Comparison

Seattle Rail Map Lite vs myORCA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Seattle Rail Map Lite

This app provides a clear and concise route map for the Seattle rail and subway system. It features a route planner, station index, and GPS support to help you navigate the city's transit. Enjoy high-resolution graphics and intuitive controls for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Offline data access
  • Route planner with transfers
  • Stations index and lookup
  • GPS station finder
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Rotate and zoom functionality
Features
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: OFFLINE DATA - no internet connection necessary. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design. ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations. STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station. LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options. GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you. HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays. ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want. UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)

About

myORCA

Manage your Puget Sound transit card for buses, trains, and ferries. Load fares, check balances, and purchase passes on the go. Connect your existing card or order a new one to simplify your commute.

Highlights
  • Load fares instantly
  • Check card balance
  • Manage multiple cards
  • Purchase daily/monthly passes
  • Set up autoloads
  • Connect existing ORCA card
Features
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ORCA is the Puget Sound’s all-in-one transit card. Use it to ride the bus, train and ferry in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area. To get started, download the app and create an account. You need an ORCA card to use the myORCA app. You can connect your existing card or order a new card. Now you can manage your ORCA card anywhere, 24/7 with the myORCA app. With the myORCA app, you can: - Load fares instantly - Check your balance - Purchase and manage multiple ORCA cards - Purchase daily or monthly passes - Set up autoloads - And much more! With ORCA, you can pay for trips and transfers on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. Some exclusions apply on special trips and Washington State Ferries. To use ORCA, be sure to tap your card on the ORCA card reader on board, on the train platform, or at your stop. Reduced fare programs are available to qualified riders with low incomes, seniors (65+ years), youth (6-18 years), and persons with disabilities. Reduced fare cards work with the myORCA app, call 888-988-6722 / TTY: 711 to find out which card is right for you. This app requires iOS 13 and above.

Screenshots

Seattle Rail Map Lite4 screens
myORCA1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Seattle Rail Map Lite at none against myORCA's shown. Seattle Rail Map Lite also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). myORCA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (354 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seattle Rail Map Lite holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myORCA has 354 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Seattle Rail Map Lite's written reviews are positive against 15% of myORCA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seattle Rail Map Lite ships an update every 9 months, myORCA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Seattle Rail Map Lite versus myORCA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeattle Rail Map LitemyORCA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (12 ratings) — better2.5 (354 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews15.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12354 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrban-MapCentral Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority

Customer experience

Seattle Rail Map Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

myORCA

All ratings344 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative59.0%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative72.6%

Bugs and requests

Seattle Rail Map Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myORCA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized
  • Payment method addition/removal not working
  • Recent activity data displaying incorrectly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet/Pay support
  • Implement Face ID/Touch ID login
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Expand functionality to match website

In-app purchases

None

Seattle Rail Map Lite

No in-app purchases

None

myORCA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seattle Rail Map Lite free?
Seattle Rail Map Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myORCA free?
myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seattle Rail Map Lite or myORCA?
Seattle Rail Map Lite is rated higher. Seattle Rail Map Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while myORCA averages 2.5 from 354 ratings.
Do Seattle Rail Map Lite or myORCA have ads?
myORCA shows ads; Seattle Rail Map Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Seattle Rail Map Lite or myORCA?
Seattle Rail Map Lite ships an update every 9 months, and myORCA every 2 months. Most recently, Seattle Rail Map Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and myORCA on October 14, 2026.

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