linkRTC Shuttle Service vs MarcMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
linkRTC Shuttle Service
Track shuttle routes in real-time and get estimated arrival times for your stop. Receive notifications about service disruptions. This free service operates weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm.
- Real-time shuttle location tracking
- Estimated arrival times at stops
- Service disruption notifications
- Shuttle route display
- Free to use
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The app displays the shuttle route, provides real-time updates on where shuttles are along that route, allows the user to request estimated arrival of next shuttle at a particular stop, and will notify users of any material disruption in service. The service is FREE, open to all, and will run M-F, 7am-7pm, including on holidays. Absent traffic, mechanical, or unforeseen issues, vans will leave the RTC Metro Station, and arrive at individual stops, every ten minutes.
MarcMap
This app provides real-time tracking for MARC commuter trains, showing precise arrival times at your designated stops. Plan your journeys and ride with confidence using its convenient timetable and live location features.
- Real-time train tracking
- Precise arrival times
- MARC train timetables
- Live location updates
- Commuter rail planning
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Effortlessly track your MARC (Maryland Area Rail Commuter) trains and see exactly when they will reach your stop. Ride MARC like a pro with MarcMap. Not Affiliated with the MTA (Maryland Transit Authority)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: linkRTC Shuttle Service at none against MarcMap's 3. linkRTC Shuttle Service also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MarcMap's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MarcMap sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. linkRTC Shuttle Service asks for nothing beyond the download.
linkRTC Shuttle Service holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarcMap has 321 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
linkRTC Shuttle Service ships an update every 2 months, MarcMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | linkRTC Shuttle Service | MarcMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (321 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 321 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reston Limousine | Quinn Patwardhan |
Customer experience
linkRTC Shuttle Service
MarcMap
In-app purchases
linkRTC Shuttle Service
No in-app purchases
MarcMap
- Small Donation$0.99
- Medium Donation$2.99
- Mega Donation$4.99
