RidePATH vs Stevens Shuttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RidePATH
This app provides real-time train departures, service alerts, and schedules for the PATH train system. Plan your trips with up-to-date information on routes and service changes. Stay informed about news and improvements to the transit service.
- Real-time train departures
- Customized service alerts
- Up-to-date service schedules
- Trip planner
- News and information on service changes
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The PATH train is a vital connection between New Jersey and New York, serving millions of riders a year. Download the official RidePATH app for: · Real-time train departures from each station · Service alerts customized to your route and time of day pushed to your screen · Up-to-date service schedules · A trip planner that allows you to see routes based on departure/arrival time · News and information on changes and improvements to PATH Stay informed by downloading the RidePATH app today! PATH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. NOTE: Users will be prompted to accept the Port Authority Privacy Statement. Please refer to the PANYNJ Privacy Statement for data collection and use. https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/privacy-statement-mobile-applications.html Terms of use: https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/terms-of-use-and-license-mobile-apps.html
Stevens Shuttle
This app provides an on-demand shuttle service for safe and convenient travel around campus and within Hoboken, especially at night. Book rides easily through the app and share your journey with other users.
- On-demand shuttle booking
- Campus and city travel
- Safe night rides
- Shared rides
- Free service
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Stevens Shuttle makes your daily commute easy and helps you travel safely at night. How it works: - Book a ride to or from campus. - Get picked up by a Stevens shuttle. - Share your ride with other people getting around campus. - Get where you need to go any day of the week — completely free. More about us: SAFE. Stevens Shuttle serves rides between campus and anywhere in Hoboken at night. We are the safe alternative to walking alone at night. FREE. Stevens Shuttle has you covered. This service is completely free, making your commute more affordable. EASY. All you have to do to ride with Stevens Shuttle is download the app, sign up, and book your ride. Questions? Reach out to stevens-riders@ridewithvia.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stevens Shuttle at 4.8 against RidePATH's 2.2. Stevens Shuttle also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 11%). RidePATH's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Stevens Shuttle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 346 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of RidePATH's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stevens Shuttle's.
RidePATH ships an update every 3 months, Stevens Shuttle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RidePATH | Stevens Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (244 ratings) | 4.8 (346 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 244 | 346 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Port Authority of NY NJ | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
RidePATH
Stevens Shuttle
User reviews
RidePATH
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Real-time train info
- 📊 Helpful schedule and trip planning
- 🌐 Useful alerts and notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time data
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🕰️ Outdated schedule information
- 🚫 Unreliable service updates
Stevens Shuttle
From 346 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Enthusiastic and knowledgeable driver (Omar)
- ✨ Magnificent and elevated travel experience (J.H. Cromwell)
- 👍 App is great overall (sbawa2)
Room to improve
- 😞 Never accurate pickup times
- 😞 Shuttle arrives early and leaves
- 😞 No way to arrive on time
- 😞 Shuttle system is frustrating
- 😞 Limited pickup spots
Bugs and requests
RidePATH
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on recent iOS updates
- Schedule tab not functioning properly
- Inconsistent real-time data across platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to add more than 2 favorite stations
- Integration with mobile payment options
- Improved notifications for service disruptions
- More detailed route and station information
Stevens Shuttle
Reported bugs
8 issues- Pickup times are inaccurate
- Notifications are misleading
- Shuttles cancel without notice
- Call feature is non-functional
- Password reset texts do not arrive
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- Support link is broken
- App glitches when shuttle moves on map
- SMS updates are not being received
Requested features
8 requests- Improve pickup time accuracy
- Expand pickup locations
- Ensure shuttle operates until advertised closing time
- Fix call feature
- Improve driver training/address driver issues
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- Fix SMS notification issues
- Fix password reset text delivery
- Fix app map glitches
In-app purchases
RidePATH
No in-app purchases
Stevens Shuttle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RidePATH free?
Is Stevens Shuttle free?
Which has better reviews, RidePATH or Stevens Shuttle?
Do RidePATH or Stevens Shuttle have ads?
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