# Trans vs CityVend

The clearest difference is rating: CityVend at 5.0 against Trans's 2.2. Trans's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CityVend sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Trans asks for nothing beyond the download.

CityVend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trans has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trans | CityVend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trans-express/id1479901573/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityvend/id1662447900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TransExpress](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090205359) | [Cityvend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697039025) |

## What reviewers say

### Trans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trans-express/id1479901573)

Track your online purchases and send invoices to communicate with service agents. Get a free US address to shop globally and have items delivered to El Salvador, saving time and money.

**Highlights:** Online purchase tracking, Invoice submission, Customer service communication, Free US shipping address, International delivery, Cost and time savings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CityVend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityvend/id1662447900)

This service helps entrepreneurs expand their customer reach by enabling local business promotion. It targets potential customers in their immediate area, aiming to boost revenue and enhance customer experience. Focus on your offerings while this platform drives customer acquisition.

**Highlights:** Local customer targeting, Business promotion tools, Revenue stream increase, Customer base expansion, Enhanced customer experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cityvend Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| HotSpot 3 miles | $0.59 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 4 miles | $1.19 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 5 miles | $1.79 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 6 miles | $2.39 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 7 miles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 8 miles | $3.59 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 9 miles | $4.19 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 17 miles | $4.79 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 18 miles | $5.39 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 19 miles | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 20 miles | $6.59 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 21 miles | $7.19 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 22 miles | $7.79 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 23 miles | $8.39 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 24 miles | $13.00 | one-time |
| Hotspot Radius 25 miles | $13.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trans free?

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

### Is CityVend free?

CityVend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trans or CityVend?

CityVend is rated higher. Trans averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CityVend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Trans or CityVend have ads?

CityVend shows ads; Trans does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trans or CityVend?

Trans ships an update every 2 months, and CityVend every 2 months. Most recently, Trans was updated on July 23, 2026 and CityVend on September 12, 2026.

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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.*