RidePATH vs NYUBus
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
NYUBus
Track active shuttles in real-time and view scheduled departures. Stay informed about important alerts as they happen, making your commute easier.
- Real-time shuttle tracking
- Scheduled departure views
- Alert notifications
- Commute planning
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NYU Shuttles made easy. Track active shuttles. View scheduled departures. Know about alerts as they happen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYUBus at 100% against RidePATH's 11%. NYUBus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). RidePATH's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (253 vs 44). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NYUBus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RidePATH has 253 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of RidePATH's written reviews are positive against 100% of NYUBus's.
RidePATH ships an update every 3 months, NYUBus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RidePATH | NYUBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (253 ratings) | 4.8 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Port Authority of NY NJ | Tin Lon Chiu |
Customer experience
RidePATH
NYUBus
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
NYUBus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RidePATH
No in-app purchases
NYUBus
No in-app purchases
