Illinois Tollway vs UI Rideshare Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Illinois Tollway
Manage your I-PASS account or pay unpaid tolls directly from your smartphone. Easily handle missed tolls for rented or borrowed vehicles by adding your plate information within 14 days of travel to avoid fines. Enroll in or manage your I-PASS account with notifications and online management.
- Pay unpaid tolls
- Manage I-PASS accounts
- Enroll in I-PASS
- Use Pay By Plate service
- Add plate for missed tolls
- Manage rental/borrowed vehicle tolls
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Safely and securely pay unpaid tolls or enroll and manage your I-PASS account or Pay By Plate service directly from your smartphone. - Already miss a toll? No transponder? No problem. Simply add your plate, payment information for up to 14 days after your initial travel to avoid fines and fees. TIP - If you’ve already traveled, be sure to backdate your plate information to reflect your beginning date of travel. -Are you an I-PASS customer, or looking to enroll? You can now enroll in or manage your account right from the Tollway’s app. You’ll receive account notification, and will be able to manage your entire account online. Get started today! - Renting or Borrowing a Vehicle? If you’re in a rented, borrowed or temporary vehicle without an I-PASS or E-ZPass transponder, Pay By Plate is right for you. Simply enter the plate, payment and dates and times of travel within 14 days of your initial travel and you’re all set. - Already a Pay By Plate customer? Login right from the app to manage your service. Simply download the app and log in today!
UI Rideshare Network
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UI Rideshare Network is an easy way to search options for getting to and from the University of Iowa campus. Students and employees can find carpool partners, employee van pools, and bus routes. You can also find biking and walking routes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UI Rideshare Network at daily against Illinois Tollway's every 6 weeks. UI Rideshare Network also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Illinois Tollway's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Illinois Tollway ships an update every 6 weeks, UI Rideshare Network daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Illinois Tollway | UI Rideshare Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (162K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 162K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | The University of Iowa (ITS) |
Bugs and requests
Illinois Tollway
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incorrect credit card information
- Delayed toll charge updates
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to filter activity by transponder
- Improved notification system for tolls
- Better integration between Pay by Plate and I-Pass
- Streamlined payment process
- Enhanced user interface and navigation
UI Rideshare Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Illinois Tollway
No in-app purchases
UI Rideshare Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Illinois Tollway free?
Is UI Rideshare Network free?
Do Illinois Tollway or UI Rideshare Network have ads?
Which is updated more often, Illinois Tollway or UI Rideshare Network?
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