Comparison

SEPTA vs Uni Go

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

Uni Go

This app connects college students for ridesharing. Riders can find affordable trips posted by fellow students, while drivers can offer rides along their routes and set their own prices. It emphasizes safety through university email verification and allows users to build reputations through reviews.

Highlights
  • Browse student-posted rides
  • Offer rides and set prices
  • University email verification
  • In-app chat for coordination
  • Ratings and reviews system
  • Map view for visualizing rides
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Uni Go – Ridesharing for Students, by Students Uni Go connects college students who need rides with those who can offer them. Whether you’re heading to class, groceries, the airport, or home for break, Uni Go makes it simple to get there safely, affordably, and on your schedule. For Riders: • Browse rides posted by fellow students • Set your budget and request a seat • Choose who you ride with • Travel short or long distances around town and beyond • View ratings and reviews before riding • In-app chat for coordinating pickup and details For Drivers: • Offer rides along your route and set your own price • Accept requests from fellow students • Flexible schedules that work around classes and activities • Keep 100% of your earnings — no platform fees • Build your reputation with student reviews Why Uni Go? • Safe & Verified: Every user signs up with a university email. Ride confidently. • Flexible & Affordable: Split costs, save money, and choose the rides that fit your schedule. • Earn Money: Drivers control their routes, fares, and schedules — with no hidden charges or fee. Key Features: • Ride Feed: Browse all rides students have posted • Map View: Visualize rides and find trips along your route • Search: Quickly find rides to the places you need to go • In-App Chat: Coordinate easily with drivers and riders • Reviews & Ratings: See feedback from other students before riding How It Works: • Find or Offer a Ride: Post your own ride or browse rides posted by other students • Connect: Accept or request rides based on your schedule • Coordinate: Use in-app chat to confirm timing and details • Enjoy the Ride: Travel safely and affordably • Rate & Review: Share your experience to help the community Uni Go is the ridesharing platform built exclusively for college students — connecting riders and drivers safely, affordably, and efficiently. Whether it’s a quick trip around town or heading home for a break, Uni Go makes student transportation simple, social, and rewarding. Download Uni Go today and start riding smarter, earning more, and connecting with your campus community!

Screenshots

SEPTA4 screens
Uni Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Uni Go at 100% against SEPTA's 13%. SEPTA's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (29K vs 4). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SEPTA holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEPTA has 29K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of SEPTA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Uni Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SEPTA versus Uni Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPTAUni Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityUni Go

Customer experience

SEPTA

All ratings28,894 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative76.5%

Uni Go

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Uni Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SEPTA

No in-app purchases

None

Uni Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEPTA free?
SEPTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Uni Go free?
Uni Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SEPTA or Uni Go?
SEPTA is rated higher. SEPTA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Uni Go averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SEPTA or Uni Go have ads?
Neither SEPTA nor Uni Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEPTA or Uni Go?
SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Uni Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, SEPTA was updated on November 7, 2026 and Uni Go on November 5, 2026.

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