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GoCarma

GoCarma

Drive and save, with ease.

1.7K ratings
117 reviews
✈️ Travel
Free

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Released
January 30, 2017
Updated
October 27, 2026

Background Location Access

Developer

Carma
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This app automatically detects and verifies eligible commute activities like carpooling, transit, and biking. It helps users qualify for local transportation programs and earn rewards or discounts for smarter commuting choices.

✓Automatic trip detection and verification
✓Rewards for carpooling, transit, telework, walking, biking
✓Qualify for local transportation programs
✓HOV toll discounts
✓Incentives for avoiding solo driving
✓Privacy-focused location usage
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What users say about GoCarma

Reviews of GoCarma are mostly negative: the Travel app is rated 4.1/5 from 1.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, convenient for carpooling. Top complaints: privacy concerns with always-on location tracking, battery drain issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 💡Convenient for carpooling
  • 👍Saves money on tolls

Negative things

  • 🔒Privacy concerns with always-on location tracking
  • 🔋Battery drain issues
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance and unreliable discounts
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What's New in GoCarma

5.3.0

October 27, 2026

Improvements to trip detection and general reliability, plus bug fixes throughout the app. For GoMoneyMiles commuters in San Bernardino County: • A new Trip Rules screen shows both of the rules that affect cashing out, and where you stand on each one. You can reach it any time from the menu. • Clearer information when you sign up about what you need to do to start earning. • The Cash Out screen now shows your limits before you run into them, and explains what happens when you reach the annual earning limit.

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this app is garbage

App will not stop asking me to review it even after giving it a 1 star several times so I’m writing this to see if it’ll stop hassling me finally. This app does not work as advertised! Both/all riders must have the app open and in use for it to register the HOV status. Navigating to a different app or locking your phone will cause the status to change back to non-HOV after a few minutes
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KKrspang2

This is stupid

I’m only writing this review because it makes the pop-up go away
GGggggyggss

location tracking

the app tracks me even when i’m overseas. it keeps showing on my dynamic island
Ggalaxy_6

Terrible

Doesn’t work half the time. Extremely invasive to personal data. Should not require to always track. Too many required settings that invade
personal data.
YSYour app rules sucks

PITA

This app may require Bluetooth or it may not. Still haven’t figured out how to use it in my older toyota tacoma, which doesn’t have Bluetooth. As far as i know this app is the only way to get the HOV discount on TexExpress.

As for privacy, who knows? I see GoCarma’s policy on their website, but i have no idea what the companies that contract with gocarma do with the data.

Finally, the whole concept of building TexExpress lanes instead of just adding lanes to the freeway is ridiculous. But Texas…
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GWGuesss What
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App fails to detect passengers and provide HOV discounts

Bug

Compatibility issues with certain phone models and OS versions

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Requested Features

3 requests

Option to only enable location tracking when the app is in use

Feature

Simpler setup process without the need for additional Bluetooth devices

Feature

Better integration with toll tag accounts to avoid the need for separate apps

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What does GoCarma do?

GoCarma automatically detects and verifies eligible commute activities such as carpooling, using public transit, teleworking, walking, or biking. It helps users qualify for local transportation programs and earn rewards or discounts for their smarter commuting choices.

How do I earn rewards with GoCarma?

You earn rewards by commuting in ways that avoid driving alone. The app automatically verifies eligible trips, and once confirmed, these trips appear in the app, helping you qualify for benefits like HOV toll discounts or other commuter incentives depending on your region.

Is GoCarma free to use?

Yes, GoCarma is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements. The app is designed to help users save money and earn rewards through their commuting habits.

What kind of trips does GoCarma verify?

GoCarma verifies trips made through carpooling, public transit, teleworking, walking, and biking. The primary goal is to detect and reward commutes that do not involve driving alone, contributing to reduced congestion and smarter transportation.

How does GoCarma use my location?

GoCarma uses location data solely to verify eligible commute trips automatically. The app is designed with privacy in mind, and users can manage location permissions at any time through the in-app Privacy Center. Location is not used for any other purpose.