Comparison

SEPTA vs PhillyBikes

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

PhillyBikes

Features
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This app provides turn-by-turn navigation using the designated bike lines in Philadelphia. Users are given the option to find Indego bike stations near them, or use their own bikes. If riding an Indego bike they can navigate to the closest Indego bike station to their destination. They also have the option to find nearby bike shops if they get a flat or need maintenance on their bikes. Once navigation is set users are given turn-by-turn navigation to their destination using designated bike lanes in Philadelphia.

Screenshots

SEPTA4 screens
PhillyBikes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SEPTA at Free against PhillyBikes's $0.99. PhillyBikes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SEPTA is free to download; PhillyBikes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, PhillyBikes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SEPTA versus PhillyBikes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPTAPhillyBikes
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityMATTHEW THOMAS FARRELL

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

PhillyBikes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SEPTA

No in-app purchases

None

PhillyBikes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEPTA free?
SEPTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhillyBikes free?
PhillyBikes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEPTA or PhillyBikes have ads?
Neither SEPTA nor PhillyBikes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEPTA or PhillyBikes?
SEPTA ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhillyBikes weekly. Most recently, SEPTA was updated on October 14, 2026 and PhillyBikes on October 3, 2026.

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