Comparison

SunPass vs Tri

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SunPass

Manage your prepaid toll account for Florida's toll roads and bridges. Easily check balances, add funds, view transactions, and update vehicle and transponder information. Enjoy lower toll rates compared to cash payments.

Highlights
  • Check account balance
  • Add funds
  • Save credit card for Easy Pay
  • View transaction activity
  • Update vehicle information
  • Add transponders
  • Update transponder status
Currently charting
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SunPass is the Florida Department of Transportation's innovative Prepaid Toll Program. Incorporating the latest technology, SunPass can be used on Florida's toll roads and most toll bridges. SunPass customers typically pay less than cash customers at most toll plazas and exits on Turnpike roads. Enjoy the convenience of managing your SunPass account, anytime, just by downloading the app and logging in using the same Account, Transponder Number, or Username and Password established for online account management. Features Check account balance. Add funds using a Easy Pay or new credit card. Save credit card for Easy Pay. View transaction activity. Update vehicle information. Add transponders to existing accounts. Update your transponder status. SunPass es un programa innovador de peaje prepagado del Estado de la Florida. Incorporando la última tecnología, SunPass se puede utilizar en todas las carreteras y casi todos los puentes con peajes a través de la Florida. Los clientes de SunPass pagan los peajes más bajos, ya que las tarifas son más bajas que las tarifas en efectivo. Disfrute de la comodidad de manejar su cuenta de SunPass en cualquier momento, con solo descargar la aplicación e iniciar la sesión utilizando el mismo número de cuenta, número del transponder o nombre de usuario y PIN establecido para el manejo de su cuenta en línea. Chequear el balance de la cuenta. Agregar fondos usando Easy Pay o una tarjeta nueva. Ver la Actividad de la cuenta. Modificar la información de los vehículos. Agregar transponders a una cuenta existente. Cambiar el estado del transponder.

About

Tri

This app provides comprehensive information for South Florida's commuter rail system. Access train schedules, fares, real-time arrival and departure data, and system alerts to plan your journeys across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Highlights
  • Train schedules
  • Fare information
  • Real-time arrivals
  • Real-time departures
  • System alerts
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Tri-Rail is South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With the official Tri-Rail app, you’ll have all the information you need to get you where you want to go, including train schedules and fares, real-time arrivals and departures, system alerts, and much more.

Screenshots

SunPass4 screens
Tri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: SunPass at #138 against Tri's unranked. SunPass also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 293). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.6 for SunPass against 1.7 for Tri. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunPass has 2.4K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 3% of SunPass's written reviews are positive against 6% of Tri's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SunPass versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunPassTri
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (2.4K ratings)1.7 (293 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.2% of reviews5.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better293
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFL Dept. of Transportation/SunPassSouth Florida Regional Transportation Authority

Customer experience

SunPass

All ratings2,026 ratings
Positive13.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive3.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative94.7%

Tri

All ratings293 ratings
Positive15.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative81.6%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive5.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative90.3%

User reviews

SunPass

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Works as expected
  • 💳 Easy to add funds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔒 Login issues
  • ⚠️ Outdated and buggy
  • 🤖 Poor customer service

Tri

From 293 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Live train tracker
  • 🔍 Alerts and notifications
  • 🗺️ Schedule and route planning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🚫 Inability to purchase tickets
  • 🤔 Confusing address/billing issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable schedule information
  • 🔒 Account management problems

Bugs and requests

SunPass

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to activate transponder
  • Incorrect toll charges
  • Blank screens and loading issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app for modern devices
  • Improve user interface
  • Streamline account management

Tri

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when checking schedules
  • Address/billing issues prevent ticket purchases
  • Account login and management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Mobile ticket purchasing
  • Apple Pay/digital wallet integration
  • Improved schedule and route planning
  • Better account management tools

In-app purchases

None

SunPass

No in-app purchases

None

Tri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SunPass free?
SunPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SunPass or Tri?
Tri is rated higher. SunPass averages 1.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Tri averages 1.7 from 293 ratings.
Do SunPass or Tri have ads?
Neither SunPass nor Tri shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunPass or Tri?
SunPass ships an update every 4 months, and Tri every 4 months. Most recently, SunPass was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tri on October 13, 2026.

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