Clear Transit vs Alto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clear Transit
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Clear Transit is a multimodal planner for using public transportation. It has been designed to help you every day to move on your city or country. You can select your origin and destination point just writing them or selecting from a map. Then a set of routes are proposed; just select the best route for you to see in detail and arrive to your destination. Clear, rapid and free.
Alto
Experience on-demand rides with a focus on comfort and control. Customize your journey's music and lighting, and enjoy professional, vetted drivers. Predictable arrival times and a commitment to safety redefine your travel.
- Personalized ride control (music, lighting)
- Professional employee drivers
- Rigorous driver background checks
- Real-time driver monitoring
- Predictable arrival times
- 5-minute free wait time
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At Alto, your ride is our obsession. With new cars, professional employee drivers, and an elegant app that puts you in control, Alto is creating a new standard for on-demand rides. Control your ride’s music, lighting, or set your driver to “do not disturb mode,” all from the touch of your app. With Alto, you drive everything, except the car! At Alto, safety is our top priority. Every Alto driver is an employee of our company, undergoes a rigorous background check, and is thoroughly trained. We monitor our drivers in real-time to ensure you have an exceptional experience on every ride. Download the app and join Alto to start riding! Once you request a ride, your driver will be there in ~10 minutes, every time. We run on your schedule with the promise of predictable timing. And once we show up, we’ll wait the first 5 minutes for free. Visit www.ridealto.com to learn more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Alto at 2 against Clear Transit's —. Alto also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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 | Clear Transit | Alto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Seca | Alto Experience, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Clear Transit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Alto
Reported bugs
3 issues- App glitches and crashes
- GPS issues causing driver confusion
- Membership cancellation difficulties
Requested features
3 requests- Add multiple stops capability
- Integrate flight tracking for airport rides
- Provide more transparent pricing upfront
In-app purchases
Clear Transit
No in-app purchases
Alto
No in-app purchases









