Comparison

EZFare vs Purdue Campus Transit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Purchase fares on multiple transit systems
  • Anytime, anywhere access
  • Eliminate need for physical tickets/passes
  • No waiting in line
  • Cashless payments
Features
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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!

About

Purdue Campus Transit

Navigate campus transit with real-time updates and route planning. Request on-demand rides and find the most efficient bus routes to get you to your destination quickly.

Highlights
  • Real-time transit updates
  • Bus route planning
  • On-demand ride requests
  • Campus navigation
Features
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Your ride. Your route. Powered by Purdue. The Purdue University Campus Transit app helps you find the best bus routes, request on-demand rides and stay in the loop with real-time transit updates. Whether you're heading to class, the airport or just across campus, your next ride is at your fingertips.

Screenshots

EZFare4 screens
Purdue Campus Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EZFare at 2.6 against Purdue Campus Transit's 1.4. EZFare also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 8%). Purdue Campus Transit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

EZFare holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of EZFare's written reviews are positive against 8% of Purdue Campus Transit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZFare ships an update every 3 months, Purdue Campus Transit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EZFare versus Purdue Campus Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZFarePurdue Campus Transit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (85 ratings) — better1.4 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews — better8.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhio Transit Risk PoolLiftango

Customer experience

EZFare

All ratings85 ratings
Positive37.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative70.3%

Purdue Campus Transit

All ratings49 ratings
Positive10.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.0%

Bugs and requests

EZFare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Purdue Campus Transit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't load properly
  • Location tracking issues
  • Unreliable on-demand service

Requested features

3 requests
  • More bus routes covering high-demand areas
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Expanded on-demand pickup/drop-off locations

In-app purchases

None

EZFare

No in-app purchases

None

Purdue Campus Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZFare free?
EZFare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purdue Campus Transit free?
Purdue Campus Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZFare or Purdue Campus Transit?
EZFare is rated higher. EZFare averages 2.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Purdue Campus Transit averages 1.4 from 51 ratings.
Do EZFare or Purdue Campus Transit have ads?
Neither EZFare nor Purdue Campus Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZFare or Purdue Campus Transit?
EZFare ships an update every 3 months, and Purdue Campus Transit every 3 weeks. Most recently, EZFare was updated on September 14, 2026 and Purdue Campus Transit on September 23, 2026.

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