NJ TRANSIT vs NJ E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NJ TRANSIT
Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.
- Mobile ticketing and passes
- Real-time arrival/departure info
- Trip planning for rail, bus, light rail
- Push notifications for travel alerts
- Secure mobile wallet for cash value
- Station-to-station schedule lookup
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All of NJ TRANSIT. One place. The NJ TRANSIT Mobile App makes it easy to get where you need to go—whether you're commuting daily or traveling occasionally. Plan trips, purchase tickets, and stay informed with real-time updates across bus, rail, and light rail. • Plan Your Trip with Confidence - Get where you're going faster with easy trip planning across all NJ TRANSIT services. Find the best routes, connections, and schedules in seconds. • Real-Time Travel Information - Stay informed every step of the way with live schedules, arrival times, and service updates so you can plan ahead and adjust as needed. • Buy & Manage Tickets Easily - Purchase tickets securely and store them right in the app. Manage your tickets anytime without waiting in line. • Activate When You’re Ready to Ride - Quickly activate your tickets just before boarding for a smooth, contactless experience. • Track Your Ride - See live arrival times and track your trip so you always know when your ride is approaching. • Stay Informed with Alerts - Receive notifications about delays, service changes, and important travel updates to keep your commute on track. Whether you're heading into New York City, traveling across New Jersey, or exploring along the way, the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App gives you everything you need for a smarter, more convenient ride. Download today and take control of your commute.
NJ E
Manage your E-ZPass account on the go. Check your balance, view transaction history, and make payments. You can also update vehicle and transponder information, and dispute invoices.
- Check balance and account history
- Make payments
- Manage vehicles and transponders
- Update contact information
- Dispute invoices or violation notices
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The NJ E-ZPass App allows customers to access and manage their account right from their fingertips! • Check balance and account history • Make a payment • Manage your vehicles and transponders • Update contact information • Dispute an Invoice or Violation Notice Download the NJ E-ZPass App today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NJ TRANSIT at 4.8 against NJ E's 1.8. NJ TRANSIT also leads on ratings volume (270K vs 824) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). NJ E's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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.
NJ TRANSIT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NJ TRANSIT has 270K ratings behind it against 824, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of NJ TRANSIT's written reviews are positive against 9% of NJ E's.
NJ TRANSIT ships an update every 6 weeks, NJ E every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NJ TRANSIT | NJ E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (270K ratings) — better | 1.8 (824 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews — better | 8.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 270K — better | 824 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #68 — better | #151 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION | Conduent Inc. |
Customer experience
NJ TRANSIT
NJ E
User reviews
NJ TRANSIT
From 270K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Convenient ticket purchase
- 👍 Helpful features like Departure Vision
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
- 🐛 Inconsistent ticket activation
- 👎 Poor customer service
NJ E
From 824 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick access to account information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Server unavailable issues
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💰 Excessive fees and charges
Bugs and requests
NJ TRANSIT
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues due to expired verification codes
- Inability to save trip plans or favorite stops
- Ticket purchases not always reflected in app
- App logging users out unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with mobile wallet
- Add live bus/train tracking
- Improve service disruption notifications
- Simplify ticket purchase and activation
- Provide interactive station/route maps
NJ E
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot add rental cars properly
- Biometric login not working
- Duplicate payment charges
- Incorrect toll violation reporting
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to cancel auto-payments
- Improve transaction history visibility
- Integrate rental car management
- Provide low balance alerts
In-app purchases
NJ TRANSIT
No in-app purchases
NJ E
No in-app purchases
