# SEPTA vs SplitTrip Travel

The clearest difference is rating: SplitTrip Travel at 5.0 against SEPTA's 4.4. SplitTrip Travel also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SEPTA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplitTrip Travel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SEPTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

SplitTrip Travel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEPTA has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, SplitTrip Travel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEPTA | SplitTrip Travel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/septa/id724915219/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splittrip-travel/id6761140686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/724915222) | [SplitTrip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887983355) |

## 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


### SplitTrip Travel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splittrip-travel/id6761140686)

Organize group trips by managing expenses, itineraries, documents, and communication in one place. Track shared costs, build daily plans, and store important travel details for a smoother experience.

**Highlights:** Expense tracking and contribution logging, Shared itinerary building, Group chat with polls, Document storage for travel details, Smart receipt parsing, Real-time group coordination

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SplitTrip Travel | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEPTA free?

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

### Is SplitTrip Travel free?

SplitTrip Travel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SEPTA or SplitTrip Travel?

SplitTrip Travel is rated higher. SEPTA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while SplitTrip Travel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SEPTA or SplitTrip Travel have ads?

Neither SEPTA nor SplitTrip Travel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEPTA or SplitTrip Travel?

SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, and SplitTrip Travel fortnightly. Most recently, SEPTA was updated on November 1, 2026 and SplitTrip Travel on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*