Boxcar Transit vs Gary's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boxcar Transit
This app offers a premium commuting experience with direct bus routes to NYC's midtown and East Side. Enjoy amenities like Wi-Fi and power outlets, and eliminate parking hassles with reserved spots near your transit stop.
- One-seat ride to NYC
- Wi-Fi equipped buses
- Power outlets at every seat
- Professional chauffeurs
- Reserved parking near transit
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Commute like a pro with Boxcar. Boxcar's business-class commute provides a one-seat ride to NYC's midtown and the East Side. All our buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat, and professional chauffeurs. Never search for parking again, with a reserved spot just steps from your preferred train station or bus stop. We currently have over 1,000 parking spaces near 50 train stations.
Gary's
Discover a curated selection of wines and specialty foods from a renowned store with multiple locations. Browse unique offerings and find delicious items for any occasion.
- Wine selection
- Specialty foods
- Store locator
- New Jersey locations
- California locations
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A wine and specialty foods store with locations in New Jersey and California.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gary's at 4.7 against Boxcar Transit's 4.4. Gary's also leads on ratings volume (550 vs 117). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Gary's holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 550 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.
Boxcar Transit ships an update every 2 months, Gary's every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boxcar Transit | Gary's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (117 ratings) | 4.7 (550 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 117 | 550 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Boxcar, Inc. | Gary's Wine & Marketplace |
Customer experience
Boxcar Transit
Gary's
User reviews
Boxcar Transit
From 117 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Seamless booking and app usage
- 🚌 Comfortable and modern buses
- 🚀 Efficient and convenient commute
- ✨ Great alternative to NJ Transit
- 💯 Excellent customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is slow and buggy
- 🐛 App does not work for account completion
- 🐛 GPS tracking is terrible
- 📉 Buses are behind schedule
- 💸 Too expensive
Gary's
From 550 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent service and delivery
- 👍 User-friendly app and easy to navigate
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering and curbside pickup
- 🏪 Great selection of wines and liquors
- 💳 Seamless checkout and payment process
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Search function needs improvement
- 🔑 Login and password issues
- 🎁 Lack of promo codes and rewards
- 🧭 Navigation and order history could be better
Bugs and requests
Boxcar Transit
Reported bugs
11 issues- App slow and won't complete account setup
- GPS tracking inaccurate
- Buses frequently behind schedule
- Location changes with short notice
- App disrespects portrait screen lock
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- Ticket display defaults to landscape
- App doesn't format fields correctly for autofill
- App is fundamentally broken
- No service in prime locations
- App useless in suburbs
- App doesn't work for account completion
Requested features
6 requests- Fix horizontal vs portrait screen lock
- Mimic NJTransit app ticket display behavior
- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve auto-fill functionality
- Improve form field formatting
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- Show route stops in the app
Gary's
Reported bugs
4 issues- Intermittent app crashes
- Inconsistent login and password issues
- Delivery delays and order tracking problems
- Visuals and UI elements not always working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add sorting and filtering options
- Improve search functionality
- Integrate rewards and loyalty program
- Enhance order history and repeat ordering
- Introduce a chat feature for customer support
In-app purchases
Boxcar Transit
No in-app purchases
Gary's
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Boxcar Transit free?
Is Gary's free?
Which has better reviews, Boxcar Transit or Gary's?
Do Boxcar Transit or Gary's have ads?
Which is updated more often, Boxcar Transit or Gary's?
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