Comparison

Tyler Transit vs Montgomery Microtransit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tyler Transit

This app provides on-demand microtransit and paratransit bus services within Tyler city. Book rides for convenient travel to destinations within a specified service area, complementing existing fixed routes.

Highlights
  • On-demand microtransit booking
  • Paratransit service
  • Doorstep destination travel
  • Complements fixed routes
  • Assistance from trained drivers
Features
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The Tyler Transit app now supports two services: Microtransit - Tyler city is launching its first on-demand Microtransit route for South Tyler, Route 12, to complement existing fixed route services. Riders utilizing the South Tyler route will be able to book a ride by using this app or calling Tyler Transit at (903) 533-8057. The ride will take them directly to the doorstep of a destination within three-tenths of a mile of the closest bus stop along the current Route 12 service area. The cost will follow the current Fixed Route operations. Paratransit - Paratransit service is a shared-ride public transportation system, enabling routes and schedules to be structured to transport multiple passengers to their destinations. The Tyler Transit paratransit service offers origin to destination transportation anywhere within Tyler city. Trained drivers are available to assist passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicles used in the service. Questions? Email us at tylertransit@tylertexas.com.

About

Montgomery Microtransit

This app provides on-demand rideshare services within specific zones of Montgomery. It's designed for short trips, connecting key areas like the airport to downtown in comfortable, executive-style vans.

Highlights
  • On-demand rideshare
  • Service within specific zones
  • Connects airport to downtown
  • Executive style vans
  • Seats up to 10 passengers
  • Designed for short trips
Features
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Meet Montgomery Microtransit, your new local ride. Montgomery Microtransit is Montgomery’s new on-demand rideshare service, offering trips within several zones in the city of Montgomery. The new service is for designed for short trips and to connect the Airport to the downtown core. Travel in style in our Executive Style Vans (seating for up to 10). Micro transit is part of The M Transit family of services and has been designed hand-in-hand with our transportation Plan. The service is meant to be a fast, safe, and convenient option for quick trips around town without having to transfer. Download the app NOW to book a ride!

Screenshots

Tyler Transit4 screens
Montgomery Microtransit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tyler Transit at 4.6 against Montgomery Microtransit's 2.4. Tyler Transit also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ratings volume (62 vs 8). Montgomery Microtransit's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tyler Transit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tyler Transit has 62 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Tyler Transit's written reviews are positive against 25% of Montgomery Microtransit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tyler Transit ships an update every 2 months, Montgomery Microtransit every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tyler Transit versus Montgomery Microtransit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTyler TransitMontgomery Microtransit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (62 ratings) — better2.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings62 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.RideCo Inc.

Customer experience

Tyler Transit

All ratings62 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Montgomery Microtransit

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tyler Transit

No in-app purchases

None

Montgomery Microtransit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tyler Transit free?
Tyler Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Montgomery Microtransit free?
Montgomery Microtransit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tyler Transit or Montgomery Microtransit?
Tyler Transit is rated higher. Tyler Transit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Montgomery Microtransit averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Tyler Transit or Montgomery Microtransit have ads?
Neither Tyler Transit nor Montgomery Microtransit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tyler Transit or Montgomery Microtransit?
Tyler Transit ships an update every 2 months, and Montgomery Microtransit every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tyler Transit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Montgomery Microtransit on October 24, 2026.

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