Shuttlers vs Along
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shuttlers
This app offers a bus-pooling service for daily commutes, providing a comfortable, safe, and efficient alternative to driving or public transport. Users can easily book seats, pay, and track their shuttles, making their travel time more productive and enjoyable.
- Bus-pooling for daily commutes
- Comfortable and safe transportation
- Efficient and affordable rides
- Book seats easily
- Secure payment options
- Real-time shuttle tracking
- Onboard entertainment
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Shuttlers is a platform that allows professionals, companies, fun-seekers access comfortable, safe, efficient yet affordable transportation to & from work and around the city through bus-pooling! Do you want to spend your commuting time productively rather than driving yourself through traffic, or standing in long bus queues or sitting on a very uncomfortable bus? Shuttlers is an awesome alternative, you can start sharing rides with professionals in our air-conditioned buses, which are professionally driven and have an onboard entertainment that makes you forget about the traffic. Through this App, you can easily book seats, pay and track arrival departure times of your shuttles. Booking a seat on Shuttlers is a click away, here is how it's done; * Fund your wallet easily using the payment platform or through bank transfer * Select pick up and destination location, confirm time and click on Book shuttle * You will get a push notification when the shuttle starts * Check-in to confirm and pay for seat * Join the Shuttle at the designated bus-stop * Seat back, fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride! If you're facing any challenges using the service or have suggestions for us, feel free to chat with us by clicking on the support menu of the mobile app or mail us at help@shuttlers.ng. Shuttlers is currently operating in Lagos and will expand to other cities soon. Welcome to the Shuttlers Community! Privacy Policy: https://shuttlers.ng/privacy-policy
Along
This transportation app offers two modes for getting around: Transit for daily commutes and Trip for single ride bookings. It prioritizes safety and user-friendliness for travel needs in Africa.
- Daily commute planning
- Single ride booking
- Enhanced safety features
- User-friendly interface
- Transportation in Africa
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Along is an innovative transportation solution, designed to seamlessly integrate into your daily life. Whether you're navigating your routine commutes or need a one-off ride, Along has you covered. The app features two distinct modes: Transit and Trip. Transit mode simplifies your daily journeys, offering efficient planning tools for regular commutes. Trip mode, on the other hand, provides a convenient option for booking single rides, ensuring you get where you need to go, safely and comfortably. Enhanced with built-in safety features, Along promises a reliable, user-friendly experience for all your transportation needs in Africa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shuttlers at 4.7 against Along's 3.0. Shuttlers also leads on ratings volume (413 vs 2). Along's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Shuttlers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuttlers has 413 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Shuttlers ships an update fortnightly, Along every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shuttlers | Along |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (413 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 413 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shuttlers Mobility | Along Transport Limited |
Customer experience
Shuttlers
Along
Bugs and requests
Shuttlers
Reported bugs
7 issues- Live updates are not live
- Incorrect driver phone numbers
- App logs users out frequently
- Inability to cancel trips within a reasonable timeframe
- Buses not stopping at designated pickup points
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- AC turned off during rides
- Issues with fund refunds
Requested features
2 requests- Automated rebooking for cancelled rides
- Select departure date in calendar format
Along
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shuttlers
No in-app purchases
Along
No in-app purchases









