CollegeTown Cab vs eRide Ithaca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CollegeTown Cab
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Collegetown Cab provides 24/7/365 on demand transportation to Ithaca and Cortland. Use our app to enjoy the same experience as popular ridesharing apps but with local cabs and drivers. Safe modern cars, courteous service, fast wait times, most competitive rates.
eRide Ithaca
This app offers on-demand, eco-friendly transportation within specific Ithaca areas. It provides safe and comfortable rides in electric vehicles, including accessible vans, connecting you to local points of interest or public transit.
- On-demand electric mobility
- Curb-to-curb transportation
- Accessible van option
- Service within designated zones
- Connects to public transit
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eRide Ithaca is an all-electric mobility-on-demand service providing reliable, sustainable, curb-to-curb transportation. Ride safely and comfortably in one of our 2025 Kia EV6 cars or our 2023 Ford e-transit 350 ADA-accessible vans. Rides must start or end in the designated service area within the West Hill, West End, and areas of the Flats. Travel to areas of interest within the drop-off zone or connect to TCAT’s fixed route services in downtown Ithaca.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CollegeTown Cab at every 2 days against eRide Ithaca's every 2 months. 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.
CollegeTown Cab ships an update every 2 days, eRide Ithaca every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CollegeTown Cab | eRide Ithaca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eTaxiUSA, LLC | Spare Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
CollegeTown Cab
No in-app purchases
eRide Ithaca
No in-app purchases
Questions
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