RidePATH vs Jersey Journeys
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
Jersey Journeys
Explore New Jersey with curated recommendations, event listings, and travel information. This app provides an interface for planning quick outings or full vacations, immersing users in the state's offerings.
- Travel Information
- Upcoming Events
- Curated Recommendations
- News Widgets
- Vacation Planning
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Discover New Jersey like never before with Jersey Journeys, your ultimate travel companion! Through News Widgets, Travel Information, Upcoming Events, curated recommendations, and more, this app doesn’t just guide you through the state; it immerses you in it. Whether you just want a quick bite or a full fledged vacation, Jersey Journeys provides the interface for making a joyous and memorable trip. We're coming in with some big updates very soon; stay tuned! IOS and Ipad Mockup Templates: https://previewed.app/template/76BE872C, https://previewed.app/template/7C41CCD4 Icons by Icons8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jersey Journeys at 100% against RidePATH's 11%. Jersey Journeys also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). RidePATH's advantage is ratings volume (255 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Jersey Journeys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RidePATH has 255 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Jersey Journeys's.
RidePATH ships an update every 3 months, Jersey Journeys every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RidePATH | Jersey Journeys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (255 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 255 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Port Authority of NY NJ | BANW TECHNOLOGIES LLC |
Customer experience
RidePATH
Jersey Journeys
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
Jersey Journeys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RidePATH
No in-app purchases
Jersey Journeys
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RidePATH free?
Is Jersey Journeys free?
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