Move vs LA Metro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Move
Access a network of e-bikes and cargo bikes for personal use, available 24/7. Easily find, reserve, ride, and return bikes through the app. It simplifies urban travel and offers a convenient way to get around.
- Find available bicycles
- Reserve equipment
- Unlock rides via QR code or device ID
- Manage account details
- Contact customer support
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The Move app gives members access to a network of E-Bikes and Cargo bikes for personal use, 24/7/365. Find, reserve, ride, and return E-bikes and Cargo Bikes with ease. HOW IT WORKS Download the app and create an account. Scan the QR code or enter the device ID number to unlock your ride. Ride safe! Don’t forget to wear a helmet. Lock the bike to any rack to end your ride. FEATURES Find available bicycles Create and manage account details Reserve equipment Learn about the program Contact customer support
LA Metro
Plan your journeys across Los Angeles with real-time transit information. Get step-by-step directions, track buses and trains live, and receive important service alerts to travel with confidence.
- Trip planning with bus and rail routes
- Real-time ride tracking
- Service alerts for disruptions
- Nearby departures information
- Step-by-step navigation
- Save favorite trips and stations
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Plan your trip, track your ride, and stay informed with accurate information straight from Metro. The Official LA Metro app helps you travel across Los Angeles with confidence. Get real-time arrivals, step-by-step directions, and service alerts so you always know when to go and what to expect. • Plan your trip: Find the best route using bus and rail. Choose the fastest option or plan ahead. • Track your ride in real time: See live bus and train locations and know when your ride will arrive. • Check service alerts: Stay informed about delays, disruptions, and changes before you leave. • Get nearby departures: Quickly view the next buses and trains near you. • See step-by-step navigation: Follow guided directions so you never miss your stop. • Save your favorites: Store frequent trips and stations for faster planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LA Metro at 51% against Move's 0%. LA Metro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
LA Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LA Metro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Move's written reviews are positive against 51% of LA Metro's.
Move ships an update every 7 months, LA Metro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Move | LA Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedal Movement Micromobility LLC | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
Customer experience
Move
LA Metro
In-app purchases
Move
No in-app purchases
LA Metro
No in-app purchases
