# myORCA vs STA Connect

The clearest difference is ads: STA Connect at none against myORCA's shown. myORCA's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (354 vs 40). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

myORCA holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myORCA has 354 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 16% and 16% positive.

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, STA Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myORCA | STA Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myorca/id1606459618/reviews)** | [2.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sta-connect/id1644887930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **16.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606459620) | [Spokane Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644887932) |

## What reviewers say

### myORCA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myorca/id1606459618)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient to manage card on the go
- ⚡ Instant card reloading
- 🔍 Ability to view transaction history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No Apple Wallet/Pay integration
- 🔑 Frequent log-out issues
- 🐛 Buggy payment method management
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not recognized
- Payment method addition/removal not working
- Recent activity data displaying incorrectly

**Requested features**

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


### STA Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sta-connect/id1644887930)

Manage your transit fare cards, add value, and track your spending. This app allows you to link physical cards or create virtual ones, view your balance, and monitor fare capping progress. It also supports autoload and provides a history of your rides.

**Highlights:** Link physical or create virtual fare cards, Add value and passes, Check card balance, View fare capping progress, Enable autoload, Lock lost/stolen cards, Manage payment methods, View ride history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myORCA free?

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

### Is STA Connect free?

STA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myORCA or STA Connect?

myORCA is rated higher. myORCA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while STA Connect averages 2.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do myORCA or STA Connect have ads?

myORCA shows ads; STA Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, myORCA or STA Connect?

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, and STA Connect every 3 months. Most recently, myORCA was updated on September 22, 2026 and STA Connect on September 28, 2026.

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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.*