Central Connect Bus vs U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Central Connect Bus
Plan your bus journeys, view live departures, and purchase mobile tickets securely. Access timetables, save favorite routes, and stay updated on service disruptions.
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Live bus departure tracking
- Journey planning
- Route timetables
- Favorite routes and stops
- Service disruption alerts
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Our new app has everything you need to get around with Central Connect. It’s packed full of everything you’ll need to get mobile on the bus. Mobile Tickets: Purchase mobile tickets securely with Apple Pay or a debit/credit card and show the driver when boarding - no more searching for cash! Live Departures: Browse and view bus stops on the map, explore upcoming departures, or check out the routes from a stop to see where you could travel next. Journey Planning: Plan your commute, trip to the shops or night out with friends. It’s now even easier to plan ahead with Central Connect. Timetables: We’ve squeezed all of our routes and timetables into the palm of your hand. Favourites: You can quickly save your favourite Departure Boards, Timetables and Journeys, with quick access from one convenient menu. Disruptions: You’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly from our disruption feeds inside the app. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can send it to us via the app.
U
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Your ride, when you need it. Travel around Norwich and beyond with U-Ride – the simple way to request a ride from your phone. Whether you're heading to work, meeting friends, travelling into Norwich city centre, catching a train or starting your journey to the airport, U-Ride makes getting from A to B simple. REQUEST A RIDE IN A FEW TAPS Need a ride? Open the U-Ride app, enter where you're going and request your journey. We'll connect you with an available U-Ride driver and give you the information you need for your trip. CHOOSE THE RIDE THAT SUITS YOU Travelling on your own, with family or with a larger group? Choose from available vehicle options to find a ride that works for your journey. From everyday local trips to executive travel and larger vehicles, U-Ride gives you more choice when you travel. KNOW YOUR JOURNEY BEFORE YOU RIDE Enter your pickup point and destination to view your journey details before confirming your booking. It's a simple and convenient way to plan your travel. TRACK YOUR DRIVER Once a driver accepts your request, follow their progress towards you directly through the app. You'll also be able to see important driver and vehicle information, helping you know who to look out for when your ride arrives. BOOK NOW OR PLAN AHEAD Need a ride straight away? Request one through the app. Planning ahead? Pre-book your journey for a future date and time, making U-Ride ideal for work, appointments, nights out, train journeys and other important trips. AIRPORT TRAVEL MADE EASIER Heading to the airport? Book your U-Ride airport transfer and travel to major UK airports including London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, as well as other airports across the UK. Whether you're travelling for business or going on holiday, plan your airport journey with U-Ride. PAY CONVENIENTLY Enjoy convenient payment options, including the ability to pay through the U-Ride app where available. Your journey and booking information can all be managed from one place. LOCAL RIDES. LOCAL DRIVERS. U-Ride is based in Norwich and provides private hire travel across Norwich, Norfolk and beyond. We're combining the convenience of modern app-based ride booking with the service and local knowledge of an established Norwich private hire company. Use U-Ride for: • Everyday local journeys • Work and business travel • Airport transfers • Norwich Train Station journeys • Nights out • Shopping trips • Appointments • School and college travel • Group travel • Long-distance journeys • Pre-booked rides TRAVEL WITH U-RIDE Wherever you're heading, request your next journey with U-Ride. Download the U-Ride app, create your account and start booking your rides today. U-RIDE BOOK – RIDE – ARRIVE
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Central Connect Bus at 13.0 against U's 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.
| Parameter | Central Connect Bus | U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transport Made Simple Ltd. | U-Ride Norwich LTD |
In-app purchases
Central Connect Bus
No in-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases









