# Hop Fastpass vs Backyardbend

The clearest difference is rating: Backyardbend at 4.0 against Hop Fastpass's 2.1. Backyardbend also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). Hop Fastpass's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Backyardbend holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 11 respectively.

Hop Fastpass ships an update every 3 months, Backyardbend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hop Fastpass | Backyardbend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop-fastpass/id1213574689/reviews) | **[4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardbend/id1476056727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TriMet](https://appshunter.io/developer/687943988) | [Bend Radio Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476056726) |

## What reviewers say

### Hop Fastpass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop-fastpass/id1213574689)

This app allows you to add a virtual transit card to your digital wallet for instant fare payment. Earn passes as you ride and enjoy automatic fare calculation. Manage your cards and view transactions easily.

**Highlights:** Add virtual Hop card to Wallet, Instant fare payment with iPhone/Apple Watch, Earn passes as you ride, Supports Adult, Honored Citizens, and Youth fares, Automatic fare calculation, Manage multiple cards, View transactions and balance

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Convenient virtual card
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
- 🔒 Security/login issues
- 💰 Unnecessary fees
- 📵 Compatibility problems
- 🚫 Unreliable/doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Card not showing up in app
- Payment processing problems

**Requested features**

- Allow adding less than $5 to card
- Bring back monthly pass progress tracking
- Fix Apple Wallet integration


### Backyardbend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardbend/id1476056727)

Discover and share authentic local content from Central Oregon. Explore an interactive map and gallery of photos and videos, find local deals, and stay updated on events, weather, and conditions. Connect with the community and plan your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive map and gallery, Local digital deals, Event and concert announcements, Real-time weather and conditions, Local podcast and radio streaming, Community-shared photos and videos, Customizable content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hop Fastpass free?

Hop Fastpass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backyardbend free?

Backyardbend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hop Fastpass or Backyardbend?

Backyardbend is rated higher. Hop Fastpass averages 2.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Backyardbend averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Hop Fastpass or Backyardbend have ads?

Neither Hop Fastpass nor Backyardbend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hop Fastpass or Backyardbend?

Hop Fastpass ships an update every 3 months, and Backyardbend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hop Fastpass was updated on October 23, 2026 and Backyardbend on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*