mySMARTbus vs RedDAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySMARTbus
Get real-time bus arrival times for South Metro Area Regional Transit. Save favorite stops, set arrival reminders, and plan your journeys with ease.
- Real-time arrival information
- Favorite stop management
- Arrival reminders
- Trip planning
- Alerts
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mySMARTbusprovides real-time arrival information for South Metro Area Regional Transit. Use the app to mark favorite stops, set reminders, get alerts, and plan your trip.
RedDAR
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Need a ride? Take the Dial-A-Ride bus; it is the smart way to go. The Charter Township of Redford and SMART have developed a microtransit system that serves Redford residents. The service offers curb-to-curb bus service throughout the community and select locations outside of Redford. To arrange transportation download the mobile app today. Our Services: - $2.00 each way for seniors (62+) and ADA certified individuals. - $4.00 for adults and children - Monday to Friday - 8:00 am - 3 pm - Wheelchair accessible. Our Coverage Area: North to 8 Mile; South to Joy Road, East to Redford border, West to Middlebelt. For medical appointments ONLY; North to 8 mile, South to Ford Rd, West to Newburgh, and East to Telegraph/Redford border. The Redford Dial-A-Ride service is cash only due to the driver upon entering the bus. Questions or need assistance, call us at 313-387-2770 or email DialARide@redfordtwp.gov.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RedDAR at every 5 weeks against mySMARTbus's every 4 months. 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.
mySMARTbus ships an update every 4 months, RedDAR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySMARTbus | RedDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Syncromatics | Via Transportation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
mySMARTbus
No in-app purchases
RedDAR
No in-app purchases
