Clear Transit vs Wave by OCTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clear Transit
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Clear Transit is a multimodal planner for using public transportation. It has been designed to help you every day to move on your city or country. You can select your origin and destination point just writing them or selecting from a map. Then a set of routes are proposed; just select the best route for you to see in detail and arrive to your destination. Clear, rapid and free.
Wave by OCTA
This app simplifies public transit by allowing users to pay for rides and manage their transit cards. It automatically caps fares to ensure the best price and offers real-time bus information for trip planning. Users can easily add value, manage multiple cards, and utilize features like autopay and virtual cards for seamless travel.
- Automatic fare capping
- Pay as you ride
- Real-time bus information
- Virtual card creation
- Add value with cash
- Autopay for reloads
- Manage multiple cards
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The Wave by OCTA app makes riding OC Bus easier, faster, and smarter. With Wave, your payments are automatically capped, so you’ll never overpay, and you’ll always get the best fare. No more pre-paying for a daily or monthly pass, just load value and pay as you go. New features include card management, allowing you to add value to your Wave cards directly in the mobile app or at participating retailers using cash; real-time bus information so you can plan your trip; and apply your reduced fare status to your Wave card. Why the Wave app makes riding easier: 1. Pay as you ride. No need to pay upfront for passes. 2. Daily and monthly fares are automatically capped, so you always pay less. 3. Get a free virtual card; no need to purchase a separate Wave card. 4. Set up autopay to reload value when your balance is low. 5. Load value with cash at participating retailers. 6. Real-time reloads and account management. 7. Manages up to 8 reusable Wave cards in your account. 8. Virtual card displays a large QR code for quicker boarding. 9. Wave cards include a free two-hour transfer for paid rides. 10. Connects to the Transit App for trip planning. To get started, download Wave by OCTA to register your account. Create a virtual Wave card or link your physical card. Add funds and you’re ready to ride. It’s that simple.
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Verdict
Clear Transit and Wave by OCTA are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Clear Transit | Wave by OCTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.7 (202 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 202 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Seca | Orange County Transportation Authority |
Bugs and requests
Clear Transit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Wave by OCTA
Reported bugs
5 issues- Can't sign in
- Not working
- Totally unable to sign in
- No free virtual on update
- Where's the free 15th-31st rides?
Requested features
2 requests- Free bus pass option
- Easier college pass transfer
In-app purchases
Clear Transit
No in-app purchases
Wave by OCTA
No in-app purchases








