m vs My GoBus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
m
Plan and navigate public transit with real-time bus information and comprehensive account management. Access all the features of the desktop transit site directly on your smartphone.
- Next bus integration
- m-Card account management
- Public transit trip planning
- Full-featured desktop site on mobile
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m-Mobile v2, the next generation mobile app from Metrobus, provides customers with all of the tools necessary to plan and use public transit in St. John's, NL, Canada. With next bus integration and advanced tools for m-Card account management, m-Mobile v2 brings the full featured desktop site to your mobile device. Upgrade your smart phone to really smart.
My GoBus
Book accessible on-demand transit rides in the St. John's area. Easily schedule same-day or advance trips, track your vehicle's arrival, and receive notifications. You can also add special instructions for your driver and cancel rides if needed.
- On-demand ride booking
- Advance trip scheduling
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Driver notifications
- Special request notes
- Easy trip cancellation
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GoBus Accessible Transit is the St. John's area para-transit system. The GoBus mandate is to provide persons with disabilities and those who are unable to access conventional transit, equal access to a transportation system so as to enhance their participation in all aspects of community life. The goal is to ensure that accessible, affordable transportation is provided in a dignified and respectful manner. The My GoBus app lets you book rides quickly and easily. Book your trip on the same day or in advance. You can track your vehicle as it arrives or simply wait for the "I'm here" notification from your driver. Have any special requests or instructions? You can write them down for your driver to see. Change your mind about a trip? GoBus lets you cancel a trip just as easily as you booked it. Questions? Reach out at help@gobus.info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: My GoBus at 100% against m's 50%. My GoBus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). m's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
m ships an update every 19 months, My GoBus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | My GoBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. John's Transportation Commission | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
m
My GoBus
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
My GoBus
No in-app purchases
