rideCAT vs Raphael Riders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
rideCAT
Purchase transit passes, plan your journeys, locate your stops, and monitor your ride in real-time. This app eliminates the need for cash or physical passes, allowing you to buy and activate fares directly from your phone.
- Buy transit passes on your phone
- Plan trips and find stops
- Track rides in real-time
- Store passes in electronic wallet
- Activate passes for travel
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The rideCAT App lets you buy passes, plan your trip(s), find your stop, and track your ride in real-time. No cash, no change, no worries. Never worry about missing a ride while you're stuck in line to buy your pass. You can buy your pass on your phone in seconds. Your phone is the pass! Benefits • Never misplace your pass again • Take your pass with you when you upgrade your phone Get started with mobile ticketing today: • Download the rideCAT App • Add payment information • Select and purchase your fare • See your pass in your electronic wallet • Activate your pass when riding or store for later use
Raphael Riders
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Raphael Riders facilitates communication between passengers and their transport provider through a simple, fast, and accessible experience. The app allows users to view trips associated with a passenger, request contact with the office, and easily communicate by phone call or SMS, all from a clear bilingual interface designed to reduce friction and improve customer service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Raphael Riders at every 3 days against rideCAT's every 18 months. 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.
rideCAT ships an update every 18 months, Raphael Riders every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | rideCAT | Raphael Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Collier County Board of County Commissioners | Milanes Transport LLC |
In-app purchases
rideCAT
No in-app purchases
Raphael Riders
No in-app purchases
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