Comparison

Lyft vs TransLoc

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

Head to head
About

Lyft

Easily get to your destination with various transportation options. Enter your destination, see upfront costs, and choose from multiple ride types like bikes, scooters, or even rentals. Affordable options and public transit routes are also available.

Highlights
  • Multiple transportation options
  • Upfront route and cost estimates
  • Priority Pickup option
  • Bikes & Scooters
  • Lyft XL & Lux
  • Transit routes
  • Vehicle rentals
Features
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Get where you’re going with Lyft. Whether you’re catching a flight, going out for the night, commuting to the office, or running errands in a rush, the Lyft app offers you multiple ways to get there. EASY TO USE Enter your destination. See your route and ride cost up front. Choose Priority Pickup to get going quick. Boom. Done. Simple CHOOSE YOUR WHEELS Choose from Wait & Save, Priority Pickup, Bikes & Scooters, Lyft XL, Lyft Lux, Transit, or even Rentals. AFFORDABLE RIDES Our Wait & Save option helps you get around for less. And you can find the fastest public transit routes, too. * Lyft ride types may vary by region. Check the app to see what is available in your city. — Prices vary based on market condition. By downloading the app, you agree to allow Lyft to collect your device's language settings.

About

TransLoc

This app helps you navigate your commute, errands, and campus travel. It combines public transit routes, trip planning, and ride-sharing options with real-time arrival predictions. Get where you need to go efficiently and affordably.

Highlights
  • Public transit tracking
  • Trip planner
  • Ride-sharing integration
  • Bus schedules and arrival times
  • Favorite stops
  • Payment options (where available)
Features
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TransLoc is your personal assistant for getting to work on time, spending the day running errands or hopping around campus for classes. TransLoc is the only app with public transit options, a trip planner, ride-sharing and bus schedules. Not sure how to get from point A to point B? No problem! Use the trip planner to find the best public transit routes, times and services to fit your schedule. You can even favorite the bus stops you use the most to always have arrival predictions at your fingertips. Wondering if you have time to grab a coffee before getting on the bus? With TransLoc, you’ve also got access to scheduled and estimated arrival times…perfect for those mornings when a 5-minute coffee run is essential. Where available, you can even bring the bus stop to you! TransLoc connects you to nearby ride-sharing services offered by your city or campus. Best of all, it’s cheaper than most private ride-hailing apps! Get to where you want to go for less than the other apps want you to pay. ALL YOU NEED TO GET AROUND • Quick access to the transit options nearest you • Stay in the know with scheduled and estimated arrival times • You can even pay with TransLoc (where available) CHEAPER RIDESHARING • Enjoy the same ride-sharing experience you’re used to at a price that’s about the same as a bus ticket GET TO YOUR DESTINATION SAFELY • TransLoc makes it easier to find and use public transit options near you • Your city or campus runs the microtransit and ridesharing services, which are easy to spot and safe to ride on BETTER & SMARTER • Your TransLoc app is constantly updated with great features and enhancements. • We’d love to hear your ideas on how to make the TransLoc app even better. Just use the feedback option within the app.

Screenshots

Lyft4 screens
TransLoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lyft at 61% against TransLoc's 7%. Lyft also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). TransLoc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

Lyft holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Lyft's written reviews are positive against 7% of TransLoc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyft ships an update weekly, TransLoc every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Lyft versus TransLoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyftTransLoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18M ratings) — better2.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings18M — better1.6K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size406 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyft, Inc.TransLoc Inc.

Customer experience

Lyft

All ratings17,800,937 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews9,583 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative33.3%

TransLoc

All ratings1,562 ratings
Positive36.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative89.3%

Bugs and requests

Lyft

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing
  • Payment issues
  • Incorrect pickup locations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to select vehicle type
  • Ability to report driver issues
  • Improved communication with drivers
  • Easier account deletion process

TransLoc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lyft

No in-app purchases

None

TransLoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lyft free?
Lyft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TransLoc free?
TransLoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lyft or TransLoc?
Lyft is rated higher. Lyft averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18M ratings, while TransLoc averages 2.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Lyft or TransLoc have ads?
Lyft shows ads; TransLoc does not.
Which is updated more often, Lyft or TransLoc?
Lyft ships an update weekly, and TransLoc every 2 months. Most recently, Lyft was updated on October 15, 2026 and TransLoc on October 15, 2026.

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