CATS vs CatawbaGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATS
This app provides a convenient mobile ticketing solution for public transit. Users can instantly purchase and use tickets directly from their smartphone, plan trips with step-by-step directions, and manage their transit passes. It offers multiple payment options and integration with other transit-related services.
- Instant mobile ticket purchase
- Trip planning with directions
- Debit/credit card and mobile payment options
- Save favorite routes and passes
- Connect to other CATS apps
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It’s the way to pay! CATS-Pass is the official mobile ticketing app for the Charlotte Area Transit System. CATS-Pass offers a convenient way for you to purchase and use tickets instantly on your smartphone – anywhere, anytime. CATS-Pass also gives you access to trip planning tools. Download the app, buy your transit pass and plan your trip, right from your phone. Features include: • Purchase passes instantly via debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay • Step-by-step travel directions • Cash Wallet feature • Personalize the app by saving your favorite routes and pass types • Connect to other CATS Apps including: ◦ CATS See/Say ◦ CATS Art In Transit ◦ TrackCATS
CatawbaGo
Request and schedule rides within the Catawba community, including campus and nearby areas. View available routes and track your journey with ease.
- Request rides
- Schedule rides
- View routes
- Campus coverage
- Local area service
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CatawbaGo offers ride services to the Catawba community, covering campus and select areas around town. Download the app to request rides, schedule rides, and view routes with just a tap!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CATS at 4.8 against CatawbaGo's 3.7. CATS also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 3). 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.
CATS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CATS has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | CATS | CatawbaGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Charlotte | Downtowner App, Inc. |
Customer experience
CATS
CatawbaGo
Bugs and requests
CATS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to create new user accounts
- Keyboard issues during sign-up process
- Discrepancies between app and physical bus stop times
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to delete payment methods
- Improved bus and train schedule information
- Notifications for bus arrival times
- Discounted passes for seniors and disabled riders
CatawbaGo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CATS
No in-app purchases
CatawbaGo
No in-app purchases
