Commuter Connect vs RedDAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Commuter Connect
Discover carpools, transit, and other travel methods in Southeast Michigan. Log your journeys to track savings, monitor your environmental impact, and earn rewards. It's a free and simple way to manage your commute.
- Carpool matching
- Transit route finding
- Trip logging
- Savings tracking
- Environmental impact monitoring
- Reward qualification
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Use the Commuter Connect app to find carpools, transit, and other travel options in Southeast Michigan. Then record your trips to see your savings, track your impact, and qualify for special rewards. Get started today – it's free and easy to do!
RedDAR
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Need a ride? Take the Dial-A-Ride bus; it is the smart way to go. The Charter Township of Redford and SMART have developed a microtransit system that serves Redford residents. The service offers curb-to-curb bus service throughout the community and select locations outside of Redford. To arrange transportation download the mobile app today. Our Services: - $2.00 each way for seniors (62+) and ADA certified individuals. - $4.00 for adults and children - Monday to Friday - 8:00 am - 3 pm - Wheelchair accessible. Our Coverage Area: North to 8 Mile; South to Joy Road, East to Redford border, West to Middlebelt. For medical appointments ONLY; North to 8 mile, South to Ford Rd, West to Newburgh, and East to Telegraph/Redford border. The Redford Dial-A-Ride service is cash only due to the driver upon entering the bus. Questions or need assistance, call us at 313-387-2770 or email DialARide@redfordtwp.gov.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RedDAR at 15.0 against Commuter Connect's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Commuter Connect ships an update monthly, RedDAR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Commuter Connect | RedDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agile Mile, Inc. | Via Transportation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Commuter Connect
No in-app purchases
RedDAR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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