# Moovit vs MBTA Go

The clearest difference is rating: Moovit at 4.6 against MBTA Go's 4.1. Moovit also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 154) and device support (4 vs 1). MBTA Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moovit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MBTA Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moovit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moovit has 61K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Moovit's written reviews are positive against 62% of MBTA Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Moovit ships an update every 9 days, MBTA Go fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moovit | MBTA Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moovit-bus-and-transit-tracker/id498477945/reviews)** | [4.1 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **62.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #50 |
| Size | 339 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moovit App Global LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/498477948) | [MBTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055198019) |

## What reviewers say

### Moovit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moovit-bus-and-transit-tracker/id498477945)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Navigation, #42 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate urban transit with real-time arrivals, live turn-by-turn directions, and instant disruption alerts. This app offers seamless digital payments, AR wayfinding, and community-powered insights for buses, subways, trains, and more. Plan your journeys with confidence, even offline.

**Highlights:** Real-time arrivals, Step-by-step live navigation, Instant disruption alerts, Augmented Reality Way Finder, Offline maps, Digital payments, Community-powered insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 12 month plan | $5.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $8.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $11.99 | per year |
| 6 month plan | $13.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 month plan | $15.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $17.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $21.49 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of public transit options
- 📍 Precise location tracking and navigation
- ⏰ Live arrival and departure updates
- 🔔 Stop notifications to avoid missing your stop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or unreliable route/schedule information
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow performance and long loading times
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect route and schedule information
- GPS tracking issues and inaccurate location data
- Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Requested features**

- Offline maps and route planning
- Customizable trip planning options
- Improved real-time updates and alerts
- Integration with other transportation services
- Subscription model with no ads


### MBTA Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Get real-time public transit information for the Greater Boston area. Track buses, trains, and ferries live on a map, receive personalized disruption notifications, and stay updated on route closures.

**Highlights:** Live arrival times, Vehicle tracking on map, Personalized disruption notifications, Route closure alerts, Accessibility features (VoiceOver, Switch Control)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable real-time information
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Accurate bus and train tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy
- 🔓 Lack of mobile payment options
- 🔍 Missing trip planning features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to load at times
- Discrepancies between app data and actual transit times

**Requested features**

- Integrate with bike-sharing services
- Add ability to purchase tickets/passes through the app
- Improve trip planning functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moovit free?

Moovit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MBTA Go free?

MBTA Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Moovit or MBTA Go?

Moovit is rated higher. Moovit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while MBTA Go averages 4.1 from 154 ratings.

### Do Moovit or MBTA Go have ads?

Moovit shows ads; MBTA Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moovit or MBTA Go?

Moovit ships an update every 9 days, and MBTA Go fortnightly. Most recently, Moovit was updated on November 8, 2026 and MBTA Go on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Moovit or MBTA Go?

Moovit currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and MBTA Go at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*