Boxcar Transit vs Love Local
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.
Love Local
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You can now receive, view and spend your Downtown Gift Cards straight from your phone! No need to wait for the post, no additional cards to carry around. Just a brilliantly convenient app that supports spending with local businesses, digitally. Receive Gift Cards straight to your phone via text or email, view your cards, add to your Apple wallet, view where to spend and see your local spending history all in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Boxcar Transit at 3 against Love Local's —. Love Local's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). On price 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.
| Parameter | Boxcar Transit | Love Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (117 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boxcar, Inc. | Miconex Ltd |
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
Love Local
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boxcar Transit
No in-app purchases
Love Local
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Boxcar Transit free?
Is Love Local free?
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