# SEPTA vs PA Toll Pay

The clearest difference is rating: SEPTA at 4.4 against PA Toll Pay's 2.0. SEPTA also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 757) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PA Toll Pay's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEPTA has 29K ratings behind it against 757, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of SEPTA's written reviews are positive against 15% of PA Toll Pay'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, PA Toll Pay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEPTA | PA Toll Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/septa/id724915219/reviews)** | [2.0 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pa-toll-pay/id1448386870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 757 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **15.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 91 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/724915222) | [TransCore / Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448386869) |

## What reviewers say

### SEPTA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/septa/id724915219)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Convenient keycard management
- 🚀 Improved user interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
- 🐛 Unreliable real-time updates
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 👎 Removed useful features from previous version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### PA Toll Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pa-toll-pay/id1448386870)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your Pennsylvania Turnpike E-ZPass or Toll By Plate account. View your account details, track toll transactions, and make payments easily.

**Highlights:** Manage E-ZPass accounts, Manage Toll by Plate accounts, View account details, Track toll transactions, Make payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 📊 Useful account management features
- 💳 Easy payment processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Login and account issues
- 💳 Payment method problems
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add or update payment methods
- App freezes when trying to make payments
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved notification system
- Integration with mobile wallets
- Better transaction history and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEPTA free?

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

### Is PA Toll Pay free?

PA Toll Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SEPTA or PA Toll Pay?

SEPTA is rated higher. SEPTA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while PA Toll Pay averages 2.0 from 757 ratings.

### Do SEPTA or PA Toll Pay have ads?

Neither SEPTA nor PA Toll Pay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEPTA or PA Toll Pay?

SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, and PA Toll Pay every 2 months. Most recently, SEPTA was updated on November 7, 2026 and PA Toll Pay on November 6, 2026.

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