EZFare vs RideGoBus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZFare
Purchase bus fares for multiple transit systems conveniently through a single application. Avoid visiting transit centers or waiting in lines, and eliminate the need for cash.
- Purchase fares on multiple transit systems
- Anytime, anywhere access
- Eliminate need for physical tickets/passes
- No waiting in line
- Cashless payments
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EZfare allows transit users to download one app and purchase fares on multiple transit systems, anytime, anywhere. No need to go to multiple transit centers to purchase tickets/passes or wait in line on the bus. Plus, you can leave your cash at home!
RideGoBus
Book intercity bus trips, access e-tickets, and view schedules. Enjoy amenities like Wi-Fi and power outlets on board. This service operates year-round, offering safe, reliable, and affordable transportation.
- Book trips
- Show e-tickets
- Check schedules
- On-board Wi-Fi
- Power outlets
- On-board bathroom
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Book a trip, show your E-Ticket, check schedules, and more with the GoBus app. GoBus provides passengers with first-class amenities like on-board Wi-Fi, power outlets, and bathroom. Operating 365 days a year, we strive to provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation to all. Fares start at under $10 one way. Find out more and book a trip via the app, at RideGoBus.com or by calling 888-95-GoBus.
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Verdict
EZFare and RideGoBus both sit at 2.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of RideGoBus's written reviews are positive against 27% of EZFare's. RideGoBus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). EZFare's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
RideGoBus holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZFare has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of EZFare's written reviews are positive against 50% of RideGoBus's.
EZFare ships an update every 3 months, RideGoBus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZFare | RideGoBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (85 ratings) | 2.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Transit Risk Pool | United Bus Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
EZFare
RideGoBus
In-app purchases
EZFare
No in-app purchases
RideGoBus
No in-app purchases
