Amtrak vs UO Access Shuttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amtrak
Book train tickets, manage your account, and access travel information on the go. Show your eTicket digitally and save payment details for quick purchases. Find station info and check train status easily.
- Digital eTickets
- Ticket purchasing
- Train status checks
- Station information
- Account management
- Apple Wallet integration
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Discover the convenience of traveling with Amtrak. With the Amtrak app you can get simple and intuitive access to all the travel information you need, whenever you need it. • Show your eTicket while onboard, including multi-ride and monthly passes - no need to print • Purchase one-way, roundtrip, multi-ride and monthly tickets with dollars or Amtrak Guest Rewards points • Check train status • Find station information • Edit and manage your account profile • Save credit cards for quick checkout • Send your eTicket to Apple Wallet • And so much more... With the Amtrak app, you can do it all right from your smart device.
UO Access Shuttle
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The University of Oregon Access Shuttle is an on-campus ride service that provides accessible transportation at no cost to students, faculty, staff, and visitors with conditions that limit mobility. Download the app to request your ride today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Amtrak at monthly against UO Access Shuttle's every 5 months. Amtrak also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked). UO Access Shuttle's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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.
Amtrak ships an update monthly, UO Access Shuttle every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amtrak | UO Access Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (216K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amtrak | Downtowner App, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Amtrak
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to modify or cancel reservations
- Inconsistent behavior when booking multi-leg trips
- Problems with logging in and accessing account information
Requested features
4 requests- Add more detailed train information (amenities, quiet cars, etc.)
- Improve trip planning and itinerary management features
- Integrate with mobile wallets for easier ticketing
- Provide better communication during service disruptions
UO Access Shuttle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amtrak
No in-app purchases
UO Access Shuttle
No in-app purchases
