Comparison

BloomingtonLink vs MyKey+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • On-demand shared rides
  • Zone-based service
  • Multiple passenger pairing
  • Affordable fares
  • ADA-friendly vehicles
  • Reduced fares for seniors and students
Features
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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.

About

MyKey+

This app allows riders to conveniently pay for bus fares, manage their accounts, and plan trips. Users can add funds, check balances, and set up auto-reloads for a seamless transit experience.

Highlights
  • Create and manage MyKey account
  • Pay bus fares via QR code
  • Add funds with credit/debit card
  • Check account balance
  • Transfer funds between app and card
  • Set up auto-reload
  • Plan trips and contact customer service
Features
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IndyGo is excited to update the MyKey app! Using the MyKey fare system, riders have a convenient way to pay for IndyGo bus service, including all local bus routes and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes. Using the MyKey app: •Create a MyKey account. • Pay your IndyGo bus fare by scanning your mobile app QR code on a MyKey fare validator. • Add value to your MyKey card or MyKey app using a credit or debit card. • Check your account balance of your MyKey card or MyKey app. • Transfer funds between your MyKey app and MyKey card(s). • Manage and update your MyKey account. • Set up auto-reload on your mobile app or fare card so that you never run low on funds. • Link your account to a family member or friend’s account so they can manage your fare media balance. • Plan a trip using IndyGo’s online trip planner. • Send messages to IndyGo Customer Service. • View your transaction history. When ready to ride, validate your fare by scanning the mobile QR code on a local bus or at a BRT station platform. In addition to the MyKey app, MyKey fare cards are also available to pay for your fare. Reloadable MyKey cards can be purchased at the Downtown Transit Center or any BRT station platform using a ticket vending machine. Your MyKey card and card balance can be managed and reloaded using the MyKey app. To pay with your MyKey card, simply tap your card on the fare validator target on a local bus or at a BRT station platform. Every ride needs to be validated using validators on local buses. When you create an account using the MyKey app, you will automatically have daily and weekly fare capping applied to your MyKey app and any MyKey cards associated with your account. With daily fare capping you will never pay more than $6 per day ($3 for reduced fare customers) and with weekly fare capping you will never pay more than $24.75 per week ($12.15 for reduced fare customers). The MyKey fare system will operate alongside the existing cash fareboxes, which will still be used for cash fare collection and vending of one-day passes. MyKey+, powered by EZfare.

Screenshots

BloomingtonLink4 screens
MyKey+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BloomingtonLink at 4.7 against MyKey+'s 4.2. MyKey+'s advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BloomingtonLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BloomingtonLink versus MyKey+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomingtonLinkMyKey+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRideCo Inc.Ohio Transit Risk Pool

Customer experience

BloomingtonLink

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyKey+

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

BloomingtonLink

No in-app purchases

None

MyKey+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BloomingtonLink free?
BloomingtonLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyKey+ free?
MyKey+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BloomingtonLink or MyKey+?
BloomingtonLink is rated higher. BloomingtonLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MyKey+ averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do BloomingtonLink or MyKey+ have ads?
Neither BloomingtonLink nor MyKey+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BloomingtonLink or MyKey+?
BloomingtonLink ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyKey+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, BloomingtonLink was updated on September 21, 2026 and MyKey+ on September 7, 2026.

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