My Fare vs Calgary Metro Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Fare
Purchase and use transit tickets directly on your smartphone. Store multiple tickets for future use and activate them when you're ready to travel. Eliminate the need for paper tickets.
- Instant ticket purchase
- Smartphone ticket storage
- Ticket activation
- Group fare payment
- Multiple ticket storage
- Paperless ticketing
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Purchase and use tickets instantly on your smartphone. Your tickets/passes are stored directly on your phone and can be activated whenever you're ready to begin your trip. With Calgary Transit My Fare you can: - Conveniently purchase your ticket or pass online before you travel, using your credit or debit card - Activate your ticket/pass - Pay a single fare or multiple fares for a group of riders - Store multiple tickets on your phone for future use - Stop using paper tickets - your smartphone is your ticket
Calgary Metro Map
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Your Calgary companion in one app. Transit + city guide + notes + flight schedule — everything you need to move around Calgary and plan your day. Key features Calgary CTrain & MAX map: explore lines, stations, and connections fast Tap stations/stops to open useful details and nearby points Real-time arrivals/departures (when available) to help you time your ride City Guide: places to visit, neighborhoods, tips, and quick shortcuts Smart Notebook: save notes, lists, and travel ideas in one place Flight schedule (when available): check airport/flight info quickly Emergency & City Contacts (one tap) Helpful extras: quick info tools that make planning easier (as available) For locals & visitors Commuting, sightseeing, or planning a busy day — this app keeps the essentials together so you spend less time searching and more time moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Fare at every 3 months against Calgary Metro Map's every 12 months. My Fare also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Fare ships an update every 3 months, Calgary Metro Map every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Fare | Calgary Metro Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The City of Calgary | Yaroslav Mykolaienko |
Bugs and requests
My Fare
Reported bugs
20 issues- Payment declined despite correct card information
- Apple Pay returns 'Payment Failed' error
- Address verification rejects valid addresses
- App crashes on iOS 13-14 devices
- QR code fails to generate or display
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- Unexpected forced logouts
- Cannot switch between accounts without reinstalling
- Tickets randomly marked as invalid during validation
- Duplicate charges with single ticket issued
- Card details rejected after address change
- Login loops and authentication failures
- myID integration causing access issues
- Payment processing with underlying internet errors
- Card locked after multiple failed payment attempts
- UPass disappears from app despite active purchase
- May 14, 2024 update broke payment system
- Address verification doesn't accept correct information
- Captcha resets during login process
- App doesn't accept Scotiabank cards
- Error code 173 on card registration
Requested features
14 requests- Tap-to-pay NFC system like other major cities
- Apple Watch app version
- Longer ticket expiration periods (30+ days)
- Bulk ticket purchasing without expiry pressure
- Biometric login (fingerprint/face recognition)
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- Refund policy for expired tickets
- Data-only payment option (5G support)
- Ticket refund window (2-minute grace period)
- Account-based tap on/off riding system
- Multiple ticket types in single transaction
- Session persistence for occasional users
- Physical UPass sticker alternative
- Prorated monthly pass pricing
- Wallet integration like Toronto system
Calgary Metro Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Fare
No in-app purchases
Calgary Metro Map
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Fare free?
Is Calgary Metro Map free?
Do My Fare or Calgary Metro Map have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Fare or Calgary Metro Map?
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