BC Wallet vs BurnabyConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BC Wallet
Securely store and present digital credentials on your smartphone or tablet. This app allows you to receive and verify electronic equivalents of physical documents, with privacy as a core design principle. Currently, only a limited number of digital credentials are available for pilot projects.
- Receive digital credentials
- Verify digital credentials
- Present digital credentials
- Secure storage
- Privacy-focused design
- Open standards based
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BC Wallet is different from mainstream digital wallets that most people will currently not have a use for. For online service access today, use the BC Services Card app. BC Wallet lets you receive, verify and present digital credentials with participating services on your smartphone or tablet. Digital credentials are the electronic equivalent of physical credentials such as certifications and permits offered by participating services. They are highly secure and easy to use. Only a small number of digital credentials are currently available. They are mostly for pilot projects. Privacy is a key design consideration for BC Wallet. We are not told when you use digital credentials in your BC Wallet, unless you are using those credentials to interact with us. We do not record any analytics for BC Wallet. You approve every use of your digital credentials, and only provide the information that’s needed. BC Wallet is based on open standards and technologies.
BurnabyConnect
Access the City of Burnaby's popular online information and service tools. Stay updated on news, events, recreation, job opportunities, and city services. Receive timely notifications and engage with public projects.
- Latest news updates
- Community events calendar
- Recreation and arts facility information
- Job opportunities
- Online services access
- Maps and local government info
- Recycling and garbage collection schedules
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BurnabyConnect is the official mobile app for the City of Burnaby. This free app provides a convenient way for Burnaby residents to access the City's most popular online information and service tools including: • latest news • community events • recreation and arts facilities and programs • job opportunities in the City • online services and other apps • maps • local government information • public engagement projects • recycling and garbage collection • and more! Plus, opt-in to receive timely notifications from the City.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BC Wallet at every 2 months against BurnabyConnect's every 6 months. BC Wallet also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BC Wallet ships an update every 2 months, BurnabyConnect every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | BC Wallet | BurnabyConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Government of British Columbia | City of Burnaby |
Customer experience
BC Wallet
BurnabyConnect
In-app purchases
BC Wallet
No in-app purchases
BurnabyConnect
No in-app purchases
