Comparison

SEPTA vs RideCo Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

RideCo Training

Features
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RideCo offers personalized, on-demand express transit for everyday riders. Available to everyone in our service regions, our technology connects you with professional shared rides to get you where you need to go—affordably, comfortably, and on time. Open to the Public: No corporate invitation required. Anyone in our operating zones can download the app, register in seconds, and ride. Smart Shared Rides: Share trips with nearby passengers for an affordable fare close to driving yourself, with optimized routes to avoid delays. Safe & Trackable: Create a free account to track your driver in real time and manage your trips securely. Download RideCo and start riding in your local community today.

Screenshots

SEPTA4 screens
RideCo Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RideCo Training at 15.0 against SEPTA's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, RideCo Training every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SEPTA versus RideCo Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPTARideCo Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityRideCo Inc.

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

RideCo Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SEPTA

No in-app purchases

None

RideCo Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEPTA free?
SEPTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideCo Training free?
RideCo Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEPTA or RideCo Training have ads?
Neither SEPTA nor RideCo Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEPTA or RideCo Training?
SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, and RideCo Training every 2 weeks. Most recently, SEPTA was updated on October 28, 2026 and RideCo Training on October 7, 2026.

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