SEPTA vs Jitney Surfer
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.
Jitney Surfer
Navigate Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore with ease. This app provides real-time stop and route information, arrival schedules, and the ability to book private Jitneys for events. Purchase tickets and passes directly within the app for a convenient travel experience.
- View stops and routes
- Check arrival schedules
- Book personal Jitneys
- Receive real-time alerts
- Purchase tickets and passes
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The new Atlantic City Jitney mobile app is a transportation tool that allows you to get around Atlantic City more conveniently and fun! We operate a fleet of Jitneys that run in Atlantic City and the surrounding Jersey shore area. Download AC Jitney app now to : - See where our stops and routes are. - Find out when the next Jitney is scheduled to arrive. - Book a personal Jitney for your party or event. - Get text or app alerts when the Jitney is nearby. - Buy tickets or monthly passes right through the mobile app and show it when you hop on board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SEPTA at 4.4 against Jitney Surfer's 2.2. SEPTA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (29K vs 60). Jitney Surfer's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SEPTA holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEPTA has 29K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of SEPTA's written reviews are positive against 34% of Jitney Surfer'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, Jitney Surfer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SEPTA | Jitney Surfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (29K ratings) — better | 2.2 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 34.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 60 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | ATLANTIC CITY JITNEYMEN'S ASSOCIATION |
Customer experience
SEPTA
Jitney Surfer
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
Jitney Surfer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SEPTA
No in-app purchases
Jitney Surfer
No in-app purchases
