Comparison

YRT On vs Cobourg Transit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YRT On

Book on-demand ridesharing trips within York Region, connecting you to transit stops or designated locations. This smart, affordable, and eco-friendly service offers convenient curb-side pick-ups and drop-offs, integrating with popular payment methods.

Highlights
  • On-demand ridesharing
  • Book rides via app
  • Curb-side pick-up
  • Connects to YRT bus stops
  • Affordable fares with PRESTO/YRT Pay
  • Sustainable transit option
Features
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YRT On-Request is a reimagined way to get around York Region — a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, affordable, and green. You can book a ride between your home and the closest YRT bus stop or preselected location in your service area. With a few taps, book an On-Request ride in the app and our technology will pair you with the closest vehicle to bring you to your location. How it works: - Book a ride on your phone - Get picked up at your curb - Save money by paying with PRESTO, YRT Pay App or Transit App - Get dropped off at your chosen location within the service area or the closest bus stop where you can use your two-hour transfer on other YRT routes What we’re about: CONVENIENCE Don’t live close to a transit stop? No problem. We can pick you up and get you connected to local transit in your area, all in one fare. AFFORDABLE. Discounted YRT fares are offered through the PRESTO card, YRT Pay App or Transit App. You can use your transfer on any YRT route for two hours. SUSTAINABLE. Public transit reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a few taps, you get to do your part to make your community a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride. Questions? Reach out at mobilityonrequest@york.ca

About

Cobourg Transit

This app provides on-demand and fixed-route bus services for local travel. It offers accessible transportation options, including specialized services for eligible riders. Plan your trips with real-time bus information and fare details.

Highlights
  • On-demand bus service
  • Fixed-route bus service
  • Specialized transit for eligible riders
  • Service hours and stop information
  • Fare details and pass information
Features
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Cobourg Transit is a fully accessible service that has three (3) buses operating On Demand Commingled services as well as one (1) bus running fixed route service. Cobourg Transit also offers specialized service origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders who cannot use conventional transit, applications are available on the Town's website. On Demand service hours are: Monday to Friday 6:15am to 9:00pm, Saturday 8:15am to 6:45pm and Sunday 8:45am to 3:45pm. Limited Fixed Route service includes 35 stops and will operate for a one (1) year trial period commencing on September 3, 2024 offering service Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Single Cash Fare: $2.50 for both On-Demand and Fixed Route services; monthly passes are available on the Town's website or at Victoria Hall, 55 King St W., Cobourg.

Screenshots

YRT On4 screens
Cobourg Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cobourg Transit at 67% against YRT On's 16%. Cobourg Transit also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YRT On ships an update every 6 weeks, Cobourg Transit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
YRT On versus Cobourg Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYRT OnCobourg Transit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.RideCo Inc.

Customer experience

YRT On

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.0%

Cobourg Transit

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

YRT On

No in-app purchases

None

Cobourg Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YRT On free?
YRT On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cobourg Transit free?
Cobourg Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YRT On or Cobourg Transit have ads?
Neither YRT On nor Cobourg Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YRT On or Cobourg Transit?
YRT On ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cobourg Transit monthly. Most recently, YRT On was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cobourg Transit on October 19, 2026.

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