Comparison

MicroLink vs JCATS QuickRIDE

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

Head to head
About

MicroLink

Book shared rides for efficient and affordable travel within Raleigh. This service matches you with others heading in the same direction, offering a convenient and eco-friendly transit option. Track your ride in real-time and enjoy accessible vehicles.

Highlights
  • Book shared rides
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Affordable fares
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
  • Reduce traffic congestion
  • Eco-friendly travel
Features
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MicroLink is a new way to get around Raleigh. We’re a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, and reliable. When you’re ready to travel, book a ride in the MicroLink app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. HOW IT WORKS. - Book a ride by setting your pickup and drop-off addresses, and indicating the number of riders in your party. - Upon booking your trip, you will be given an estimated vehicle arrival time. . The estimated arrival time of the driver will automatically update as your vehicle makes its way to meet you. - When your driver arrives, please promptly board the vehicle. - There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! You can track your ride and share your status in real-time from the MicroLink app. - By riding this new form of public transit, you’ll be helping to reduce traffic congestion and save money on transportation. SHARING YOUR TRIP. Our algorithm matches people who are heading the same direction at the same time. This means you’re getting the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency and affordability of GoRaleigh. AFFORDABLE. Rides are priced comparably to other transit services in Raleigh. Your wallet will thank you! RELIABLE. Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re on the vehicle too. SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your community a little bit cleaner and greener, every time you ride. OUR VEHICLES. MicroLink is wheelchair accessible! If you require a wheelchair, simply toggle on “Wheelchair accessibility” in the “Account” tab of your app! When you request a ride, you’ll be matched with a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Questions? Reach out to us at goraleigh@raleighnc.gov or 919-485-7433. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.

About

JCATS QuickRIDE

Features
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QuickRIDE is a new ride-hailing service offered by JCATS for anyone! People traveling in the Smithfield/Selma area can quickly secure rides from their smartphones to anywhere within the service zone. QuickRIDE's easy-to-use mobile app allows riders to schedule rides in advance or request rides in real-time.

Screenshots

MicroLink4 screens
JCATS QuickRIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JCATS QuickRIDE at 13.0 against MicroLink's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MicroLink versus JCATS QuickRIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroLinkJCATS QuickRIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.CTS Software

In-app purchases

None

MicroLink

No in-app purchases

None

JCATS QuickRIDE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroLink free?
MicroLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JCATS QuickRIDE free?
JCATS QuickRIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicroLink or JCATS QuickRIDE have ads?
Neither MicroLink nor JCATS QuickRIDE shows ads.

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