Comparison

MBTA mTicket vs URide App

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

Head to head
About

MBTA mTicket

Purchase Commuter Rail and Ferry tickets instantly from your smartphone. This app acts as a mobile ticket office, allowing you to buy single, round-trip, and 10-ride tickets securely. Your phone becomes your ticket, and purchased tickets are stored within the app for easy access and transfer.

Highlights
  • Secure ticket purchasing
  • Smartphone as ticket
  • Ticket transferability
  • View schedules and alerts
  • Purchase 10-ride tickets
Features
Currently charting
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Buy a ticket anywhere, anytime - in seconds. The Official MBTA mTicket App is like a ticket office in your pocket. Your smartphone is your ticket! With the new MBTA mTicket App for Commuter Rail and Ferry, you can securely purchase MBTA Commuter Rail and Ferry Single Ride, Round-Trip, and 10 Ride tickets in seconds. Purchasing a ticket is easy: select your trip & ticket type, enter your payment card information and your smartphone is your ticket! Never lose your ticket again! Once you purchase your ticket, it will always stick in My Tickets. Need to replace your phone? No problem -- we can easily transfer any purchased ticket. Want to check your schedule or service updates? You can check schedules and T-Alerts right from inside the app! We are making the app better everyday! Let us know what you think at www.mbta.com/mticket Features: ● Secure ticket purchasing with your credit or debit card ● Your smartphone is your ticket ● Never worry about zones again -- just select your origin and destination to purchase ● Never lose your ticket -- tickets can be easily transferred if your phone is lost or stolen ● Check Commuter Rail schedules, maps, and service alerts ● Brand new offers from JustRide and the MBTA

About

URide App

Features
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URide makes sending items, packages, and cargo faster and more reliable than ever. Whether you need an urgent same-day courier or flexible package delivery, URide connects you directly with professional local drivers to get your delivery where it needs to go. WHY CHOOSE URIDE? • Fast Booking: Request a delivery driver in just a few taps. • Real-Time Live Tracking: Track your shipment step-by-step from pickup to dropoff. • Transparent Pricing: Know your delivery fare upfront with no hidden fees. • Flexible Vehicle Options: Choose the right vehicle size for your package or cargo. • Secure & Reliable: Trusted, vetted drivers ensure your items arrive safely. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Set your pickup and delivery locations. 2. Select your vehicle type and view the instant price quote. 3. Confirm your booking and track your driver live on the map. 4. Get instant notification once your package is delivered! Download URide today for fast, effortless, and dependable on-demand delivery!

Screenshots

MBTA mTicket4 screens
URide App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MBTA mTicket at #83 against URide App's unranked. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
MBTA mTicket versus URide App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBTA mTicketURide App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (644 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings644 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityJefferson Mari blancia

Bugs and requests

MBTA mTicket

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues, unable to create account
  • Tickets disappearing, money stolen
  • Brightness settings not resetting
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Wallet
  • Integrate with mobile wallets
  • Improve navigation and ticket management
  • Add real-time train schedule updates
  • Allow changing account details

URide App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MBTA mTicket

No in-app purchases

None

URide App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MBTA mTicket free?
MBTA mTicket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is URide App free?
URide App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MBTA mTicket or URide App have ads?
Neither MBTA mTicket nor URide App shows ads.

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