# VRE Mobile vs OXXTAIL

The clearest difference is rating: OXXTAIL at 5.0 against VRE Mobile's 4.1. VRE Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (649 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

OXXTAIL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRE Mobile has 649 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRE Mobile | OXXTAIL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vre-mobile/id984707579/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxxtail/id6768124572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/984707578) | [Lawrence Edmondson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796086531) |

## What reviewers say

### VRE Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vre-mobile/id984707579)

Purchase and utilize VRE commuter rail tickets and passes directly from your smartphone. This app allows for instant ticket buying and storage, with the option to use WMATA SmartBenefits® for purchases.

**Highlights:** Buy and use tickets instantly, Store multiple tickets, Secure debit/credit card registration, Use WMATA SmartBenefits®, Use Reduced Fare account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient ticketing
- 🔒 Secure ticket validation
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⏱️ Slow app loading times
- 📍 Unnecessary location tracking
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase tickets
- Incorrect ticket information
- Unreliable ticket validation

**Requested features**

- Offline ticket storage
- Real-time train status updates
- Customizable app settings
- Ticket expiration reminders


### OXXTAIL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxxtail/id6768124572)

This app helps Black travelers plan trips with confidence by providing trusted creator content, community reviews, and verified business listings. It addresses unique travel considerations for the Black community, ensuring a more informed and trustworthy booking experience.

**Highlights:** Trusted creator content, Real community reviews, Verified business listings, Trip planning for Black travelers, Confidence in booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRE Mobile free?

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

### Is OXXTAIL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VRE Mobile or OXXTAIL?

OXXTAIL is rated higher. VRE Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while OXXTAIL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VRE Mobile or OXXTAIL have ads?

Neither VRE Mobile nor OXXTAIL shows ads.

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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.*