SBNYC vs VIA goMobile+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SBNYC
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The "SBNYC: Set For Success" app has been created and designed specifically for large scale group safety and awareness in New York City. It will serve to keep Students, Lead Chaperones, Directors/Trip Leaders and Tour Guides better connected and on the same page. Students On Broadway NYC is all about creating a balanced, safe and superior New York City experience that exceeds expectations at every turn. The mobile app displays student itinerary, a real-time notification dashboard, and an "I'm Lost" feature that allows Tour Guides to locate students that have been separated from the group. Safety is our main priority!
VIA goMobile+
Purchase and activate transit fares instantly on your smartphone. Store multiple tickets, use various payment methods, and enjoy touchless boarding. Access trip planning and next bus information easily.
- Purchase and activate fares instantly
- Store multiple tickets on phone
- Use Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard
- Add funds with cash at retailers
- Touchless payment
- Trip planning and next bus info
- Available in English and Spanish
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VIA goMobile+ is VIA Metropolitan Transit’s mobile-ticketing app, available for smartphones. Purchase fares on the go for easy, fast boarding. There are never additional fees to purchase VIA products through your goMobile+ app. It’s the way to go! Benefits • Stop worrying about misplaced or expired passes. Buy and activate VIA fares and passes instantly on your phone. • Use Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard for purchases and set up an optional account to make future visits faster. Add funds to your account using cash at retailers. • Store multiple tickets on your phone for future activation. • Touchless payment is safe and quick. • Take your tickets with you when you upgrade your phone. • Quick links to trip planning and Next Bus information at your fingertips anytime. • Available in English and Spanish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SBNYC at weekly against VIA goMobile+'s every 4 months. SBNYC also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). 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.
SBNYC ships an update weekly, VIA goMobile+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SBNYC | VIA goMobile+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.8 (74 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUDENTS ON BROADWAY NYC, LLC | VIA Metropolitan Transit |
In-app purchases
SBNYC
No in-app purchases
VIA goMobile+
No in-app purchases







