Comparison

myORCA vs Herron Island

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

Head to head
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.

About

Herron Island

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for Herron Island, offering real-time ferry schedules, tide predictions, and live weather forecasts. It helps users plan outdoor activities and stay informed about island conditions.

Highlights
  • Ferry schedules
  • Tide predictions
  • Live weather forecasts
  • 3-day outlooks
  • Tide and weather widgets
  • UI upgrades
Features
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Discover Herron Island’s Ultimate Companion App! Your all-in-one guide to life on Herron Island in South Puget Sound. Whether you’re catching the ferry, planning a beach walk, or checking the skies, this app keeps you connected and prepared. Key Features * Ferry Schedules Made Simple – Today, Winter, Summer, Low Tide, and Holiday runs so you’ll never miss a crossing. * Tide Predictions – NOAA-powered tide charts help you plan clam digs, kayak trips, and shoreline adventures. * Live Weather & Forecasts – Real-time conditions and 3-day outlooks from OpenWeatherMap to keep you ready for the elements. * New Widgets & UI – A fresh, upgraded look with handy tide and weather widgets for quick access. Smooth sailing ahead for islanders and visitors alike!

Screenshots

myORCA1 screens
Herron Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Herron Island at 100% against myORCA's 15%. Herron Island also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). myORCA's advantage is ratings volume (384 vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Herron Island holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myORCA has 384 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of myORCA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herron Island's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, Herron Island weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myORCA versus Herron Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyORCAHerron Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (384 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings384 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Puget Sound Regional Transit AuthorityJosh Lee

Customer experience

myORCA

All ratings344 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative59.0%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative72.6%

Herron Island

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Herron Island

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myORCA

No in-app purchases

None

Herron Island

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myORCA free?
myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Herron Island free?
Herron Island is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myORCA or Herron Island?
Herron Island is rated higher. myORCA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while Herron Island averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do myORCA or Herron Island have ads?
myORCA shows ads; Herron Island does not.
Which is updated more often, myORCA or Herron Island?
myORCA ships an update every 2 months, and Herron Island weekly. Most recently, myORCA was updated on November 3, 2026 and Herron Island on November 3, 2026.

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