# Waymo vs Clipper Card

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waymo at 83% against Clipper Card's 3%. Waymo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Clipper Card's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Waymo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waymo has 247K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Waymo's written reviews are positive against 3% of Clipper Card's.

Waymo ships an update fortnightly, Clipper Card every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waymo | Clipper Card |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (247K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymo/id1343524838/reviews)** | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipper-card/id1534042451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 3.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #150 |
| Size | 175 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waymo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343524837) | [Metropolitan Transportation Commission](https://appshunter.io/developer/577603960) |

## What reviewers say

### Waymo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymo/id1343524838)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Travel, #191 Top Free (US App Store)

Request autonomous rides in select territories with a fully electric fleet. Customize your journey with temperature and music controls, and enjoy a safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation experience.

**Highlights:** Request autonomous rides, Ride scheduling, Customize ride temperature and music, Easy door unlock via Bluetooth, Share trip status, Multi-stop trips, All-electric fleet

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, safe, and efficient rides
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚗 Comfortable and clean vehicles
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🎶 Music control in the car

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Limited service area
- 🕰️ Longer wait times compared to other ride-sharing
- 🚶‍♀️ Inconvenient pickup/drop-off locations
- 🤖 Concerns about self-driving reliability
- 📞 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Unreliable ride booking and cancellation
- Unexpected route changes during rides

**Requested features**

- Expand service area to more cities
- Improve pickup/drop-off locations
- Add Bluetooth connectivity for personal music
- Provide option to contact support during rides


### Clipper Card

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipper-card/id1534042451)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your transit card for contactless fare payments across the San Francisco Bay Area. Load value, plan trips with real-time information, and pay fares directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Pay fares with Clipper in Apple Pay, Manage transit accounts, Load cash value and transit passes, Plan trips with real-time info, Add/transfer cards to Apple Wallet, View account activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to add Clipper card to Apple Wallet
- 👍 Easy to manage Clipper card balance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- ⏱️ Slow to update card balance and transaction history
- 💳 Difficult to cancel auto-load or transfer card balances
- 🤖 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
- 🔒 Security concerns with lost/stolen cards

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Card balances not updating properly
- Issues with adding cards to Apple Wallet
- Inconsistent behavior when loading funds

**Requested features**

- Improve real-time sync of card balance and transactions
- Streamline process to cancel auto-load and transfer balances
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Enhance security features for lost/stolen cards
- Eliminate unnecessary fees


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waymo free?

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

### Is Clipper Card free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waymo or Clipper Card?

Waymo is rated higher. Waymo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 247K ratings, while Clipper Card averages 3.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Waymo or Clipper Card have ads?

Neither Waymo nor Clipper Card shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waymo or Clipper Card?

Waymo ships an update fortnightly, and Clipper Card every 3 months. Most recently, Waymo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Clipper Card on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Waymo or Clipper Card?

Waymo currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Clipper Card at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*