# MyIRVING vs MBTA Go

The clearest difference is rating: MyIRVING at 4.8 against MBTA Go's 4.1. MyIRVING also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 154). MBTA Go's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 24%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyIRVING holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyIRVING has 4.2K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of MyIRVING's written reviews are positive against 62% of MBTA Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyIRVING ships an update every 5 months, MBTA Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyIRVING | MBTA Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myirving/id1491217322/reviews)** | [4.1 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **62.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#77** |
| Size | 96 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irving Oil Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491217321) | [Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055198019) |

## What reviewers say

### MyIRVING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myirving/id1491217322)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Pay for fuel using your mobile device and unlock savings. Discover nearby locations where this payment method is accepted. Access your rewards, track purchases, and view exclusive promotions.

**Highlights:** Mobile fuel payment, Location finder, Irving Rewards dashboard, Purchase history, Promotions and offers, Digital receipts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Convenient mobile pay option
- 👍 Secure payment with app
- 🚗 Useful for tracking rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
- 🤔 Confusing setup and login process
- ⚠️ Unreliable location detection
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal info required

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid credentials error when trying to log in
- Pump payment not working at many locations
- App unable to detect nearby stations correctly

**Requested features**

- Display gas prices in the app
- Allow linking to mobile wallets like Apple Pay
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Simplify account setup and login


### MBTA Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Get real-time public transit information for the Greater Boston area. Track buses, trains, and ferries live on a map, receive personalized disruption notifications, and stay updated on route closures.

**Highlights:** Live arrival times, Vehicle tracking on map, Personalized disruption notifications, Route closure alerts, Accessibility features (VoiceOver, Switch Control)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable real-time information
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Accurate bus and train tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy
- 🔓 Lack of mobile payment options
- 🔍 Missing trip planning features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to load at times
- Discrepancies between app data and actual transit times

**Requested features**

- Integrate with bike-sharing services
- Add ability to purchase tickets/passes through the app
- Improve trip planning functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyIRVING free?

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

### Is MBTA Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyIRVING or MBTA Go?

MyIRVING is rated higher. MyIRVING averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while MBTA Go averages 4.1 from 154 ratings.

### Do MyIRVING or MBTA Go have ads?

Neither MyIRVING nor MBTA Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyIRVING or MBTA Go?

MyIRVING ships an update every 5 months, and MBTA Go fortnightly. Most recently, MyIRVING was updated on November 7, 2026 and MBTA Go on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyIRVING or MBTA Go?

MyIRVING currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and MBTA Go at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*