Comparison

SamTrans Ride Plus vs VTA GoACCESS

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

Head to head
About

SamTrans Ride Plus

Plan and book shared transit rides by selecting pickup and drop-off locations. Receive real-time updates on your vehicle's arrival and track its progress on a map. Easily manage multiple bookings, cancellations, and schedule rides in advance.

Highlights
  • Set pickup/drop-off points on map or by address
  • Plan trips with date and time
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • In-app pickup notifications
  • Book multiple rides
  • Schedule rides in advance
  • Cancel or change bookings
Features
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Select a transit stop, a public place, an address or tap directly on the map to set your pickup/drop-off points. Set your trip date and departure/arrival time and let Ride Plus provide you with the best route for your destination. In-app notifications will keep you posted on the exact time of pickup. You will be able to track the vehicle in real-time on the map and see the remaining time before pickup. Once onboard, sit back and relax. Ride Plus will get you to your destination as quickly as possible. Since Ride Plus is a transit rideshare service, you will share your trip with fellow riders. From your phone you can easily: book multiple rides at a time, change or cancel a ride, schedule them in advance and save them to your phone's calendar. You will also have access to useful information about our service and tips on how to use it efficiently. Like it? Rate it! Have a question? Send us an email at rideplus@samtrans.com

About

VTA GoACCESS

Manage paratransit rides easily with real-time tracking, booking, and account balance management. This app offers a simple, accessible interface for all users, reducing the need for phone calls.

Highlights
  • Book and cancel rides
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Manage account balance
  • View trip history
  • Update profile information
  • Receive ride alerts
Features
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VTA Paratransit App Manage your paratransit rides anytime, anywhere. The VTA Paratransit app makes it easier than ever to manage your transportation with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). Designed with accessibility and simplicity in mind, this app gives you more control over your paratransit experience. Key Features: Book & Cancel Rides Quickly request your trips through the app without calling in. Need to make a change? You can easily cancel or update your ride details directly from your phone or tablet. Track Your Ride in Real Time See exactly where your vehicle is and when it will arrive. The real-time GPS tracking feature helps you stay prepared and reduces uncertainty about your ride. Manage Your Account Balance View your account balance and add funds anytime using a credit or debit card. The app provides a secure and convenient way to keep your fares up to date. View Upcoming & Past Trips See your scheduled rides at a glance and review your ride history. You’ll always know when and where you’ve traveled. Self-Service Made Easy Request to update your profile, contact information, and notification preferences. Set reminders and receive alerts so you never miss a ride. Designed for You Whether you use a screen reader, prefer large text, or just want a simple interface, the app is built to be accessible and easy to use for all members of the paratransit community. No More Waiting on Hold Get things done faster with fewer phone calls. Everything you need is at your fingertips. This app is available at no cost to VTA Paratransit riders. Log in using your existing client information or contact VTA Paratransit customer service for help getting started. Take control of your paratransit trips with the VTA Paratransit app—your rides, your schedule, your way.

Screenshots

SamTrans Ride Plus4 screens
VTA GoACCESS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SamTrans Ride Plus at 5.0 against VTA GoACCESS's 3.3. VTA GoACCESS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

SamTrans Ride Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SamTrans Ride Plus versus VTA GoACCESS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamTrans Ride PlusVTA GoACCESS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRideCo Inc.SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Customer experience

SamTrans Ride Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VTA GoACCESS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SamTrans Ride Plus

No in-app purchases

None

VTA GoACCESS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SamTrans Ride Plus free?
SamTrans Ride Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VTA GoACCESS free?
VTA GoACCESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SamTrans Ride Plus or VTA GoACCESS?
SamTrans Ride Plus is rated higher. SamTrans Ride Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VTA GoACCESS averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do SamTrans Ride Plus or VTA GoACCESS have ads?
Neither SamTrans Ride Plus nor VTA GoACCESS shows ads.

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