Comparison

MARS vs GBM Transit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MARS

Easily book licensed taxi rides nationwide without making a phone call. See available drivers, track your ride in real-time, and pay securely through the app. Rate your driver and provide feedback to improve service.

Highlights
  • Book taxis nationwide
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • See driver ratings and vehicle models
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Rate drivers and provide feedback
  • Book for now or later
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-- Book your taxi ride with licensed taxi cabs across the country. Save time - no phone call needed! -- Book for now or later, for a friend, or for courier delivery. -- See nearby available taxis on the map -- see driver ratings, and vehicle models. Choose one to pick you up, pick your favorite company, or let us find a driver for you. -- Track in real time as your ride arrives to pick you up -- call your driver or taxi company at the push of a button... without revealing your phone number! -- Pay in-vehicle, or pay securely with the app -- no need to bring cash or handle your credit card. -- Rate your driver and provide feedback to your taxi company.

About

GBM Transit

This app helps you navigate the Green Bay area by booking shared rides. Enter your destinations to find the best travel options, track your ride in real-time, and enjoy affordable, accessible transportation.

Highlights
  • Book GBM On Demand rides
  • Book GBM Paratransit rides
  • Live arrival times
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Shared ride matching
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
  • Bike racks available
Features
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GBM Transit is your go-to app for getting around the greater Green Bay area. Just download the app, create an account, and tell us where you want to go. How it works: -Enter your pick-up and drop-off locations and we’ll tell you the best option available at that time. -Book GBM On Demand or GBM Paratransit* rides directly in the app for yourself and any additional passengers. -Never miss your ride with live arrival times and ride tracking for your journey. -There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! What we’re about: - SHARED: Our algorithm helps match you with others headed in the same direction. This combines convenience and comfort with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a shared ride. Public transit at its best. - AFFORDABLE: Get around the greater Green Bay area without breaking the bank. Prices match public transit pricing. - ACCESSIBLE: The app allows you to travel in a vehicle that meets your mobility needs, with wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) available as needed. Bike racks are also available. *Eligible riders only. Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating.

Screenshots

MARS4 screens
GBM Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MARS at 80% against GBM Transit's 0%. MARS also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). GBM Transit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (82 vs 24). 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

GBM Transit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 82 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of MARS's written reviews are positive against 0% of GBM Transit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MARS ships an update monthly, GBM Transit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MARS versus GBM Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMARSGBM Transit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (24 ratings)4.7 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2482 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInformation Technologies Curves, IncVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

MARS

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

GBM Transit

All ratings82 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MARS

No in-app purchases

None

GBM Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MARS free?
MARS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GBM Transit free?
GBM Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MARS or GBM Transit?
GBM Transit is rated higher. MARS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while GBM Transit averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do MARS or GBM Transit have ads?
Neither MARS nor GBM Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MARS or GBM Transit?
MARS ships an update monthly, and GBM Transit every 6 weeks. Most recently, MARS was updated on September 19, 2026 and GBM Transit on October 6, 2026.

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