Comparison

MBTA See Say vs RC Link

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

Head to head
About

MBTA See Say

Report suspicious activity discreetly and instantaneously to Transit Police. Send pictures, text messages, and locations. Receive service alerts and BOLO notifications.

Highlights
  • Report suspicious activity
  • Send photos and text messages
  • Share location data
  • Disable camera flash
  • Receive T-Alerts
  • View BOLO alerts
Features
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"See something Say something” for smartphones 

 The MBTA See Say App offers riders a quick and discreet method for reporting suspicious activity directly and instantaneously to Transit Police. Using this app, riders can send the MBTA Transit Police pictures, text messages, and locations of suspicious activity. From the App home screen, riders have two easy options for contacting Transit Police: * The “Report a Problem” button allows riders to send text or photos directly to Transit Police. To ensure discretion, the camera flash is automatically disabled when photos are taken through the app. When reporting an issue, riders can select station locations and report categories to assist transit police. * The “Call Transit Police” button will connect customers directly to Transit Police. The application is designed for the T. If you send a report in an area without cellular connectivity, it will be stored and sent when connectivity returns. The system is also design to send text before pictures so that Transit Police get reports as quickly as possible. 
 Additional Features Riders can sign up to receive MBTA T-Alerts through the app to be notified of service delays and disruptions. BOLO alerts. (Be On the Look Out) SeeSay may also display alerts from the MBTA. For example, SeeSay may display information about a missing person, such as where they were last seen. If you see this person you may call or send a report to Transit Police.

About

RC Link

This ridesharing service offers an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly way to travel within Revere & Chelsea. Book a ride through the app and be matched with others heading in the same direction for a shared, efficient journey.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • Shared rides with others
  • Corner-to-corner pickup
  • Affordable travel
  • Reduced carbon emissions
  • Connects to public transit
Features
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hink of RC Link as a whole new way to get around Revere & Chelsea — a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, affordable, and green. With a few taps, book an on-demand ride in the app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. No detours, no delays. How it works: - Book a ride on your phone using our app or via phone call. - Get picked up on a nearby corner. - Share your ride with others. - Save cash and reduce carbon emissions. What we’re about: SHARED. Our corner-to-corner algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. Access. For residents in areas with limited bus coverage, get where you need to go in just one trip, or connect to the bus, subway, or train and go even further. Plus, you don’t have to worry about parking! SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your city a little bit greener and cleaner every time you ride. Questions? Reach out at Support-RCLink@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.

Screenshots

MBTA See Say3 screens
RC Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MBTA See Say at 67% against RC Link's 0%. MBTA See Say also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (496 vs 13). RC Link's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

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

MBTA See Say holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MBTA See Say has 496 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MBTA See Say's written reviews are positive against 0% of RC Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MBTA See Say ships an update every 3 months, RC Link every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MBTA See Say versus RC Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBTA See SayRC Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (496 ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings496 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELERTS CorpVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

MBTA See Say

All ratings446 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative29.1%

RC Link

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

MBTA See Say

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Email validation error preventing login
  • Persistent alerts that won't clear
  • Shutter sound not disabling in camera
  • Comment/complaint option leads nowhere
  • Repeated notifications about resolved cases

Requested features

7 requests
  • Reduce number of steps in reporting process
  • Clearer suspect photos and descriptions
  • Batch delete alerts instead of individual dismissal
  • Better transit delay information integration
  • Less visible app icon on home screen
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  • Improved subway cell coverage support
  • Clarified guidelines for suspicious behavior reporting

RC Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MBTA See Say

No in-app purchases

None

RC Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MBTA See Say free?
MBTA See Say is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC Link free?
RC Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MBTA See Say or RC Link?
MBTA See Say is rated higher. MBTA See Say averages 4.6 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while RC Link averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do MBTA See Say or RC Link have ads?
Neither MBTA See Say nor RC Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MBTA See Say or RC Link?
MBTA See Say ships an update every 3 months, and RC Link every 5 weeks. Most recently, MBTA See Say was updated on November 9, 2026 and RC Link on October 30, 2026.

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