Comparison

myORCA vs Yellow Cab Express

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

Yellow Cab Express

Features
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Yellow Cab Express – Fast, Reliable, Professional Transportation Yellow Cab Express is your trusted transportation solution for safe, reliable, and on-demand rides across Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, DuPont, Gig Harbor, and surrounding areas. Whether you need a quick trip across town, a scheduled airport transfer, or dependable medical transportation, Yellow Cab Express connects you with professional drivers ready to get you there on time—every time. Why Choose Yellow Cab Express? Reliable Rides, Anytime: Book a ride instantly or schedule ahead for complete peace of mind. Our system ensures fast dispatch and minimal wait times. Professional, Vetted Drivers: All drivers are experienced, licensed, and committed to providing safe, courteous service. Real-Time Tracking: Track your ride from dispatch to arrival with live updates. Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront pricing for every trip. Multiple Service Options: Including standard taxi service, airport transfers, medical & non-emergency transportation (NEMT), wheelchair-accessible rides, and scheduled trips. Clean & Comfortable Vehicles: Our fleet is regularly inspected and maintained for a smooth, safe ride. Trusted for Medical & Facility Transportation Yellow Cab Express partners with healthcare facilities, assisted living communities, and care providers to deliver dependable transportation for patients and residents. Whether it’s a routine appointment or an ongoing care schedule, we ensure timely and professional service. Serving Your Community Proudly serving Tacoma and surrounding areas with a commitment to reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Screenshots

myORCA1 screens
Yellow Cab Express3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Yellow Cab Express at none against myORCA's shown. myORCA's advantage is 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
myORCA versus Yellow Cab Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyORCAYellow Cab Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (384 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings384 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Puget Sound Regional Transit AuthoritySound Dispatch LLC

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

Yellow Cab Express

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myORCA

No in-app purchases

None

Yellow Cab Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myORCA free?
myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yellow Cab Express free?
Yellow Cab Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myORCA or Yellow Cab Express have ads?
myORCA shows ads; Yellow Cab Express does not.

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