PonyPlus by MCTA vs Martz Bus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PonyPlus by MCTA
On-demand public transit that comes to you for short, affordable rides. Book and pay directly in the app for convenient travel within specific areas of Monroe County, PA. Connect to existing bus routes for extended journeys.
- On-demand rides
- Book and pay in-app
- Affordable $2 rides
- Service areas: Pocono Summit & Tri-Boro
- Connects to bus routes
- Monday-Friday service
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Book now. Ride now. Public transit that comes to you. Short $2 rides. Pocono Summit / Mt. Pocono and Eastburg / Stroudsburg / DWG areas of Monroe County, PA. PonyPlus is a service of the Monroe County Transportation Authority, aka Pocono Pony. Get to work. Meet friends. Go shopping. We have the wheels you need. Using PonyPlus is easy. Choose your destination, book a ride, and pay directly in the app. Exact cash fare can also be paid to the driver. Where does PonyPlus operate? Catch PonyPlus in two defined geographical areas: Pocono Summit Connector (PSC), which includes Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Mountain High School West, Mount Pocono Borough, and Pocono Summit Tri-Boro Connector (TBC), which includes East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, and Delaware Water Gap boroughs as well as Independence Road and North Fifth Street in Stroud Township. All trips must start and end within the same area. Easy connections can be made to Pocono Pony’s Blue, Silver, or Red Route buses. What are the hours? 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday. What is the cost? Every ride, every passenger is $2. How do I pay? Exact cash on board or credit card through the app. How long will I wait? Generally, wait times should not be more than 15 to 20 minutes. Need more information? Visit gomcta.com or call 570-839-6282.
Martz Bus
Book bus tickets, view schedules, and track your bus in real time. Manage reservations and access tickets directly from your phone for comfortable and reliable intercity travel.
- Book bus tickets securely
- View schedules and routes
- Access digital tickets
- Real-time bus tracking
- Live trip updates
- Manage reservations
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The Martz Bus app makes traveling simple, comfortable, and reliable. Whether you’re commuting, traveling for business, or planning a getaway, the Martz Bus app puts everything you need right at your fingertips. With the Martz Bus app, you can: • Book bus tickets quickly and securely • View schedules and routes across Martz’s service network • Access your tickets directly from your phone • Track your bus in real time with Bus Tracker • Receive live trip and arrival updates • Manage reservations and trip details with ease • Enjoy safe, comfortable, and dependable travel Martz has been a trusted transportation provider for generations, offering professional service and a commitment to passenger comfort. Download the Martz Bus app today and experience worry-free intercity travel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PonyPlus by MCTA at 4.8 against Martz Bus's 3.0. PonyPlus by MCTA also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Martz Bus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
PonyPlus by MCTA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PonyPlus by MCTA has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PonyPlus by MCTA ships an update monthly, Martz Bus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PonyPlus by MCTA | Martz Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (142 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Martz Bus |
Customer experience
PonyPlus by MCTA
Martz Bus
In-app purchases
PonyPlus by MCTA
No in-app purchases
Martz Bus
No in-app purchases
