# PRESTO vs BuddyRide Canada

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PRESTO at 1.4K against BuddyRide Canada's 1. BuddyRide Canada's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BuddyRide Canada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRESTO has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRESTO | BuddyRide Canada |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyride-canada/id6777608292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 148 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metrolinx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437927881) | [17480822 Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777608504) |

## What reviewers say

### PRESTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882)

Manage your transit card and pay for rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Load funds and passes instantly, set up autoload, and track your balance and transaction history. Supports multiple transit agencies across Ontario.

**Highlights:** Tap to pay with iPhone/Apple Watch, Instant fund and pass loading, Set up Autoload and Autorenew, Manage multiple cards, Check balances and transaction history, Low balance reminders

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and works well
- 📱 Convenient for checking balance and loading funds
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💳 Apple Wallet support works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 💰 Funds not updating properly or disappearing
- 🔒 Security and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and loading loops
- Login issues and accounts getting locked out
- Funds not loading or disappearing after adding
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use Presto card with Apple Wallet
- Improve balance and transaction history visibility
- Allow transferring of funds between cards
- Provide better customer support and communication


### BuddyRide Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyride-canada/id6777608292)

This carpooling application connects riders with drivers to facilitate shared journeys. Users can search for available trips, post their own rides, manage seat requests, and communicate directly with others. It offers features like profile pages, ride history, and location sharing for safe and convenient travel coordination.

**Highlights:** Search for rides, Post a ride, Request/approve seats, In-app messaging, Location sharing, Ride history, Profile pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRESTO free?

PRESTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BuddyRide Canada free?

BuddyRide Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PRESTO or BuddyRide Canada?

BuddyRide Canada is rated higher. PRESTO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while BuddyRide Canada averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PRESTO or BuddyRide Canada have ads?

Neither PRESTO nor BuddyRide Canada shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*