Comparison

VTA GoACCESS vs Sunnyvale Beam

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

Head to head
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.

About

Sunnyvale Beam

An electric vehicle ridesharing service that offers smart, easy, and affordable city transportation. Book a ride via your phone, share with others heading in the same direction, and contribute to a greener environment with a fully electric fleet.

Highlights
  • Electric vehicle ridesharing
  • Smart ride booking via phone
  • Shared rides for affordability
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Environmentally friendly travel
Features
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We’re an electric vehicle ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, affordable, and green. Whether it's a trip to work, school, a doctor’s appointment, or the grocery store, Sunnyvale Beam makes getting around the city safe and efficient. HOW IT WORKS: - Book a ride on your phone by inputting your pickup and drop-off addresses. - Get picked up near your requested pick-up location. - Share your ride with others. - Save money and the environment. WHAT WE’RE ABOUT: SHARING. Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. RELIABILITY: Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re in the vehicle too. SUSTAINABILITY. In our fully electric fleet, you do your part to make Sunnyvale greener and cleaner every time you ride. Questions? Reach out at support-sunnyvale-beam@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

Screenshots

VTA GoACCESS4 screens
Sunnyvale Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VTA GoACCESS at 2.8 against Sunnyvale Beam's 2.1. VTA GoACCESS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Sunnyvale Beam's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 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

VTA GoACCESS holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of VTA GoACCESS's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sunnyvale Beam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VTA GoACCESS versus Sunnyvale Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVTA GoACCESSSunnyvale Beam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings) — better2.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

VTA GoACCESS

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

Sunnyvale Beam

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

VTA GoACCESS

No in-app purchases

None

Sunnyvale Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VTA GoACCESS free?
VTA GoACCESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunnyvale Beam free?
Sunnyvale Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VTA GoACCESS or Sunnyvale Beam?
VTA GoACCESS is rated higher. VTA GoACCESS averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sunnyvale Beam averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.
Do VTA GoACCESS or Sunnyvale Beam have ads?
Neither VTA GoACCESS nor Sunnyvale Beam shows ads.

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