Comparison

SBNYC vs myORCA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SBNYC

Features
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The "SBNYC: Set For Success" app has been created and designed specifically for large scale group safety and awareness in New York City. It will serve to keep Students, Lead Chaperones, Directors/Trip Leaders and Tour Guides better connected and on the same page. Students On Broadway NYC is all about creating a balanced, safe and superior New York City experience that exceeds expectations at every turn. The mobile app displays student itinerary, a real-time notification dashboard, and an "I'm Lost" feature that allows Tour Guides to locate students that have been separated from the group. Safety is our main priority!

About

myORCA

Manage your Puget Sound transit card for buses, trains, and ferries. Load fares, check balances, and purchase passes on the go. Connect your existing card or order a new one to simplify your commute.

Highlights
  • Load fares instantly
  • Check card balance
  • Manage multiple cards
  • Purchase daily/monthly passes
  • Set up autoloads
  • Connect existing ORCA card
Features
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ORCA is the Puget Sound’s all-in-one transit card. Use it to ride the bus, train and ferry in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area. To get started, download the app and create an account. You need an ORCA card to use the myORCA app. You can connect your existing card or order a new card. Now you can manage your ORCA card anywhere, 24/7 with the myORCA app. With the myORCA app, you can: - Load fares instantly - Check your balance - Purchase and manage multiple ORCA cards - Purchase daily or monthly passes - Set up autoloads - And much more! With ORCA, you can pay for trips and transfers on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. Some exclusions apply on special trips and Washington State Ferries. To use ORCA, be sure to tap your card on the ORCA card reader on board, on the train platform, or at your stop. Reduced fare programs are available to qualified riders with low incomes, seniors (65+ years), youth (6-18 years), and persons with disabilities. Reduced fare cards work with the myORCA app, call 888-988-6722 / TTY: 711 to find out which card is right for you. This app requires iOS 13 and above.

Screenshots

SBNYC4 screens
myORCA1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SBNYC at none against myORCA's shown. SBNYC also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBNYC ships an update weekly, myORCA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SBNYC versus myORCA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBNYCmyORCA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (384 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—384 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTUDENTS ON BROADWAY NYC, LLCCentral Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority

Bugs and requests

SBNYC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myORCA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized
  • Payment method addition/removal not working
  • Recent activity data displaying incorrectly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet/Pay support
  • Implement Face ID/Touch ID login
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Expand functionality to match website

In-app purchases

None

SBNYC

No in-app purchases

None

myORCA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBNYC free?
SBNYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myORCA free?
myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SBNYC or myORCA have ads?
myORCA shows ads; SBNYC does not.
Which is updated more often, SBNYC or myORCA?
SBNYC ships an update weekly, and myORCA every 2 months. Most recently, SBNYC was updated on November 3, 2026 and myORCA on November 7, 2026.

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