# Clipper Card vs CA DMV Wallet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CA DMV Wallet at 52% against Clipper Card's 3%. CA DMV Wallet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Clipper Card's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CA DMV Wallet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CA DMV Wallet has 148K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Clipper Card's written reviews are positive against 52% of CA DMV Wallet's.

Clipper Card ships an update every 3 months, CA DMV Wallet every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipper Card | CA DMV Wallet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipper-card/id1534042451/reviews) | **[4.8 (148K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ca-dmv-wallet/id6449002508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **148K** |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | **52.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#86** |
| Size | 61 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Metropolitan Transportation Commission](https://appshunter.io/developer/577603960) | [California Department of Motor Vehicles](https://appshunter.io/developer/342725267) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipper Card

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### CA DMV Wallet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ca-dmv-wallet/id6449002508)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Securely present your California driver's license or ID on your smartphone. Confirm age or identity without revealing sensitive personal data like birth date or address. Use it for airport security and age-verified purchases.

**Highlights:** Digital driver's license and ID, Secure data sharing, Age verification, Airport TSA screening, Online identity verification, Fraud and identity theft protection

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy setup
- 👍 Worked well for most users
- 💡 Potential for digital ID convenience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning and authentication issues
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 👎 Lack of Apple Wallet integration

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons and UI elements not visible
- Repeated authentication failures
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Wallet
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Expand acceptance at more locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipper Card free?

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

### Is CA DMV Wallet free?

CA DMV Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clipper Card or CA DMV Wallet?

CA DMV Wallet is rated higher. Clipper Card averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while CA DMV Wallet averages 4.8 from 148K ratings.

### Do Clipper Card or CA DMV Wallet have ads?

Neither Clipper Card nor CA DMV Wallet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clipper Card or CA DMV Wallet?

Clipper Card ships an update every 3 months, and CA DMV Wallet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Clipper Card was updated on November 7, 2026 and CA DMV Wallet on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Clipper Card or CA DMV Wallet?

Clipper Card currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and CA DMV Wallet at #86. 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.*