Lyft vs BRATS ON
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.
BRATS ON
Schedule shared rides for public transportation within Baldwin County. Request trips for pick-up or arrival times, specify mobility needs, and book up to 14 days in advance. Fares are mileage-based.
- Schedule one-way or round-trip rides
- Request rides up to 14 days in advance
- Specify pick-up and drop-off addresses
- Indicate mobility device needs
- Set desired pick-up or arrival times
- Mileage-based fare calculation
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BRATS - Connecting you to the people and places that matter most. Welcome to the BRATS On-Demand mobile rider app. This app is used for scheduling trips on Baldwin Regional Area Transit System, Baldwin County's only public transportation service. BRATS is funded and supported by the Baldwin County Commission and the Federal Transit Administration, with oversight from the Alabama Department of Transportation. Request A Ride: You can use the app to request a shared ride Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, depending on your location. To schedule, simply download the BRATS On-Demand app, create an account, and request a ride anywhere within Baldwin County. You will simply enter the full address where you need to be picked-up from and the address where you need to be dropped-off at, whether you use a mobility device, and how many are traveling with you. Determine the time you would like to be picked up OR the time you need to arrive at your destination. If you desire a round-trip, be sure to schedule a return trip as well. You can also call 251-972-6817 and book a ride with one of our customer service representatives. For your convenience, you can schedule a ride to be picked up as soon as possible or up to 14 days in advance. How much does it cost? BRATS fares are based on mileage. Trips 0-5 miles are $2.00 each way; 6-10 miles $2.50; 11-15 miles $3.00; and $.50 for each additional 5 miles traveled. Please note, these are one-way fares and do not include the cost of the return trip. BRATS provides over 400 trips per day to citizens throughout Baldwin County from Perdido to Ft. Morgan and Lillian to Fairhope. Let BRATS get you there!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BRATS ON at none against Lyft's shown. BRATS ON also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Lyft's advantage is ratings volume (18M vs 102) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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 BRATS ON. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 102, 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 50% of BRATS ON's.
Lyft ships an update weekly, BRATS ON monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lyft | BRATS ON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18M ratings) — better | 4.8 (102 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18M — better | 102 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 406 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyft, Inc. | Spare Labs Inc. |
Customer experience
Lyft
BRATS ON
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
BRATS ON
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lyft
No in-app purchases
BRATS ON
No in-app purchases









