BloomingtonLink vs ETA Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BloomingtonLink
This app offers on-demand shared rides within specific zones, pairing multiple passengers heading in the same direction. Book your trip by entering pickup and drop-off locations to be matched with a vehicle. It provides an affordable and convenient transportation option.
- On-demand shared rides
- Zone-based service
- Multiple passenger pairing
- Affordable fares
- ADA-friendly vehicles
- Reduced fares for seniors and students
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BLink provides convenient, affordable, and on-demand shared rides within certain zones in Bloomington, IN from 06:00AM to11:00PM. Blink is a shared ride service that pairs multiple passengers heading in the same direction in a single vehicle. By entering your pickup and drop-off locations in the Blink App, you will be matched with a vehicle going your way. The regular adult fare is $4.00 per ride. Seniors over the age of 60, students and those with a qualifying disability pay a reduced fare of $2.00 with a Bloomington Transit reduced fare ID. Children 5-years of age and under rider free with a fare-paying passenger age 16-years and above. BLink vehicles are ADA-friendly and seat up to 13 passengers. Children under 5-years of age and/or under 65 pounds will need to ride in a car seat provided and secured by the accompanying adult.
ETA Transit
Get real-time transit arrival predictions, plan your routes, and receive important system alerts. This app offers accurate and easy-to-use information for riders of select transit agencies, helping you stay informed about delays and outages.
- Up-to-the-minute arrival predictions
- Route planning and comparison
- System alerts for outages and delays
- View current and upcoming arrival times
- Internet-enabled device compatibility
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With up-to-the-minute arrival prediction, route planning, and system alerts, ETA Transit app is a must-have mobile app riders of select transit agencies. Simple to use and incredibly accurate, allows riders to select and compare multiple routes, view all current and upcoming arrival times, and receive communications regarding system outages, delays, and other critical information on any internet-enabled iOS smartphone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BloomingtonLink at 4.7 against ETA Transit's 3.1. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
BloomingtonLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.
BloomingtonLink ships an update every 5 weeks, ETA Transit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BloomingtonLink | ETA Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.1 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RideCo Inc. | ETA Transit Systems Inc |
Customer experience
BloomingtonLink
ETA Transit
In-app purchases
BloomingtonLink
No in-app purchases
ETA Transit
No in-app purchases
