Comparison

YRT On vs Transit Now for TTC

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

Transit Now for TTC

Navigate Toronto's public transit with real-time bus and streetcar arrival predictions. Find nearby stops, track vehicles on a map, and receive alerts about service disruptions. This app provides essential information for efficient travel across the city.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus and streetcar arrival times
  • Nearby stop finder
  • Save favorite stops
  • Service alerts and disruptions
  • Vehicle tracking on map
  • Route and stop information
Features
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Transit Now makes it easy to navigate Toronto's TTC system with real-time arrival information and route details. Quickly check arrival times for buses and streetcars, explore nearby stops, and stay updated on service changes. Features include real-time bus and streetcar arrival times for TTC routes, spoken voice countdowns that announce your vehicle's arrival minute by minute so you can wait hands-free, finding nearby stops based on your current location, saving frequently used stops for quick access, viewing service alerts and route disruptions, tracking vehicles on an interactive map, and browsing routes, directions, and stop information. Transit Now is simple and fast to use, helping you stay informed while traveling around Toronto.

Screenshots

YRT On4 screens
Transit Now for TTC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: YRT On at none against Transit Now for TTC's shown. Transit Now for TTC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, 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

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 5 weeks, Transit Now for TTC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YRT On versus Transit Now for TTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYRT OnTransit Now for TTC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.John Sintal

In-app purchases

None

YRT On

No in-app purchases

None

Transit Now for TTC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YRT On free?
YRT On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transit Now for TTC free?
Transit Now for TTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YRT On or Transit Now for TTC have ads?
Transit Now for TTC shows ads; YRT On does not.
Which is updated more often, YRT On or Transit Now for TTC?
YRT On ships an update every 5 weeks, and Transit Now for TTC every 3 days. Most recently, YRT On was updated on October 25, 2026 and Transit Now for TTC on October 30, 2026.

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