# ecoATM vs FastTimes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FastTimes at 100% against ecoATM's 16%. FastTimes also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). ecoATM's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

FastTimes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ecoATM has 4.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ecoATM's written reviews are positive against 100% of FastTimes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ecoATM | FastTimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecoatm/id944835823/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasttimes-chicago-cta/id1090704830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ecoATM, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/974085440) | [Starboardland Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090704829) |

## What reviewers say

### ecoATM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecoatm/id944835823)

Easily convert old phones into instant cash. Get a quick price quote, lock it in, and drop off your device at a nearby kiosk for immediate payment. This service promotes responsible electronics reuse and recycling, diverting devices from landfills.

**Highlights:** Instant cash for old phones, Fast price quotes, Price lock feature, Nationwide kiosk network, Data protection, Step-by-step preparation guide, Responsible recycling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FastTimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasttimes-chicago-cta/id1090704830)

This app provides real-time transit information for Chicago's CTA bus and train lines. It offers instant arrival times, favorite stop management, and a map view to see nearby vehicles.

**Highlights:** Live CTA bus and train data, Instant arrival times, Favorite stops, Full map view, Nearby vehicle tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ecoATM free?

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

### Is FastTimes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ecoATM or FastTimes?

FastTimes is rated higher. ecoATM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while FastTimes averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

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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.*