# PRESTO — Official app from Metrolinx > Mobile transit card management and payment for Ontario public transit. (iPhone/iPad app by Metrolinx.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Metrolinx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437927881) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 888 App Store ratings · 602 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 159 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Filipino, French (France), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Punjabi, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Tamil and 2 more - Released: 2019-01-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882/reviews.md ## What is PRESTO? With the official PRESTO app you can manage your card and tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit. Use the PRESTO app for iPhone: • Real-time loads, transactions and more • Load funds instantly • Load transit passes instantly • Live transfer window tracking • Move funds between PRESTO cards • Lock or unlock your card if it's missing • Buy and use e tickets for participating transit agencies • Convert a physical PRESTO card to PRESTO in Apple Wallet and tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit (not available on OC Transpo) • Pay with Apple Pay, debit/credit cards, or saved payment method • Set up and manage Autoload and Autorenew • Check your PRESTO card balances • View transaction history • Receive low balance/pass expiry reminders and email receipts for fare purchases • Buy a PRESTO card and create a PRESTO account • Set, modify or remove a default trip for GO Transit rail trips through the settings menu PRESTO can be used on: • Brampton Transit • Burlington Transit • Durham Region Transit (DRT) • GO Transit • Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) • MiWay (Mississauga) • Oakville Transit • OC Transpo (Ottawa) • TTC (Toronto) • UP Express (Greater Toronto Area) • York Region Transit/Viva (YRT/Viva) For security reasons, the PRESTO app is not supported on jailbroken devices. ## Key features - Tap to pay with iPhone/Apple Watch - Instant fund and pass loading - Set up Autoload and Autorenew - Manage multiple cards - Check balances and transaction history - Low balance reminders ## What do users think of PRESTO? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Reliable and works well - 📱 Convenient for checking balance and loading funds - 🚀 Quick and easy to use - 💳 Apple Wallet support works well **Cons** - 🐛 Constant crashes and glitches - ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues - 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive user interface - 💰 Funds not updating properly or disappearing - 🔒 Security and login problems - 🚫 Inability to use with non-Canadian payment methods **Commonly reported bugs** - Blank screens and loading loops - Login issues and accounts getting locked out - Funds not loading or disappearing after adding - Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Add ability to use Presto card with Apple Wallet - Improve balance and transaction history visibility - Allow transferring of funds between cards - Provide better customer support and communication ## Recent user reviews (10 of 602) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Download *2026-08-22, version 3.0.6* Took me 2 hrs to make my digital Presto Card on my iPhone, very easy to use even for a 72 year old lady. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Good job. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2026-08-21, version 3.0.6* Pretty much says can’t complete action to anything u want and give no reason why. Horrible support, clearing zero planning in creating the app ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-21, version 3.0.6* Good. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-08-20, version 3.0.6* Put 10 dollars onto my account just for me to have to pay 14 dollars and now I’m completely unable to use the card because it won’t allow me to activate the card. ### 1/5 — Fix malfunction *2026-08-20, version 3.0.6* Need presto app to work on iSO 16 ASAP so I can get my monthly pass! I can’t even log in online on my desktop ### 1/5 — Slow to open *2026-08-20, version 3.0.6* Slow to open ### 5/5 — Thank you *2026-08-20, version 3.0.6* Thank you ### 1/5 — Overcharging *2026-08-18, version 3.0.6* When a train is going to Union and it announces the train will stop its service at Union, they still charge you a lot if you further to tap your card. They will get into trouble someday for this if they don’t fix this issue. ### 1/5 — Useless in Ottawa *2026-08-18, version 3.0.6* I transferred my physical Presto card to my digital wallet only to find out it doesn’t work for OCTranspo. Now I can’t revert the process, and I’m stuck with digital Presto credit. Public transportation is awful! ### 5/5 — Issues *2026-08-18, version 3.0.6* Not working on iOS 16. Fix it right away ## Frequently asked questions about PRESTO ### What can I do with the PRESTO app? The PRESTO app allows you to manage your PRESTO card, load funds and transit passes instantly using NFC, and pay for transit by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch. You can also set up Autoload, check your balance, view transaction history, and receive important reminders. ### How do I pay for transit with the app? You can tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit on supported services. The app also allows you to load funds and passes onto your PRESTO card, which can then be used by tapping your physical card or device. ### Is the PRESTO app free to use? Yes, the PRESTO app is free to download and use. There are no additional charges for using the app itself, though you will still need to pay for your transit fares. ### Which transit agencies are supported by the PRESTO app? The PRESTO app supports a wide range of transit agencies across Ontario, including Brampton Transit, GO Transit, MiWay, OC Transpo, TTC, UP Express, and York Region Transit/Viva, among others. It is not available for OC Transpo on iPhone or Apple Watch. ### Can I manage multiple PRESTO cards with this app? Yes, you can manage up to 10 PRESTO cards within the app. This allows you to keep track of all your cards, load them, and check their balances and transaction history from a single convenient location. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.6 — 2026-07-29 • Crash fixes ### 3.0.5 — 2026-07-07 • Improved compatibility with the latest iOS versions ### 3.0.4 — 2026-05-23 • Bug fixes • Accessibility enhancement ### 3.0.3 — 2026-05-09 • Bug Fixes ### 3.0.2 — 2026-04-25 • Security Update • Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to PRESTO | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Official MTA App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-official-mta-app/id1297605670) | 4.4 (12,561) | Free | Travel | | [Big Bus Tours: Hop On, Hop Off](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bus-tours-hop-on-hop-off/id590746945) | 4.8 (24,421) | Free | Travel | | [Poparide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poparide/id1045332129) | 4.9 (734) | Free | Travel | | [Porter Airlines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porter-airlines/id1579080945) | 4.8 (3,043) | Free | Travel | | [Hopp: Get a Ride](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopp-get-a-ride/id6475395031) | 4.4 (6,956) | Free | Travel | | [Green P](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-p/id429679356) | 4.5 (274) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Metrolinx - [PRESTO E-Tickets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto-e-tickets/id1525026782) All apps by Metrolinx: https://appshunter.io/developer/1437927881 ## Related topics [pesto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pesto) · [go transit toronto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/go-transit-toronto) · [descargar ridertc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/descargar-ridertc) · [hsr club](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hsr-club) · [oc transpo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/oc-transpo) · [hannover metro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hannover-metro) · [ttc toronto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ttc-toronto) · [toronto transit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/toronto-transit) · [ttc transit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ttc-transit) · [halifax transit rt](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/halifax-transit-rt) · [miway](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/miway) · [prestis](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/prestis) · [eztransit ottawa oc transpo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eztransit-ottawa-oc-transpo) · [airdrie transit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/airdrie-transit) · [bono transporte](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bono-transporte) · [qpesto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/qpesto) · [sorenson express](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sorenson-express) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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