The Current vs Lobster Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Current
Book on-demand rides with a public transit service. Track your vehicle in real-time and manage your trips seamlessly. This service operates in specific areas of Washington state.
- Book on-demand rides
- View real-time vehicle locations
- Seamless trip management
- Service in specific Washington areas
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The Current app puts C-TRAN’s new on-demand service at your fingertips. Use it to seamlessly book rides, view real-time vehicle locations and more. The Current is available in Camas, Washougal, La Center and Ridgefield, plus Vancouver’s Rose Village, Port of Vancouver and WSUV/Salmon Creek areas.
Lobster Transit
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Lobster Transit connects riders with their local transportation providers for a seamless ride experience. With Lobster Transit, riders and authorized delegates can: * Request and Schedule Rides: Choose a nearby provider and request a ride, or schedule it ahead of time. * Pay Securely: Easily pay for rides within the app, simplifying the payment process. * Delegate Requests: Request rides on behalf of others, making it convenient for caretakers, family members, and service delegates. * Track Ride Status: Stay updated on the status of your ride at any time with real-time tracking. Providers are automatically matched based on availability, with instant acceptance and scheduling options to ensure a smooth process. Lobster Transit is designed to make transportation easy, efficient, and accessible for everyone. Download today and experience simplified travel with Lobster Transit!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lobster Transit at 13.0 against The Current's 15.1. 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.
| Parameter | The Current | Lobster Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Spare Labs Inc. | CTS Software |
In-app purchases
The Current
No in-app purchases
Lobster Transit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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