My Transit vs Arlington STAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Transit
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Transform your GO Transit experience with My Transit, the essential mobile app designed for effortless commuting. My Transit provides you with all the information you need at your fingertips. Key Features: Save and Swap Trips: Quickly access your favorite routes and easily switch between them. Live GPS Tracking: Stay updated with real-time location tracking of your transit. Platform Numbers: Get platform information up to an hour before it's displayed at the station. Accurate Departure Times: View both scheduled and computed departure times for a stress-free commute. E-Ticket Access: Purchase your tickets with just a tap. Trip Alerts: Receive real-time alerts affecting your journey, ensuring you stay informed. Stay on top of your travel plans with detailed alerts and updates about all GO Transit services. With My Transit, every journey is a breeze. Download My Transit today and redefine your transit experience!
Arlington STAR
This specialized transportation service app allows residents and visitors in the Arlington County area to pre-book rides. You can easily track your vehicle's arrival and receive notifications, with the option to cancel trips directly through the app.
- Pre-book rides
- Track vehicle arrival
- Receive driver notifications
- Cancel trips easily
- Specialized transportation service
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The Arlington STAR app enables a specialized transportation service for residents of the Arlington County area and visitors. The Arlington STAR app lets you pre-book rides quickly and easily. You can track your vehicle as it arrives or simply wait for the “I’m here” notification from your driver. Change your mind about a trip? Cancel a trip just as easily as you booked it directly from the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Transit at daily against Arlington STAR's every 4 weeks. My Transit also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Transit ships an update daily, Arlington STAR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Transit | Arlington STAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mervyn Dallas Smith | Spare Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
My Transit
No in-app purchases
Arlington STAR
No in-app purchases
