MuniMobile vs Tesla Robotaxi
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).
Tesla Robotaxi
Experience a driverless ride with this autonomous vehicle service. Book a ride, customize your journey, and enjoy a safe and convenient trip. Service is currently available in limited areas.
- Driverless ride experience
- Customizable climate and music
- Real-time ride monitoring
- In-app ride booking
- Service area maps
- Accessibility features
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Our Robotaxi vehicle lineup now includes Cybercab, our first purpose-built autonomous vehicle. Designed for safety, accessibility and comfort, Cybercab is bringing autonomy to everyone and every ride. Schedule your next ride today to experience the future of autonomy for yourself—only available in the Robotaxi app. Robotaxi combines our automated driving technology and vehicle hardware to create a safe and convenient driverless experience. Getting Started To get started, download the Robotaxi app and use your Tesla Account credentials to sign in. If you do not yet have a Tesla Account, you'll need to create a Tesla Account before you can sign into the Robotaxi app. Before Your Ride Ensure you are within the service area shown in the Robotaxi app and enter your destination. When confirming your ride, enter the number of riders joining you on your trip to ensure you are assigned the right vehicle. The app then shows the estimated ride fare and the estimated arrival time for your vehicle at your pickup location. Our Robotaxi fleet now includes both Model Y and Cybercab vehicles. Once your Robotaxi vehicle has arrived, confirm the license plate number with the one provided in the Robotaxi app. After confirming your vehicle, open the door, fasten your seatbelt and tap 'Start Ride' in the Robotaxi app or on the vehicle's touchscreen to begin your trip. During Your Ride Customize your ride by selecting your climate settings, seat positioning, music preferences and more. Critical ride information will be available on the Robotaxi app and the vehicle's touchscreen, including monitoring your ride progress, changing your drop off location, and requesting support. You can always request the ride to pull over or stop, if needed. After Your Ride Once you arrive at your destination, gather your belongings, exit your vehicle, close all the doors, and provide feedback on your experience in the Robotaxi app. Service Areas Download the Robotaxi app to see a map of where service is available based on your location. Don't see your location? Sign up at www.tesla.com/updates to be notified when the Robotaxi service is available in your area. Pricing We charge an affordable rate plus applicable taxes and fees for each ride within the available service area. Pricing is subject to change. Accessibility We are building an autonomous future that is accessible to all people. Our Robotaxi vehicles are designed to support various accessibility needs including space for service animals, screen reader capability and room to store some wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The Robotaxi app is currently available in over 25 languages, with more being added. In addition, your settings and preferences can be controlled entirely through the Robotaxi app and many vehicle controls can be controlled using voice commands, such as changing the cabin temperature or changing your destination. Cybercab features a 21" touchscreen, plenty of leg room and additional trunk space to store foldable wheelchairs and other assistive devices, braille on the door handles and Pull Over button plus easy entry and exit with expansive butterfly doors. The seat height matches that of most wheelchairs and the bench-style seats make it easy to slide in and out. While we do not offer wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) at this time, riders needing a WAV will be referred to local third-party WAV providers in our app. Our team is constantly working with accessibility organizations and individuals who provide instrumental feedback in improving our products and service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tesla Robotaxi at 85% against MuniMobile's 7%. Tesla Robotaxi also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). MuniMobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.7 vs 18.0). 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.
Tesla Robotaxi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tesla Robotaxi has 12K ratings behind it against 31, 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 85% of Tesla Robotaxi's.
MuniMobile ships an update every 4 months, Tesla Robotaxi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MuniMobile | Tesla Robotaxi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (31 ratings) | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.2% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #40 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SFMTA | Tesla, Inc. |
Customer experience
MuniMobile
Tesla Robotaxi
User reviews
MuniMobile
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient ticket purchasing
- 💡 Integrated trip planning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate departure times
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 🚫 Missing key features (Apple Pay, QR codes)
Tesla Robotaxi
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and reliable rides
- 🔒 Secure and safe transportation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors
- 🚗 High-quality vehicle experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more payment options (e.g., Dogecoin)
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.)
Tesla Robotaxi
Reported bugs
1 issue- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
2 requests- Expand service to more cities
- Integrate with Tesla's ecosystem more deeply
In-app purchases
MuniMobile
No in-app purchases
Tesla Robotaxi
No in-app purchases








