Link On Demand vs Lost in the Gardens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link On Demand
This app provides free, on-demand shuttle service within city limits. Book a ride, share your journey with others heading in the same direction, and enjoy convenient, comfortable travel in ADA-accessible, family-friendly shuttles. Track your ride in real-time.
- On-demand shuttle booking
- Shared rides
- ADA-accessible shuttles
- Real-time shuttle tracking
- Family-friendly vehicles
- Professional drivers
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Free, easy and convenient on-demand travel in and around the the City of Lone Tree, Meridian, Highlands Ranch, Stonegate, and Parker. Travel in comfort by yourself or with friends in one of our ADA-accessible, family-friendly, vehicles driven by professional drivers. Just download the free Link On Demand app today, book your seat and go where you want, when you want. It is as easy as click and go. Our intelligent service allows passengers to share their journey with others going their way. Book a journey and our powerful algorithm matches you with one of the City’s shuttles that will pick you up at a convenient spot. Link On Demand is a new model of on-demand transport - a technology-enabled vehicle that comes to a street corner near you, when and where you need it. Areas we serve: Locations in and around the City of Lone Tree, Meridian, Highlands Ranch, Stonegate and Parker. How does Link On Demand work? - Link 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 Link On Demand app, input your address within the areas we serve, and we’ll match you with a vehicle going your way. We’ll pick you up at your location, or nearby, and drop you off at your destination. Our smart algorithms provide journey times that are comparable to a taxi and much more convenient than other modes of travel. How long will I wait? - You'll always get an accurate estimate of your pick-up ETA before booking. You can also track your Link On Demand shuttle in real time in the app. How many passengers will I share a vehicle with? - The number of passengers you will share a journey with varies based on capacity and your chosen destination! Love our app? Please rate us! Questions? Email us at support-linkondemand@ridewithvia.com
Lost in the Gardens
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Your unofficial guide to the Denver Botanic Gardens. - See your current location when visiting the Gardens - Find exhibits on the map and search by name App icon created by Andrew Roman (https://aero-man.github.io/).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lost in the Gardens at every 6 days against Link On Demand's monthly. Link On Demand's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Link On Demand ships an update monthly, Lost in the Gardens every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link On Demand | Lost in the Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (587 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 587 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Scott Odle |
Bugs and requests
Link On Demand
Reported bugs
5 issues- App glitches with pickup location
- Cannot log into existing account
- Bug preventing pre-scheduling rides
- App accuracy is always inaccurate
- App has internal server error
Requested features
5 requests- Input text box for gate codes/directions
- Car seats as backup
- Expand service area
- Offer Sunday service
- Give back ability to see minutes before pickup
Lost in the Gardens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Link On Demand
No in-app purchases
Lost in the Gardens
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Link On Demand free?
Is Lost in the Gardens free?
Do Link On Demand or Lost in the Gardens have ads?
Which is updated more often, Link On Demand or Lost in the Gardens?
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