# RTD NextRide vs Holding Pattern Otto Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Holding Pattern Otto Pilot at 100% against RTD NextRide's 40%. Holding Pattern Otto Pilot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and device support (3 vs 1). RTD NextRide's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

RTD NextRide is free to download; Holding Pattern Otto Pilot costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Holding Pattern Otto Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTD NextRide has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of RTD NextRide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Holding Pattern Otto Pilot's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTD NextRide | Holding Pattern Otto Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtd-nextride/id6757501246/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holding-pattern-otto-pilot/id6759817526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regional Transportation District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302195465) | [BRUCE GARY WILDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878839919) |

## What reviewers say

### RTD NextRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtd-nextride/id6757501246)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan trips, buy tickets, and get real-time transit information for the Denver metro area. Navigate bus, light rail, and commuter rail with confidence, and report safety concerns discreetly.

**Highlights:** Real-time trip planning, Mobile ticketing and passes, Live departure information, Service alerts and notifications, Interactive route maps, Discreet security reporting, Personalized favorite routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Holding Pattern Otto Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holding-pattern-otto-pilot/id6759817526)

This app simplifies instrument flying holding patterns with interactive visualizations. It helps pilots understand correct entries, flight paths, and automatic calculations for wind correction and leg times. Ideal for students, instructors, and pilots refreshing IFR knowledge.

**Highlights:** Interactive holding pattern visualization, Automatic entry sector and track display, Calculates inbound/outbound courses and leg times, Computes maximum holding airspeed, Wind correction visualization, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTD NextRide free?

RTD NextRide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Holding Pattern Otto Pilot free?

Holding Pattern Otto Pilot costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTD NextRide or Holding Pattern Otto Pilot?

Holding Pattern Otto Pilot is rated higher. RTD NextRide averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Holding Pattern Otto Pilot averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RTD NextRide or Holding Pattern Otto Pilot have ads?

Neither RTD NextRide nor Holding Pattern Otto Pilot shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*