RidePATH vs Via Jersey City
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
Via Jersey City
This app offers an on-demand ridesharing service for Jersey City. Book a ride with a few taps and be paired with others heading in the same direction for a smart, easy, and affordable transit experience. It aims to be more efficient and sustainable than traditional public transport.
- On-demand ride booking
- Shared rides with others
- Corner-to-corner pickup
- Affordable fares
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Smart routing technology
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Think of Via Jersey City as a whole new way to get around Jersey City — a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, and affordable. With a few taps, book an on-demand ride in the app, and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. No detours, no delays. How it works: - Book a ride on your phone. - Get picked up on a nearby corner. - Share your ride with others. - Save cash and reduce carbon emissions. What we’re about: SHARED. Our corner-to-corner algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. AFFORDABLE. Aggregating people into one vehicle brings down prices. Enough said. SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make Jersey City a little bit greener and cleaner every time you ride. Questions? Reach out at support-jerseycity@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Via Jersey City at 4.7 against RidePATH's 2.2. Via Jersey City also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 254). RidePATH's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads 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.
Via Jersey City holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Via Jersey City has 1.4K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of RidePATH's written reviews are positive against 9% of Via Jersey City's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RidePATH ships an update every 3 months, Via Jersey City every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RidePATH | Via Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (254 ratings) | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 9.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 254 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — 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 | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Port Authority of NY NJ | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
RidePATH
Via Jersey City
User reviews
RidePATH
From 254 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
Via Jersey City
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast pickup times
- 👍 Reliable service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent changes to rider assignments
- 🚫 Inconvenient pickup/drop-off locations
- 💳 Limited payment options
- 🕰️ Unreliable pickup times
- 🚫 Reduced service after 9:30pm
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
Via Jersey City
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ride credits not transferring
- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect pickup time estimates
Requested features
3 requests- Restore previous app functionality
- Improve pickup/drop-off locations
- Add more payment options (Apple Pay, debit cards)
In-app purchases
RidePATH
No in-app purchases
Via Jersey City
No in-app purchases







