m vs Metrobus On Demand
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.
Metrobus On Demand
Book on-demand public transit rides in St. John's. This smart, affordable, and green service matches you with others heading your way for a convenient shared journey. Reduce congestion and emissions with every ride.
- On-demand ride booking
- Shared rides with others
- Smart routing
- Affordable fares
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Convenient pickup locations
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Think of Metrobus On Demand as a whole new way to get around St. John's — a public transit service that’s smart, easy, affordable, and green. With a few taps, book an on-demand ride in the app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. No detours, no delays. How it works: - Book a ride on your phone. - Get picked up at a nearby stop. - Share your ride with others. - Save cash and reduce carbon emissions. What we’re about: SHARED. Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and GHG emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your city a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride. Questions? Reach out to informationservices@metrobus.com. Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metrobus On Demand at every 6 weeks against m's every 19 months. m's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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, Metrobus On Demand every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | Metrobus On Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 6 weeks — 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 | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. John's Transportation Commission | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
m
Metrobus On Demand
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
Metrobus On Demand
No in-app purchases
