Link Transit On vs STO on demand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link Transit On
This app allows you to book and manage on-demand shared rides for microtransit services in select cities. Set pickup and drop-off points, schedule rides in advance or in real-time, and track your vehicle's arrival. Receive notifications and trip duration updates.
- Book on-demand shared rides
- Set pickup and drop-off points
- Schedule rides in advance
- Track vehicle location in real-time
- Receive ride notifications
- Manage multiple rides
- Syncs with calendar
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Pick a city and sign-in to access all Transit On-Demand shared rides available to get around your area. The application is currently available for Detroit Microtransit, EXO à la demande and River Parishes. Select a transit stop, a public place, an address or tap directly on the map to set your pickup/drop-off points. Set your departure date and time and let Link provide you with the best ride to your destination. In app notifications will keep you posted just before your ride, on the exact time of pickup. You will be able to track the vehicle approaching on the map, and check in real-time, the remaining time before pickup. Once on-board, sit back and relax. Link will send you the duration of your trip. Since Link is a transit rideshare service, you will share your trip with fellow riders. From your phone you can manage your rides in a breeze: book multiple rides at a time, change or cancel a ride, schedule them in advance or in real-time… The app is handy, syncs with your calendar and will remind you of your upcoming trips! You will have access to information on the transit on-demand / microtransit services and how to utilize them (transfers with the transit system, fares…). Like it? Rate it! A question? Send us an email at link@cityway.io
STO on demand
Book on-demand public transit rides within specific Gatineau sectors. This service allows for pre-booked trips between designated points, offering door-to-door service for those with reduced mobility. Transfers to route 97 are also available.
- On-demand transit booking
- Service within Buckingham and Masson-Angers
- Door-to-door for reduced mobility
- Transfers to route 97
- Intuitive ride booking
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STO on demand is a public transit pilot project offered in the Buckingham and Masson-Angers sectors in Gatineau's east end. The STO on demand service: - must be booked ahead of time - can be used for trips within the Buckingham and Masson-Angers sectors - is offered from and to a specific spot, such as a bus stop or another reference point - is offered door-to-door for customers with reduced mobility - can be used for transfers with route 97 via the park and ride at Georges/148. With the STO on demand app, booking your ride is simple and intuitive. Set up your account, enter your pick-up and drop-off addresses, and choose among the proposed trips. The actual pick-up time will be confirmed 10 minutes ahead of time. If you have any questions, contact us at STOalademande@sto.ca.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link Transit On at 77% against STO on demand's 0%. Link Transit On also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). STO on demand's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Link Transit On ships an update every 3 months, STO on demand every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Link Transit On | STO on demand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cityway | Padam Mobility |
Customer experience
Link Transit On
STO on demand
In-app purchases
Link Transit On
No in-app purchases
STO on demand
No in-app purchases
