My Fare vs Playground Found
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
Playground Found
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Discover the perfect playground for every adventure! PlaygroundFound is your go-to app for exploring, discovering, and sharing playgrounds near you or anywhere in the world. Whether you're planning a family outing or just looking for the best slides and swings, we've got you covered. Key Features: Find Playgrounds Nearby: Explore playgrounds near your location in real-time. Search by Attributes: Looking for a specific feature like a climbing wall or water play? Easily search for playgrounds that meet your needs. Community-Driven Information: Powered by a passionate community of users who share photos, reviews, and updates. Photo Sharing: See what to expect with user-shared photos of playgrounds and equipment. Playground Attributes: Quickly view what equipment and features each playground offers. Cutting-Edge Data Sources: Behind the scenes, we use innovative technology to deliver accurate and up-to-date information. Why PlaygroundFound? PlaygroundFound isn’t just an app; it’s a community-driven platform that ensures families and adventurers find the best playgrounds with ease. From slides to climbing walls, we've done the heavy lifting so you can focus on the fun. Download PlaygroundFound today and start your adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Fare at none against Playground Found's 1. My Fare also leads on ads (none vs shown). Playground Found's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Playground Found sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. My Fare asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Fare ships an update every 3 months, Playground Found every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Fare | Playground Found |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The City of Calgary | Devin Berci |
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
Playground Found
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Fare
No in-app purchases
Playground Found
- PlaygroundFound Premium$1.991 Month
Questions
Is My Fare free?
Is Playground Found free?
Do My Fare or Playground Found have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Fare or Playground Found?
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