myORCA vs Green CarShare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Load fares instantly
- Check card balance
- Manage multiple cards
- Purchase daily/monthly passes
- Set up autoloads
- Connect existing ORCA card
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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.
Green CarShare
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Green CarShare reservation system by Island Rides. Apply for membership, schedule reservations, and access vehicles through this app. Island Rides has initiated the Green CarShare program. The project encourages the elimination of carbon emissions and provides access to electric vehicle use. The CarShare program has been made possible through a grant from the Washington Department of Transportation Zero-Emissions Access Program (ZAP). Green CarShare provides access to charging stations and electric vehicles for members to reserve and drive. Members must be over the age of 21, with a valid driver’s license, insurance and a good driving history. If you meet the eligibility requirements and want to schedule a test drive, contact us at greencarshare-support@islandrides.org. Electric vehicles are shared across users who reserve times to use the cars. Have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us today, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Email us at greencarshare-support@islandrides.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Green CarShare at none against myORCA's shown. myORCA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myORCA ships an update every 2 months, Green CarShare every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myORCA | Green CarShare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (384 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 384 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority | Zemtu OG |
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
Green CarShare
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myORCA
No in-app purchases
Green CarShare
No in-app purchases
