MuniMobile vs MOD Ride Yuba
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MuniMobile
Plan your trips and purchase transit fares instantly on your phone. Avoid paper tickets and cash by buying and using fares directly through the app with various payment options. Store multiple tickets for future use and manage your account securely.
- Trip planning
- Mobile ticketing
- Instant fare purchase
- Multiple payment options
- Store tickets
- Group fares
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The official trip planning and mobile ticketing app from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). MuniMobile helps you navigate the Muni transit network effortlessly and purchase and use fares and passes instantly on your phone—anywhere, anytime. Just download the free app, create an account and you're ready to go. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS APP: • No paper fares to keep track of. • No need to carry cash, count exact change, or find a ticket machine. • Buy and use fares using a debit/credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay • Store multiple tickets on your phone for future use. • Pay a single fare or multiple fares for a group of riders from a single device. • Register your debit/credit card(s) in our secure system. HOW IT WORKS: 1. CHOOSE RIDER TYPE: Adult, Senior/Disabled/Medicare, Youth, or SF Access 2. CHOOSE FARE: Single Trip Fare for Muni Bus & Rail, Single Ride Fare for Cable Car, or Passports 3. CHOOSE QUANTITY: You can buy multiple tickets to use later 4. CHECK OUT: Pay with debit/credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay COMMON QUESTIONS: Q: Do I need to be connected to the Internet? A cellular network or a wireless Internet connection is required to purchase tickets, but you can use/activate your tickets offline. Q: What if my battery dies? Just like with paper tickets, you're responsible for making sure you have a valid fare at all times, so be sure to plan ahead! IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • Activate your ticket before boarding. • In the subway, activate (“use”) your purchased mobile ticket before passing through metro station fare gates. Show your active ticket to the station agent, and pass through the fare gate closest to the station agent booth. If the station agent is not present, you may still pass through the gate as long as your ticket has been activated. Do not attempt to “tag” the gate. • On the surface, use your purchased mobile ticket before boarding the vehicle. You may board through any door. If you feel more comfortable boarding through the front door to show your ticket to the transit operator, please feel free to do so. • For Cable Car, use your purchased mobile ticket once you are on board the vehicle. Show your mobile ticket to the Cable Car conductor. • Watch your battery level! Just like with paper tickets, you're responsible for making sure you have a valid fare at all times. • Create an account before purchasing tickets, as this is the only way you can transfer your unused tickets if you get a new phone. (Note: Only unused tickets can be transferred. Use up any activated tickets before switching phones.) • Don't uninstall the MuniMobile app or erase your phone without transferring your unused tickets first. Your tickets are stored on your phone (which makes it possible to use them without a cellular network or a wireless Internet connection).
MOD Ride Yuba
Book on-demand, shared rides within specific zones for convenient local travel. Connect to bus routes or run errands without needing your own car. Track your ride in real-time and receive fare information before booking.
- On-demand shared rides
- Book rides via app
- Real-time ride tracking
- Connect to local transit
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Zone-based service
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MOD (Mobility on Demand) by Yuba-Sutter Transit is here to make your travel hassle-free! MOD is an on demand, shared ride service that comes when you want, where you want. Book rides straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes and connect to nearby bus routes or run errands locally without needing a car. With a few taps, book a ride within your specific MOD service zone. Our real-time technology ensures you find the best connection to reach your destination quickly and conveniently. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Download the MOD Ride app and create an account. 2. Book a ride by setting your pickup and drop-off locations and indicate if you’re riding with any additional passengers. This includes children or personal care attendants. 3. Receive an estimated pickup time and location upon booking. As you wait for your MOD vehicle to arrive, updates will be provided via the MOD Ride app or via text message. 4. Board the MOD vehicle when it arrives and pay your fare! ZONE-BASED SERVICE MOD is designed to provide riders with direct connections to Yuba-Sutter Transit’s local fixed routes, making cross-town travel more convenient. Zones are localized to meet specific transportation needs, and the MOD Ride app provides up-to-date information based on your location. Users outside the currently available MOD zones will not be able to see or schedule rides. USER FRIENDLY Scheduling a ride is easy and only takes a few clicks. The MOD Ride app has information on other local fixed routes, which makes travel planning a whole lot easier. Need to cancel a ride? Canceling is seamless with the MOD Ride app! Did we mention user and language-friendly? Not only has this app been tested by local members of the community just like you, but we’ve ensured our community has reliable access to transportation at a low-price. Track your MOD vehicle with estimated arrival times, pickup/drop-off locations, and fare information, all available before scheduling a ride. Accurate and up-to-date information keeps you on track and on schedule. MOD VEHICLES Our smaller, “MOD” branded buses are designed for convenient corner-to-corner service and are equipped with floor ramps for wheelchair accessibility and individuals with mobility aids. Questions? Reach out at info@yubasuttertransit.com for comments or concerns. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating or send us an email! For more MOD service information, visit www.yubasuttertransit.com/mod-ride
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MOD Ride Yuba at 50% against MuniMobile's 7%. MOD Ride Yuba also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). MuniMobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). 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.
MOD Ride Yuba holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MuniMobile has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of MuniMobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of MOD Ride Yuba's.
MuniMobile ships an update every 4 months, MOD Ride Yuba fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MuniMobile | MOD Ride Yuba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (30 ratings) | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SFMTA | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
MuniMobile
MOD Ride Yuba
Bugs and requests
MuniMobile
Reported bugs
3 issues- Purchased tickets not showing up
- Inability to log in or reset password
- Incorrect stop locations on map
Requested features
4 requests- Default ticket/pass purchasing screen
- Ability to save favorite routes
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
- Integration with other transit apps (Google Maps, etc.)
MOD Ride Yuba
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MuniMobile
No in-app purchases
MOD Ride Yuba
No in-app purchases









