Comparison

SEPTA Transit Watch vs Velomodo Philly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SEPTA Transit Watch

This app provides a discreet way to report suspicious activity directly to transit police. Users can send text messages, photos, and locations, with an option for anonymous reporting. It also features alerts for persons of interest.

Highlights
  • Report suspicious activity
  • Send text messages and photos
  • Discreet reporting with disabled flash
  • Location tagging
  • Anonymous reporting option
  • Direct call to transit police
  • Be On the Look Out (BOLO) alerts
Features
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“See something Say something” for smartphones The SEPTA Transit Watch App offers the public a quick and discreet method for reporting suspicious activity directly to the police. The app can send pictures, text messages, and locations of suspicious people or activities. From the home screen, users have two easy options for contacting the SEPTA transit police: * The “Report a Problem” button allows users to send text or photos directly to the SEPTA Transit Police. To ensure discretion, the camera flash is automatically disabled when photos are taken through the app. When reporting an issue, users can select locations and report categories to assist the SEPTA Transit Police. Riders can also send reports anonymously if they chose. * The “Call SEPTA Police” button will connect customers directly to the SEPTA Transit Police. The application is designed for SEPTA. If you send a report in an area without cellular connectivity, it will be stored and sent when connectivity returns. The system is also designed to send text messages before pictures so that the SEPTA Transit Police can get app reports as quickly as possible. Additional Features BOLO (Be On the Look Out) Alerts. BOLO Alerts on the app may display alerts from SEPTA Transit Police about specific persons of interest. For example, the app may display information about a missing person or child, such as where they were last seen. If you see a person from a BOLO, immediately call 911 and send an app report to SEPTA Transit Police discreetly.

About

Velomodo Philly

Features
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Bike commuting, finally trustworthy. Velomodo gives you a secure place to park your bike at transit hubs and the integrated service that keeps you riding. Reserve your pod in advance, store your bike with confidence, and connect with trusted local bike shops, all from one app. Built for transit commuters with high-value bikes. If you've ever skipped biking because you couldn't trust the parking Velomodo is for you. Smart access pods at Fox Chase station give you secured-by-design storage. Your space is yours. For riders, by people who ride. Velomodo is made by Sportworks, the team that has built bike infrastructure for transit agencies across North America for over 20 years. We believe cycling should be a legitimate, first-class transportation choice. Velomodo is how we make that real. Where to find us. Velomodo is launching at SEPTA Fox Chase Station in June 2026, with additional locations across the Northeast and Pacific Northwest to follow. Don't see a pod near you yet? Tell us where you ride, we're expanding to where the riders are. Questions, feedback, or service issues? Get in touch through the app or at sportworks.com.

Screenshots

SEPTA Transit Watch3 screens
Velomodo Philly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Velomodo Philly at every 2 weeks against SEPTA Transit Watch's every 18 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEPTA Transit Watch ships an update every 18 months, Velomodo Philly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SEPTA Transit Watch versus Velomodo Philly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPTA Transit WatchVelomodo Philly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (622 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings622 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELERTS CorpOmni CleanAir

Bugs and requests

SEPTA Transit Watch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trains are running late
  • Photo and text reporting functionality not working
  • Location selection becomes inaccurate on moving trains

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to specify train direction (Northbound/Southbound) when reporting
  • Better signage inside transit cars showing train and car numbers
  • Real-time follow-up notifications on submitted reports
  • Improved location selection for moving vehicles
  • Regular announcements about transit rules and consequences for violations
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  • Better communication about train delays and reasons

Velomodo Philly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SEPTA Transit Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Velomodo Philly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEPTA Transit Watch free?
SEPTA Transit Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velomodo Philly free?
Velomodo Philly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEPTA Transit Watch or Velomodo Philly have ads?
Neither SEPTA Transit Watch nor Velomodo Philly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEPTA Transit Watch or Velomodo Philly?
SEPTA Transit Watch ships an update every 18 months, and Velomodo Philly every 2 weeks. Most recently, SEPTA Transit Watch was updated on October 21, 2026 and Velomodo Philly on October 1, 2026.

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