MOD Topeka vs Iris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOD Topeka
This app provides on-demand microtransit services within specific zones, connecting users to local destinations and public transit. It offers an efficient way to navigate your city using shared rides.
- On-demand microtransit rides
- Connects to local destinations
- Integrates with public transit buses
- Efficient zone-based service
- User-friendly navigation
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MOD Topeka will efficiently connect you via microtransit vans to your local destinations within the zones of service as well as connecting to Topeka Metro fixed-route buses.
Iris
This app offers affordable, shared rides within Kansas City, Missouri, connecting you to various zones and transit centers. Enjoy convenient 24/7 service with options for wheelchair accessibility and bicycle space. Pay easily in-app or in-vehicle.
- Affordable shared rides
- Service zones and city-wide travel
- 24/7 availability
- Wheelchair accessible and bicycle options
- In-app and in-vehicle payment
- Free transit center connections
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Meet Iris in partnership with Ride KC, your new local ride. Iris provides convenient and affordable shared rides throughout Kansas City, MIssouri. The City is broken into service zones to better provide you access to your community, but you are not limited to your zone. You can explore the entire City with Iris. With any trip taken, you will never have to walk more than 1/4-mile to or from your pick-up or drop-off. Iris is available 24 hours a day. Rider fares are $3 for trips taken within your zone, $4 to travel to another and $10 to travel to and from the airport. Trips that connect you to RideKC bus services at preset transit centers are free. Iris by RideKC is available to all. Iris by RideKC vehicles can seat up to 5 passengers. Should you need a trip that is wheelchair accessible or has space for a bicycle, you only need to select the corresponding feature when booking your trip. Paying for trips on Iris is easy. You can pay in-app or in-vehicle with a credit card or buy ride credits to be added to your account. Try Iris by RideKC today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Iris at 186 against MOD Topeka's 2. MOD Topeka's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
MOD Topeka holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iris has 186 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | MOD Topeka | Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.7 (186 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 186 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spare Labs Inc. | RideCo Inc. |
Customer experience
MOD Topeka
Iris
Bugs and requests
MOD Topeka
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Iris
Reported bugs
2 issues- App registration issues
- Inconsistent ride cancellation and refund policies
Requested features
4 requests- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Improved communication between drivers and passengers
- Ability to tip drivers
- More comprehensive service area coverage
In-app purchases
MOD Topeka
No in-app purchases
Iris
No in-app purchases
