My Fare vs CalgaryEventCompass
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
CalgaryEventCompass
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Calgary Event Compass is the ultimate guide for visitors and locals to discover everything happening in Calgary — from world-class performances and major sporting events to the best happy hours and daily food specials in the city. EXPLORE EVENTS Browse concerts, ballet, opera, theatre, sports, festivals, comedy shows, and more — all in one place. From the Calgary Flames and Stampeders to Alberta Ballet, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and live music at the Ironwood Stage, every event is just a tap away. MAP VIEW See every event pinned on an interactive Calgary map. Tap any pin to preview event details and get turn-by-turn directions instantly. VENUE GUIDE Explore 15+ of Calgary's most iconic venues — from the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Arts Commons, Studio Bell, The Palace Theatre, and more. CALGARY EATS — NEW Discover the best deals in the city, two ways: Happy Hour — Browse restaurants and bars across Calgary offering happy hour specials. Filter by day of the week, neighbourhood, or venue type — steakhouses, pubs, Mexican, pizza, breweries, and more — to find the perfect spot right now. Daily Specials — Find out what's on tonight at Calgary restaurants, organized by day. Wing nights, taco Tuesdays, half-price wine Wednesdays, Sunday brunch deals, and everything in between. Updated for 2026. MY SCHEDULE Save events you don't want to miss and build your personal Calgary itinerary. Perfect for Stampede visitors, concert-goers, arts lovers, and anyone exploring The 403.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CalgaryEventCompass at monthly against My Fare's every 3 months. My Fare's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). 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, CalgaryEventCompass monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Fare | CalgaryEventCompass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The City of Calgary | Justin Sharma |
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
CalgaryEventCompass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Fare
No in-app purchases
CalgaryEventCompass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Fare free?
Is CalgaryEventCompass free?
Do My Fare or CalgaryEventCompass have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Fare or CalgaryEventCompass?
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