Lyft vs MCT Micro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multiple transportation options
- Upfront route and cost estimates
- Priority Pickup option
- Bikes & Scooters
- Lyft XL & Lux
- Transit routes
- Vehicle rentals
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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.
MCT Micro
Schedule direct, affordable rides within a specific service zone. Enjoy convenient booking, in-app payments, and reliable transportation with trained drivers. Experience the future of local travel.
- Convenient ride scheduling
- Affordable direct fares
- In-app and on-board payments
- Safe and reliable drivers
- Video surveillance in vehicles
- Bike racks available
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Introducing MCT Micro – direct, affordable rides tailored to your schedule. Plan trips at your convenience and enjoy pickups and drop-offs within our service zone. The perfect solution for convenient, reliable, and affordable transportation. Key Features: • Convenient Scheduling: Enjoy the freedom of scheduling your ride when and where you need it most within our service zone. • Affordable Fares: Experience the bonus of a direct ride at the same price as MCT’s fixed route services. • In-App Payments: Handle fare payment within the app, making your journey hassle-free from start to finish (on-board payment also accepted). • Safe, Reliable Transportation: Operated by trained, drug-tested, and background-checked drivers. Vehicles include video surveillance, and bike racks. Experience the future of transportation in Madison County, Illinois with MCT Micro!
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Verdict
Lyft and MCT Micro both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Lyft's written reviews are positive against 0% of MCT Micro's. Lyft also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (18M vs 33). MCT Micro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lyft against 4.8 for MCT Micro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Lyft's written reviews are positive against 0% of MCT Micro's.
Lyft ships an update weekly, MCT Micro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lyft | MCT Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18M ratings) — better | 4.8 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18M — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 401 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyft, Inc. | Spare Labs Inc. |
Customer experience
Lyft
MCT Micro
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
MCT Micro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lyft
No in-app purchases
MCT Micro
No in-app purchases
