# Penn State RideOn vs CATA Mobile Pay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CATA Mobile Pay at 100% against Penn State RideOn's 0%. CATA Mobile Pay also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0). Penn State RideOn's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CATA Mobile Pay holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Penn State RideOn's written reviews are positive against 100% of CATA Mobile Pay's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penn State RideOn | CATA Mobile Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-state-rideon/id1669096575/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cata-mobile-pay/id6497946695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Pennsylvania State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/391462114) | [Capital Area Transportation Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555306838) |

## What reviewers say

### Penn State RideOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-state-rideon/id1669096575)

This app connects Penn State faculty, staff, and students for carpooling and trip planning. Find ride matches for daily commutes or one-time trips, with options for carpooling, public transit, and biking all in one place. Your home address is never shared, and you control who you contact.

**Highlights:** Ride matching for carpooling, Trip planning for campus travel, Includes public transportation options, Biking route integration, Privacy controls for contact, Schedule-based trip finding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CATA Mobile Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cata-mobile-pay/id6497946695)

Purchase bus passes instantly and store them digitally in your electronic wallet. Never worry about losing your ticket again with this convenient mobile travel solution.

**Highlights:** Instant bus pass purchase, Digital ticket wallet, Secure ticket storage, Eliminates lost tickets, Skip ticket lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penn State RideOn free?

Penn State RideOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CATA Mobile Pay free?

CATA Mobile Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Penn State RideOn or CATA Mobile Pay?

CATA Mobile Pay is rated higher. Penn State RideOn averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CATA Mobile Pay averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Penn State RideOn or CATA Mobile Pay have ads?

CATA Mobile Pay shows ads; Penn State RideOn does not.

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