# myORCA vs WWU Starlight Shuttle

The clearest difference is rating: WWU Starlight Shuttle at 4.4 against myORCA's 2.5. WWU Starlight Shuttle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). myORCA's advantage is ratings volume (384 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

WWU Starlight Shuttle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myORCA has 384 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, WWU Starlight Shuttle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myORCA | WWU Starlight Shuttle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myorca/id1606459618/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwu-starlight-shuttle/id6472550565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **384** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606459620) | [Spare Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073027185) |

## 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


### WWU Starlight Shuttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwu-starlight-shuttle/id6472550565)

Schedule a late-night, door-to-door shuttle service within a designated area. The service is free for active students and operates nightly with specific hours. Wheelchair lifts and bike racks can be requested when booking.

**Highlights:** Door-to-door shuttle scheduling, Late-night service hours, Free for active students, Wheelchair lift and bike rack requests, Service area restrictions

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myORCA free?

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

### Is WWU Starlight Shuttle free?

WWU Starlight Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myORCA or WWU Starlight Shuttle?

WWU Starlight Shuttle is rated higher. myORCA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while WWU Starlight Shuttle averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do myORCA or WWU Starlight Shuttle have ads?

myORCA shows ads; WWU Starlight Shuttle does not.

### Which is updated more often, myORCA or WWU Starlight Shuttle?

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, and WWU Starlight Shuttle every 5 weeks. Most recently, myORCA was updated on October 22, 2026 and WWU Starlight Shuttle on October 24, 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.*