Comparison

BART (Official) vs MOD Ride Yuba

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

Head to head
About

BART (Official)

Plan your Bay Area transit journeys with real-time train departures and official service alerts. This app offers end-to-end trip planning, step-by-step navigation, and customized notifications for a hassle-free commute.

Highlights
  • Real-time train departures
  • End-to-end trip planner
  • Step-by-step navigation
  • Customized service alerts
  • Contactless parking payment
  • Service disruption information
Features
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The official Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) app has arrived. It’s the easiest way to plan your trip and get accurate real time train departures with data straight from BART, along with official service alerts. The BART app offers exclusive features for hassle free travel for daily commuters, infrequent users and tourists alike: -Plan your entire end to end trip with BART’s exclusive Trip Planner giving you the fastest route from your starting point to your destination using BART and multiple modes of transportation, including connecting transit, biking, walking and driving. -Step by step navigation with personalized preferences and saved favorite stations and trips. -Real time departures and schedule timetable. -Customized in-app notifications about BART service and announcements. -Contactless in-app Daily Fee parking payment -Service disruption information linked to your trip itinerary. -Report a Biohazard that needs addressing and access our BART Watch App for reporting crimes. -Escalator and Elevator advisories. -Fleet of the Future train tracker. -Cancelled trip notices. -Easily see the last train of the evening by station when you’re planning your night out or your trip home from the airport. -Station information (including if it offers a parking lot and secured bike parking). -Seamless connection to bart.gov and BARTable for deals, events, and fun. -It’s ad free; who wants to be distracted when looking how far away your train is? BART is working on future features of the app to enhance your BART experience... Tell us about the features you want.

About

MOD Ride Yuba

Book on-demand, shared rides within a specific service zone for convenient local travel. Connect to bus routes or run errands without needing your own car. Track your ride in real-time and receive fare information before booking.

Highlights
  • On-demand shared rides
  • Book rides via app
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Connect to bus routes
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
  • Zone-based service
Features
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MOD (Mobility on Demand) by Yuba-Sutter Transit is here to make your travel hassle-free! MOD is an on demand, shared ride service that comes when you want, where you want. Book rides straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes and connect to nearby bus routes or run errands locally without needing a car. With a few taps, book a ride within your specific MOD service zone. Our real-time technology ensures you find the best connection to reach your destination quickly and conveniently. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Download the MOD Ride app and create an account. 2. Book a ride by setting your pickup and drop-off locations and indicate if you’re riding with any additional passengers. This includes children or personal care attendants. 3. Receive an estimated pickup time and location upon booking. As you wait for your MOD vehicle to arrive, updates will be provided via the MOD Ride app or via text message. 4. Board the MOD vehicle when it arrives and pay your fare! ZONE-BASED SERVICE MOD is designed to provide riders with direct connections to Yuba-Sutter Transit’s local fixed routes, making cross-town travel more convenient. Zones are localized to meet specific transportation needs, and the MOD Ride app provides up-to-date information based on your location. Users outside the currently available MOD zones will not be able to see or schedule rides. USER FRIENDLY Scheduling a ride is easy and only takes a few clicks. The MOD Ride app has information on other local fixed routes, which makes travel planning a whole lot easier. Need to cancel a ride? Canceling is seamless with the MOD Ride app! Did we mention user and language-friendly? Not only has this app been tested by local members of the community just like you, but we’ve ensured our community has reliable access to transportation at a low-price. Track your MOD vehicle with estimated arrival times, pickup/drop-off locations, and fare information, all available before scheduling a ride. Accurate and up-to-date information keeps you on track and on schedule. MOD VEHICLES Our smaller, “MOD” branded buses are designed for convenient corner-to-corner service and are equipped with floor ramps for wheelchair accessibility and individuals with mobility aids. Questions? Reach out at info@yubasuttertransit.com for comments or concerns. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating or send us an email! For more MOD service information, visit www.yubasuttertransit.com/mod-ride

Screenshots

BART (Official)4 screens
MOD Ride Yuba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BART (Official) at 4.6 against MOD Ride Yuba's 3.0. BART (Official) also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 4). MOD Ride Yuba's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BART (Official) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BART (Official) has 28K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of BART (Official)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of MOD Ride Yuba's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BART (Official) ships an update every 2 months, MOD Ride Yuba every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BART (Official) versus MOD Ride Yuba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBART (Official)MOD Ride Yuba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSan Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit DistrictVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

BART (Official)

All ratings21,736 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative60.4%

MOD Ride Yuba

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

BART (Official)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Real-time departure times not updating accurately
  • Trip planning providing incorrect/nonsensical routes
  • Login and password issues causing frequent logouts
  • Parking payment not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to check Clipper card balance
  • Automatic license plate recognition for parking
  • Offline mode for schedules and trip planning
  • Better notifications for service advisories and delays
  • More customization options for favorite stations

MOD Ride Yuba

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BART (Official)

No in-app purchases

None

MOD Ride Yuba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BART (Official) free?
BART (Official) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MOD Ride Yuba free?
MOD Ride Yuba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BART (Official) or MOD Ride Yuba?
BART (Official) is rated higher. BART (Official) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while MOD Ride Yuba averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do BART (Official) or MOD Ride Yuba have ads?
Neither BART (Official) nor MOD Ride Yuba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BART (Official) or MOD Ride Yuba?
BART (Official) ships an update every 2 months, and MOD Ride Yuba every 3 weeks. Most recently, BART (Official) was updated on November 6, 2026 and MOD Ride Yuba on November 5, 2026.

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