Hampton Hopper vs SCAT Paratransit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hampton Hopper
This app provides a convenient and affordable way to travel around the Hamptons. It features a network of buses running between Southampton and Montauk, with real-time tracking and alerts.
- View bus stops and routes
- Check upcoming bus schedules
- Receive real-time arrival alerts
- Track bus locations
- Convenient Hamptons travel
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Getting around the Hamptons just got easier. For over a decade, the Hampton Hopper has helped the East End get where it's going — and the app shows you where and when to ride. Two ways to hop with us: • South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) — Shuttles that connect you to and from LIRR stations across the South Fork, timed to the trains. A $3.25 SFCC ticket is required each way. • Free Montauk Loop — A free, summer seasonal shuttle looping around Montauk. Hop on and off all day — no fare, no car needed. In the app you can: • Track your Hopper live on the map, in real time • Browse every route and stop • See when the next shuttle is arriving • Set a reminder and get alerted when your ride is on the way Hop aboard! Hampton Hopper services are made possible by our town partners and local sponsors.
SCAT Paratransit
Book and manage accessible paratransit rides for various destinations within Suffolk County. Track your vehicle in real-time, receive notifications, and pay your fare conveniently through the app.
- Book paratransit rides
- Track vehicle in real-time
- Receive trip notifications
- Manage scheduled rides
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Pay fare via app or card
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Connect to shopping, social events, restaurants, medical appointments, hospitals, schools, jobs, and more with SCAT Paratransit. SCAT Paratransit is an origin-to-destination ADA Paratransit service, operating in Suffolk County. Our vehicles are wheelchair accessible and are operated by specially-trained drivers. Whether you want to run an errand, visit a friend, or need reliable transit to recurring events (work, appointments, etc.), this service will get you there! HOW IT WORKS: - Book a ride on your smart phone by setting your pickup and dropoff addresses, and indicating if you’re riding with any additional passengers.You may also call 631-738-1150 to speak with a booking agent to book your trip over the phone.You may track your vehicle on the day of travel, cancel scheduled trips and view past, present and future scheduled rides all from your smart phone. - Select the preferred pickup window for when the vehicle will arrive. You’re expected to be ready at any time during that pickup window. You’ll receive one automated call or text reminder for each trip you have scheduled, on the day before your trip. - We’ll give you an automated call or send you a text notification when we’re nearby. - When your driver arrives, they will wait up to 10 minutes at your pickup location. If they arrive early, they will wait until the start of your pickup window, and then wait another 10 minutes. - When you get on board, please pay your fare to the driver. Note that the driver does not have change. You may also pay with a card after you add one to your account. - There may be others on board, and you may make a few additional stops along the way! You can track your ride and share your status in real-time from the app. Questions? Reach out at app-feedback@suffolkbus.com. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hampton Hopper at 4.4 against SCAT Paratransit's 4.0. SCAT Paratransit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hampton Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.
Hampton Hopper ships an update every 2 months, SCAT Paratransit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hampton Hopper | SCAT Paratransit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) — better | 4.0 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hampton Hopper LLC | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
Hampton Hopper
SCAT Paratransit
In-app purchases
Hampton Hopper
No in-app purchases
SCAT Paratransit
No in-app purchases
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