demand ride-sharing service for campus transportation. It allows users to find shuttle or bus routes, track arrivals, and receive efficient, cost-effective rides to their destinations.
- On-demand shuttle booking
- Bus connection checks
- Real-time tracking
- Smart routing algorithm
- Cost-effective rides
- 24/7 customer support
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Shuttle - powered by Via is the smart on-demand ride-sharing service and the best way to check bus connections on campus. Simply find a ride on your smartphone, and get an on-demand shuttle or a bus proposal. Shuttle - powered by Via is an easy, fast and smart way to get around the campus. >How it works: Specify desired pick-up and destination locations and track your shuttle or bus’s arrival time in the app. Our algorithm will guide you to a nearby pick up point where you can board your shuttle or bus. This way, your shuttle and its passengers don't have to take detours and everyone gets to their destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. > Efficiency at its best: With Shuttle - powered by Via, you can get on-demand or bus proposals, depending on what is most efficient for your specific request. An on-demand shuttle picks you up at a nearby pick up location and takes you to your destination. The bus lines pick up riders at specific bus stops. >Cost effective for all: Passengers can be taken to their destination for free on the company's premises. > First-class customer service: Got a problem? Email, text or call us anytime and we'll be happy to help! We offer real-time customer support so you can enjoy your ride.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Prime Time Shuttle at 3.7 against Shuttle's 3.0. Prime Time Shuttle also leads on ratings volume (281 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Prime Time Shuttle holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prime Time Shuttle has 281 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Prime Time Shuttle's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shuttle's.
Prime Time Shuttle ships an update every 3 weeks, Shuttle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prime Time Shuttle | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (281 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews — better | 35.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ride Share Pro, Inc | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
Prime Time Shuttle
Shuttle
In-app purchases
Prime Time Shuttle
No in-app purchases
Shuttle
No in-app purchases
