UTSA The ‘Runner vs VIA Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UTSA The ‘Runner
Get real-time bus arrival information for the UTSA bus system. Plan your commute and never miss a bus with up-to-the-minute updates.
- Real-time bus arrival information
- UTSA bus system tracking
- Commute planning
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UTSA The ‘Runner provides real-time arrival information for UTSA’s bus system.
VIA Link
Book personalized, express transit services in San Antonio. This app offers a convenient way to schedule and manage your rides for efficient travel within the city.
- Personalized transit booking
- Express transit services
- San Antonio travel
- Schedule rides
- Manage bookings
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VIA Link lets you book personalized, express transit in San Antonio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VIA Link at 3.7 against UTSA The ‘Runner's 1.4. VIA Link also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 13%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
VIA Link holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIA Link has 231 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of UTSA The ‘Runner's written reviews are positive against 42% of VIA Link's.
UTSA The ‘Runner ships an update every 5 months, VIA Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UTSA The ‘Runner | VIA Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (44 ratings) | 3.7 (231 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | 41.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 | 231 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Syncromatics | RideCo Inc. |
Customer experience
UTSA The ‘Runner
VIA Link
Bugs and requests
UTSA The ‘Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VIA Link
Reported bugs
10 issues- App logs users out randomly requiring re-registration
- Phone number verification SMS never arrives
- GPS location services are slow and inaccurate
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Ride cancellations without warning
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- Driver tablets go offline
- App picks incorrect pickup locations automatically
- Navigation gives inefficient routes
- No driver assigned for extended periods
- Inconsistent app behavior across updates
Requested features
14 requests- Push notifications when driver is assigned and nearby
- Accurate real-time driver location tracking
- Reliable scheduled pickup times with guaranteed windows
- Expand service coverage to more areas of San Antonio
- Restore removed bus routes (629, 630, 631, 672)
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- Better pickup/dropoff location selection
- Phone booking option for those without app access
- Improved customer support accessibility
- More drivers during peak hours
- Safer pickup/dropoff stop locations
- Clearer support contact information in app
- Voice-over accessibility improvements for visually impaired users
- Simpler app interface (reduce redundant steps)
- Better integration with bus schedules
In-app purchases
UTSA The ‘Runner
No in-app purchases
VIA Link
No in-app purchases
