Comparison

UTA BusTrack vs UTA On Demand

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UTA BusTrack

Track buses in real-time and access full transit schedules offline. View bus locations, save favorite stops, and set arrival alarms. Downloadable PDF schedules are also available.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Offline UTA schedule
  • Today Widget and Apple Watch app
  • View nearby bus stops
  • Save favorite stops
  • Set arrival alarms
  • Downloadable PDF schedules
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UTA BusTrack will help you to catch a bus and provides the full UTA Transit schedule offline. Moreover, it shows where the buses are in real-time! This app also provides the PDFs of the schedules, so you have them all with you right in your pocket! List of Awesome features: • REAL-TIME TRACKING!! • Complete OFFLINE UTA schedule, no internet necessary • Today Widget • Apple Watch App • See all bus stops near you • Get the schedule of any bus stop • Directions from your home to a specific street • Search and save stops as favorites • See routes and all stops on a bus trip • Get the schedule of complete Routes • See which stop is coming next and the arrival time • Set Alarms, that remind you before the Bus should arrive • Schedules as PDFs can be downloaded in the app Subscribe to Premium Features to enjoy even more features: • No Ads • Real-Time schedule data in the Today Widget • Real-Time schedule data on the Apple Watch • More stop times on the Apple Watch Route and departure data provided by permission of UTA. This app is not an official UTA app! 'Premium Features' subscription is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your Account will be charged the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription's one-year period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. You can manage your subscriptions or cancel auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings in the App Store. For more information, see our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://utabustrack.app/privacy.php Terms of Service: https://utabustrack.app/tos.php Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

UTA On Demand

Book on-demand rides in select Salt Lake City zones. This app matches you with others heading in the same direction for efficient, shared transit. Enjoy affordable fares and contribute to a greener community with every ride.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • Shared rides with algorithm matching
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off
  • Affordable fares
  • Sustainable transit option
Features
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UTA On Demand makes it easier than ever to move around select zones in the greater Salt Lake City area — with a few taps, book a ride using the app and we’ll pair you with others headed your way. No detours, no delays. What we’re about: SHARED. Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency of a shared one. 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 your community a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride. AFFORDABLE An adult one-way fare is only $2.50, so grab your friends and take a ride! How does UTA On Demand work? UTA On Demand is an on-demand travel concept that takes multiple passengers heading in the same direction and books them into a shared vehicle. Using the UTA On Demand app, input your address and we’ll match you with a vehicle going your way. We’ll pick you up on a nearby corner and drop you off within a short walk of your chosen destination. Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.

Screenshots

UTA BusTrack4 screens
UTA On Demand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UTA On Demand at 4.6 against UTA BusTrack's 2.1. UTA On Demand also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). UTA BusTrack's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UTA BusTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UTA On Demand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UTA On Demand holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTA On Demand has 2.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of UTA BusTrack's written reviews are positive against 30% of UTA On Demand's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UTA BusTrack versus UTA On Demand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTA BusTrackUTA On Demand
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (27 ratings)4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews30.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings272.5K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGörkem GüclüVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

UTA BusTrack

All ratings23 ratings
Positive30.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

UTA On Demand

All ratings2,505 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative62.6%

Bugs and requests

UTA BusTrack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UTA On Demand

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Issues with booking and payment processing
  • Incorrect location and address detection
  • Inconsistent driver performance and behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand service area and coverage
  • Improve app reliability and accuracy of estimated times
  • Provide better customer support and communication
  • Integrate with other transit options like TRAX and FrontRunner

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UTA BusTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro subscription$9.491 Year
None

UTA On Demand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UTA BusTrack free?
UTA BusTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTA On Demand free?
UTA On Demand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UTA BusTrack or UTA On Demand?
UTA On Demand is rated higher. UTA BusTrack averages 2.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while UTA On Demand averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.
Do UTA BusTrack or UTA On Demand have ads?
UTA BusTrack shows ads; UTA On Demand does not.

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