SEPTA vs Patco Train Schedule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SEPTA
Plan your entire journey with this transit app. Find nearby stops, get real-time updates, and manage your transit card. It offers a streamlined experience with trip planning and station details.
- End-to-end trip planning
- Real-time transit information
- SEPTA Key Card management
- Nearby stop and station finder
- Station-specific alerts and schedules
- Metro line integration
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SEPTA’s mobile app empowers riders to plan their trip end to end. Find stops and stations nearby, plan a trip, access real-time information, manage your SEPTA Key Card, and more! Improved performance and user experience - A more intuitive experience, now at faster speeds. Think ahead with the new Trip Planner - Plan your next ride without leaving the app. Get all of the Station Details - View station-specific alerts and schedules. Easily load up your SEPTA Key - Add funds and manage your SEPTA Key from the app. Get to know SEPTA Metro! - New letters and colors for our Metro lines fully integrated into the app. Stay in the know with Real-time Info - Get to-the-minute updates about upcoming routes. Find the closest stop with Nearby - Easily view (and favorite) nearby stations and routes. Get assistance from your pocket with Help - Report a concern or contact SEPTA straight rom the app. Improved features for riders with accessibility needs - Including full screen reader compatibility.
Patco Train Schedule
This app helps commuters plan their trips by providing upcoming train times, station maps, and fare information. It also allows users to reload their Freedom Card and access special schedules, all while working offline.
- Search upcoming train times
- Save recent schedules
- Search station map
- Countdown to trains
- Reload Freedom Card
- View fare information
- Access special schedules
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Designed for commuters, this app allows you to easily find upcoming trains, reload your Freedom Card, and see special schedules. Patco Train Schedule is fast and easy to use! It works offline so there's no need for an internet connection. It contains the latest official Patco schedule. Within the app you can: • Search for upcoming train times • Save your recently searched schedule • Search the station map • Countdown to upcoming trains • Reload your Freedom Card • Find fare and pricing information • View special schedules • Find Patco contact information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SEPTA at 4.4 against Patco Train Schedule's 3.6. SEPTA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Patco Train Schedule's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Patco Train Schedule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SEPTA asks for nothing beyond the download.
SEPTA holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEPTA has 29K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of SEPTA's written reviews are positive against 43% of Patco Train Schedule's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, Patco Train Schedule every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SEPTA | Patco Train Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (29K ratings) — better | 3.6 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Robert Surrette |
Customer experience
SEPTA
Patco Train Schedule
Bugs and requests
SEPTA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and password reset issues
- Inconsistent real-time data and schedule information
- Inability to add payment methods or reload transit cards
- Geolocation and mapping features not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view full schedule instead of just point-to-point
- Notifications for service changes and delays
- Integration with mobile wallet for digital tickets
- More customization options for saved routes and favorites
Patco Train Schedule
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SEPTA
No in-app purchases
Patco Train Schedule
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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