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Best Smartrider Apps

218+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 218+ smartrider apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Smartrider Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TransperthTransperthFree2.6★ (5)NoNoSep 2026
2SmartRiderSmartRider$1.99—NoNoJul 2026
3Nationwide SmartRide®Nationwide SmartRide®Free4.6★ (1.8K)NoNoSep 2026
4SmartRide DRTSmartRide DRTFree—NoNoAug 2026
5SmartRide Santa BarbaraSmartRide Santa BarbaraFree—YesNoJun 2026
6Apple WalletApple WalletFree4.8★ (6.7M)YesNoSep 2026
7Ride SMART FlexRide SMART FlexFree4.7★ (2.2K)NoNoSep 2026
8Transport WATransport WAFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Smartrider

Transperth#1

Transperth by Public Transport Authority

Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.6😞(5 ratings)
Free
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This app simplifies public transport travel by providing real-time tracking for buses, trains, and ferries. Users can locate nearby stops, plan journeys, and manage their SmartRider card and notifications.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Real-time bus and train tracking
  • 📍 Journey planning with walking routes
  • 💳 SmartRider balance tracking
  • 🎯 Favorite stops and routes functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Journey planner consistently fails
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate live tracking data
Nationwide SmartRide®#3

Nationwide SmartRide® by Nationwide Mutual Insurance

Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(1.8K ratings)
Free
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This app provides Nationwide customers enrolled in the SmartRide Mobile Program with personalized feedback on their driving habits to encourage safer decisions. It tracks driving trends, phone interactions while driving, and estimates potential discounts based on safe driving behavior.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful real-time updates
  • 💰 Provides discounts for safe driving
  • 🔍 Informative driving data and feedback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate data collection
  • 🤔 Doesn't always recognize passenger vs. driver
  • 🤷‍♀️ Overly sensitive hard braking detection

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FAQ about Smartrider

What are the best smartrider apps for iPhone?
Transperth tops our smartrider apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top smartrider apps we rank are free to download, including Transperth and Nationwide SmartRide®.
Transperth has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 218+ smartrider apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Transperth app helps you catch public transport more easily. It allows you to track your bus, train, or ferry in real-time on a map, find nearby stops and stations, and see live service times. You can also plan your trips and manage your SmartRider card.
You can track your bus, train, or ferry in real-time on a map within the app. This feature is dependent on the availability of real-time data for your specific service.