# Rav-Kav Online רב-קו אונליין — Rav-Kav Loading

> Mobile app for purchasing and topping up Israeli public transport smart cards. (iPhone/iPad app by Pcentra Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rav-kav-online/id1468252492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pcentra Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468252491)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.35/5 from 424 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, Hebrew, Russian
- Released: 2019-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rav-kav-online/id1468252492/reviews.md

## What is Rav?

Rav-Kav Online is an innovative way to purchase and top-up contracts to your Rav-Kav, the Israeli public transport smart card, from anywhere, anytime, using your credit card.

Do you travel by public transport? Do you use public buses, train, light rail or the Metronit? Are you interested in simply using your mobile device to purchase your tickets?

Join thousands of passengers who are already freely and remotely loading their Rav-Kav cards!

The Rav-Kav Online app offers all of the information you need to quickly and securely choose the best ticket for you.

Purchasing contracts via the app works just the same as purchasing them directly from the public transport operators. All contracts purchased via the app are accepted by all public transport operators as if they were contracts purchased from drivers on-board a vehicle.

## Key features

- Purchase public transport contracts
- Top-up existing smart cards
- Use credit card for payments
- Remote loading of contracts
- Secure ticket selection
- Accepted by all operators

## What do users think of Rav?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and convenient
- 💡 Useful for traveling around the country
- 🔒 Secure payment method
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Works well with iPhones

**Cons**

- 🐛 Difficulty scanning/loading card
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Unreliable card reading

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Scanning issues on certain iPhone models
- Inconsistent language support (English vs Hebrew)
- Unclear error messages

**Most requested features**

- Auto-pay option
- Virtual card support
- Ability to purchase monthly passes
- Improved card scanning experience
- Better filtering and search options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 123)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rav-kav-online/id1468252492/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-06-17, version 1.16.0*

Simple to use. The credit cannot be used to purchase a daily pass. So that’s inefficient.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-06-15, version 1.16.0*

Almost impossible to get the function to reload money onto the card to work via apple pay.  Way too buggy. Needs several attempts. Not sure why but exceptionally frustrating and annoying. Please fix.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-06-03, version 1.16.0*

Excellent

### 5/5 — 🔥

*2026-04-19, version 1.16.0*

האפליקציה הצילה אותי כמה וכמה פעמים, עובד ממש טוב, וקל…

### 2/5 — Stalled app

*2026-02-23, version 1.16.0*

I’m traveling in Israel now. When I pull up the app it just stays on the purple screen and doesn’t take me to where I can scan my card. It is just stuck on the first page of app

### 5/5 — West Coast Loves Rav-Kav

*2026-02-13, version 1.16.0*

Yes, good site

### 4/5 — Great features except for one addition.

*2026-01-27, version 1.16.0*

It would be nice if be able to auto pay each month instead of having to manually pay.

### 5/5 — works great even for americans

*2025-10-09, version 1.16.0*

even a stupid american like me can figure it out which means its really
great

### 2/5 — Hard to load

*2025-09-18, version 1.16.0*

Too many steps and difficult to load card

### 4/5 — Love the card

*2025-08-26, version 1.16.0*

It is very convenient to load via phone.  The only reason this isn’t a 5 rating is that sometimes the reading of the card takes more than a couple of efforts.  In the end nd, however, it is worth it!

## Frequently asked questions about Rav

### What does Rav-Kav Online do?

Rav-Kav Online allows you to purchase and top-up contracts for your Israeli public transport smart card, known as Rav-Kav. You can do this from anywhere, anytime, using your credit card.

### How do I purchase a contract?

You can purchase contracts directly through the app by selecting the best ticket for your needs. The process is designed to be quick and secure, mirroring the experience of purchasing directly from public transport operators.

### Are the contracts purchased through the app valid?

Yes, all contracts purchased via the Rav-Kav Online app are fully accepted by all public transport operators in Israel. They are treated the same as contracts purchased directly from drivers on board a vehicle.

### What public transport can I use with this app?

This app is designed for use with Israeli public transport, including public buses, trains, light rail, and the Metronit. It allows you to manage your Rav-Kav smart card for these services.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.0 — 2025-07-30

Performance improvements and some small fixes

### 1.13.1 — 2023-10-29

Performance improvements and some small fixes

### 1.10.0 — 2023-08-01

Performance improvements and some small fixes

### 1.9.0 — 2022-07-05

Performance improvements and some small fixes.

### 1.8.0 — 2022-04-28

Added strong authentication in payment process.

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