# myORCA vs Discover Coulee

The clearest difference is rating: Discover Coulee at 5.0 against myORCA's 2.5. Discover Coulee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). myORCA's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

Discover Coulee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myORCA has 354 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, Discover Coulee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myORCA | Discover Coulee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myorca/id1606459618/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-coulee/id6736601435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606459620) | [Armstrong Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356328400) |

## 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


### Discover Coulee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-coulee/id6736601435)

This app helps locals and tourists discover attractions and businesses in the Coulee area. Businesses can manage their listings, update information, and send notifications to users.

**Highlights:** Explore local offerings, Manage business listings, Update business hours, Add photos and menus, Link to business websites, Send push notifications

**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 Discover Coulee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myORCA or Discover Coulee?

Discover Coulee is rated higher. myORCA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Discover Coulee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myORCA or Discover Coulee have ads?

myORCA shows ads; Discover Coulee does not.

### Which is updated more often, myORCA or Discover Coulee?

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, and Discover Coulee monthly. Most recently, myORCA was updated on October 14, 2026 and Discover Coulee on September 30, 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.*