Bee vs Gopher Paratransit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bee
Manage your paratransit transportation directly from your smartphone. Review and cancel upcoming trips, receive accurate vehicle ETAs, and track your bus on a live map. Access your account and reservations 24/7.
- Manage trips
- Cancel trips
- View trip history
- Receive vehicle ETAs
- Track bus on map
- 24/7 account access
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Bee-line ParaTransit's Self Service mobile app allows passengers to manage their transportation from the convenience of their smart phone.- Flexibility to Manage Trips Empower riders with direct access to review and manage their trips View upcoming and completed trips, easily cancel trips- Convenient Trip Details View Passenger notifications with accurate vehicle ETAs, reduce wait time Ability to follow bus on a visual map to see exact location- Simple Mobile Interface 24/7 access to account profiles, settings and reservations NOTE: Access to some features will depend on the service guidelines from your transportation agency.
Gopher Paratransit
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For students, faculty and staff on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Getting around campus just got easier. The Gopher Paratransit App provides eligible riders a convenient, reliable, and accessible way to travel across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus. Whether you’re headed to class, work, or an appointment, you can request rides directly from your mobile device and stay informed every step of the way. Features: Flexible Scheduling: Book and modify reservations in advance, with on-demand service available for unexpected needs (subject to availability). Live tracking: Watch your ride approach in real time so you always know exactly when to head out. Personalization: View your ridership history and save your favorite stops from over 200 fully ADA-compliant campus locations. Rider eligibility, hours of operation, and additional booking options are available on the University of Minnesota Paratransit webpage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gopher Paratransit at every 3 weeks against Bee's every 5 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.
Bee ships an update every 5 months, Gopher Paratransit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bee | Gopher Paratransit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ecolane USA, Inc. | Spare Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
Bee
No in-app purchases
Gopher Paratransit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bee free?
Is Gopher Paratransit free?
Do Bee or Gopher Paratransit have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bee or Gopher Paratransit?
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