Comparison

myORCA vs DanGool

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

DanGool

This app connects pet parents for affordable and safe pet care. Choose between swapping sitting services with other parents or booking professional sitters for boarding, daycare, or walks. It prioritizes home comfort and verified sitters for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Pet sitting swap service
  • Professional pet sitting services
  • Overnight boarding
  • In-home pet sitting
  • Day care and dog walks
  • Verified sitter profiles
  • Pet compatibility matching
Features
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AFFORDABLE PET CARE FOR EVERY PET PARENT Dangool connects pet parents who swap sitting or book professional sitters — making pet care affordable and safe for everyone. Two Options Swap Service Exchange pet sitting with trusted pet parents. Earn Dangool credits when you sit, use credits when you need sitting. Professional Services Overnight Boarding In-Home Pet Sitting Day Care Dog Walks Drop-In Visits Starting at $25 per day WHY DANGOOL? Save Money: Swap for a small fee or book pros starting at $25/day Home Comfort: Pets stay in loving homes, not kennels Verified & Safe: All sitters verified, compatibility matching 24/7 Support: Call anytime at 425-472-9006 Meet & Greet: Full refund if not satisfied HOW IT WORKS Create your profile and verify your identity Post your pet sitting needs or browse professional sitters Get matched or send a booking request Meet & greet to ensure a good fit Chat opens automatically after acceptance Enjoy peace of mind while away SAFETY FEATURES Verified profiles Pet compatibility matching Platform protection coverage Free pickup/drop-off in emergencies Detailed pet care instructions Join thousands of pet parents saving on pet care with Dangool!

Screenshots

myORCA1 screens
DanGool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DanGool at 100% against myORCA's 16%. DanGool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). myORCA's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 7) 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

DanGool 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of myORCA's written reviews are positive against 100% of DanGool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, DanGool every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myORCA versus DanGool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyORCADanGool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (354 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — 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 MB109 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCentral Puget Sound Regional Transit AuthorityDangool

Customer experience

myORCA

All ratings344 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative59.0%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative72.5%

DanGool

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

DanGool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myORCA

No in-app purchases

None

DanGool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myORCA free?
myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DanGool free?
DanGool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myORCA or DanGool?
DanGool is rated higher. myORCA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while DanGool averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do myORCA or DanGool have ads?
myORCA shows ads; DanGool does not.
Which is updated more often, myORCA or DanGool?
myORCA ships an update every 2 months, and DanGool every 2 weeks. Most recently, myORCA was updated on October 11, 2026 and DanGool on October 11, 2026.

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