DART On Demand vs Park Path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DART On Demand
Book on-demand or advance rides within designated local zones. This official transit app plans your trip, shows you where to meet your ride, and allows real-time vehicle tracking. Payment options include in-app, passes, or exact change.
- On-demand microtransit booking
- Advance ride scheduling
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Trip planning
- Multiple payment options
- Service within local zones
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The official rideshare app of Greater Des Moines’ transit system. Provides on-demand microtransit bus service within local zones. Operated by DART. DART On Demand, operated by Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, allows you to schedule pickups in advance or book rides in real-time from locations within the boundaries of your micro-transit DART On Demand zone. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Download the DART On Demand app. 2. Create your account (includes name, phone, address, and ride preferences). 3. Confirm your current location and select your destination. The app will plan your trip for you and let you know WHERE and WHEN to meet your ride. Once a ride is confirmed, you’ll be able to TRACK YOUR VEHICLE IN REAL-TIME using the app. Trips can be scheduled up to a week in advance. Once booked, you can pay for your ride through the DART On Demand app, use passes purchased through the separate myDART app (available on this app store), DART bus pass card, DART tokens, or exact change. For updated information about current DART On Demand zones, operating hours, or cost visit www.ridedart.com/ondemand. Questions? For more information about this and other DART services visit www.ridedart.com or call DART customer service at 515-283-8100. Love the app or the On Demand Service? Rate us 5-stars and tell us why!
Park Path
This app helps you plan and prepare for your visits to all 63 US national parks. It provides guidance on permits, reservations, safety, packing, and accessibility to ensure you're ready before you arrive.
- Custom trip itineraries
- Timed-entry & permit alerts
- Wildlife and safety guidance
- Smart packing lists
- America the Beautiful pass calculator
- Visit tracking with park stamps
- Junior Ranger prep activities
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Plan smarter. Arrive prepared. Explore safely. Park Path is your national park trip planner—built for everything that happens before you hit the trail. From permits and timed-entry reservations to wildlife safety, weather, and what to pack, Park Path helps you show up ready for all 63 US national parks. What Park Path does: Trip planning — build custom itineraries with lodging, camping, and activity recommendations for every park Timed-entry & permit alerts — know what's required and when reservations open, before you're caught off guard Wildlife & safety guidance — park-specific, species-specific info on what to know before you go Weather & smart packing — auto-generated packing lists based on your dates, park, and planned activities America the Beautiful pass calculator — find out in seconds whether the annual pass saves you money Passport — track your visits with a US map, progress ring, and collectible park stamps Junior Ranger prep — age-appropriate quizzes and activities to get kids ready before they earn their official ranger badge Accessibility info — ADA-friendly trails and facilities for every park Park Path isn't trying to replace your on-trail navigation app or be everything to everyone—think of it as the planning companion that makes sure you're prepared before you arrive, so you can spend less time scrambling and more time exploring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Park Path at every 3 days against DART On Demand's every 6 weeks. Park Path also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). DART On Demand's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 6). 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.
Park Path holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DART On Demand has 51 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of DART On Demand's written reviews are positive against 100% of Park Path's.
DART On Demand ships an update every 6 weeks, Park Path every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DART On Demand | Park Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (51 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Rebecca Wilson-Moonilal |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
DART On Demand
No in-app purchases
Park Path
No in-app purchases









