Comparison

Clever Commute vs LERI

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

Head to head
About

Clever Commute

This app provides enhanced real-time information for suburban rail and bus commuters in NY/NJ/CT. It combines official transit data with curated crowdsourced information to help users navigate and reduce commute stress. Enjoy a more informed and smoother journey with community-driven insights.

Highlights
  • Enhanced transit information
  • Crowdsourced data integration
  • Real-time commute updates
  • Stress-reducing commute navigation
  • Community-driven insights
Features
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A robust on-line information service for suburban rail/bus commuters in NY/NJ/CT. We use data, technology and community to deliver features that the transit providers won't do or can't do. Among other things, we enhance (NOT simply re-publish) the official transit info by adding curated crowdsourced info. Our technology filters and presents this data to help you navigate and de-stress your commute. Clever Commute started in 2006 and is now THE premier source of information for suburban commuters. Read our excellent reviews to see what they say. _________________________________ Please contact feedback@clevercommute.com, if you are experiencing any issues. • This is a free app • Premium services are offered in-app...as a subscription • The cost of the subscription is $49.99 per year • There is a 60-day free trial of Premium features • Free users may see third-party advertisements. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can manage your subscription, cancel anytime or turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account. Clever Commute's Terms of Use: http://www.clevercommute.com/terms Clever Commute's Privacy Policy: http://www.clevercommute.com/privacy

About

LERI

Connect with fellow students for affordable and safe rides across campus. Find or offer rides based on your schedule, avoiding detours and strangers. Designed exclusively for Rutgers students, ensuring a trusted community.

Highlights
  • Student-to-student ride connections
  • Affordable rides ($5 flat fee)
  • Verified Rutgers student users
  • Real-time driver tracking
  • In-app chat for coordination
  • Mandatory post-ride reviews
  • Option for female-only rides
Features
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LERI is a student to student connection platform built exclusively for Rutgers students. Whether you're heading to class, the gym, the dining halls, or back to your dorm, LERI helps you find affordable rides on your schedule. No detours. No strangers. No stress. FAST AND CONVENIENT • Search, match, and ride in minutes. No waiting for late buses. No standing in the cold. Just fast, easy transportation across all of the Rutgers campuses. • Think of LERI as a ride marketplace. You browse available rides that match your schedule and choose the one that works best for you. You're in control of who you ride with and when you go. AFFORDABLE AND REWARDING • Passengers save money with every ride just $5. No hidden fees, no surprises. LERI was built for students, so you'll never pay more than five bucks to get across campuses. • Drivers earn cash per rider while heading where they were already going. If you're already driving to class, why not get paid for it? It's the easiest way to make money, all while driving to class. • At its core, LERI is a win-win for everyone. Riders save, drivers earn, and the whole Rutgers community moves better together. RUTGERS STUDENTS ONLY • Every rider and driver is verified using their NetID, Rutgers email, and student ID. This means you're only riding with fellow students. • Every account is reviewed to ensure all users understand how to use LERI responsibly. We're all working toward the same goal: making campus transportation smoother, safer, and more efficient. SAFTEY AND COMFORT BUILT IN • LERI offers real student profiles you can trust. Before you ride, you can view a student’s full profile including their major, class year, clubs, interests, completed rides, reviews from other Rutgers students, and more. This transparency builds trust and helps you feel confident about who you're riding with. • There are mandatory reviews after every ride. Every single rider and driver must leave a star rating after a trip. Written reviews are also available within the app, but are optional from both sides. This accountability system builds a reliable network of reviews, making it easier to choose people who are respectful, punctual, and most importantly, safe. • You have full control over who you ride with. You pick the ride that works best for you. Drivers accept the passengers they want. There are no random matches or surprise carpools. Female riders can choose to ride only with female drivers. You’re always in control of your ride experience. • Stay in the loop from the moment you confirm your ride. Use built-in chat to coordinate pick-up details and track your driver in real time. No more guessing, no more stress. • Safety is not an afterthought, it's the foundation. With NetID login, student ID checks, and Rutgers-only access, LERI was built from the ground up with campus trust and student safety at its core. HOW IT WORKS • Drivers post their route. Rutgers student drivers list where they are headed, what time they are leaving, and how many seats they have available. We’ve strategically curated pickup and drop-off hotspots across each campus to make coordinating rides fast, easy, and seamless for both drivers and passengers. • Passengers browse and book. Students searching for a ride simply enter where they need to go and when. LERI instantly shows all available rides that match your needs. You pick the driver you want, based on their profile, reviews, and schedule. All control is in your hands. And BOOM! Shared rides that save time and money. No more crowded buses. No more guessing. LERI gives you back control. Built by Rutgers students, for Rutgers students. LEt’s RIde, together. Download LERI today and experience the cheaper, faster, safer way to get around campus.

Screenshots

Clever Commute4 screens
LERI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LERI at none against Clever Commute's 1. LERI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Clever Commute's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 18). On price 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

Both are free to download. Clever Commute sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. LERI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LERI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clever Commute has 134 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Clever Commute's written reviews are positive against 100% of LERI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clever Commute ships an update every 3 months, LERI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Clever Commute versus LERI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClever CommuteLERI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClever Communicator, LLCElliott Tamarkin

Customer experience

Clever Commute

All ratings134 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%

LERI

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clever Commute

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes upon opening app
  • App keeps crashing
  • Won't let me log back in
  • No response to forgot password
  • Departure board doesn't match station
Show 3 more
  • Only shows one branch
  • Weird bug
  • App is useless

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow saving login and passwords
  • Track buses via real time GPS
  • See more than one route's updates at a time
  • Mention track in alert for late trains
  • Developer needs a product manager

LERI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clever Commute

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Service$49.991 Year
None

LERI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clever Commute free?
Clever Commute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LERI free?
LERI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clever Commute or LERI?
LERI is rated higher. Clever Commute averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while LERI averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Clever Commute or LERI have ads?
Clever Commute shows ads; LERI does not.
Which is updated more often, Clever Commute or LERI?
Clever Commute ships an update every 3 months, and LERI every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clever Commute was updated on November 6, 2026 and LERI on October 30, 2026.

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