STO on demand vs Transcollines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Transcollines
Plan your journeys with real-time updates and on-demand booking. Track your ride, receive pickup notifications, and share trips with other passengers. Access fixed route bus schedules and purchase tickets directly within the app.
- On-demand ride booking
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- In-app pickup notifications
- Fixed route bus schedules
- Mobile ticketing and validation
- Trip scheduling and cancellation
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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 Transcollines provide you with the best route for your destination. On-demand transport: In-app notifications will keep you posted on the exact time of pickup. You will be able to track the vehicle in real-time on the map and see the remaining time before pickup. Once onboard, sit back and relax. Transcollines will send you the exact duration of your trip. Since Transcollines On Demand (TOD) is a transit rideshare service, you could share your trip with fellow riders. From your phone you can easily: book multiple rides at a time, change or cancel a ride, schedule them in advance and save them to your phone's calendar. You will also have access to useful information about our on-demand service and tips on how to use it efficiently. Fixed route bus transport: Consult the timetables and routes of bus lines, add your stops and favorite lines to stay informed of any disruptions. Ticketing: Buy your tickets on the app, validate your titles. The titles are valid on fixed route bus line and for the on-demand service. For more details, consult the titles and fares on the Transcollines website: (https://transcollines.ca/en/getting-around/public-transportation/#3) Like it? Rate it! A question? Send us an email at support@transcollines.ca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcollines at 19% against STO on demand's 0%. Transcollines also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). STO on demand's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 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.
STO on demand ships an update every 3 weeks, Transcollines every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | STO on demand | Transcollines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 19.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Padam Mobility | Transports Adaptes et Collectifs des Collines |
Customer experience
STO on demand
Transcollines
In-app purchases
STO on demand
No in-app purchases
Transcollines
No in-app purchases
