Comparison

myORCA vs ZEV Carshare

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

ZEV Carshare

Access affordable, community-powered electric vehicles for errands, trips, or daily commutes. The app handles booking, unlocking, insurance, maintenance, and charging, offering a sustainable and convenient alternative to car ownership.

Highlights
  • App-based booking and unlocking
  • Interactive map for vehicle location
  • All-inclusive pricing (insurance, maintenance, charging)
  • Community-owned cooperative model
  • Reduced rates for low-income drivers
  • Seamless account and reservation management
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Welcome to ZEV! Let’s move differently. Say goodbye to the costs and hassles of traditional car ownership, and hello to community-powered, 100% electric mobility. ZEV is a member-owned carshare bringing clean, affordable, and convenient electric vehicles (EVs) right to your neighborhood. Whether you need to run errands, head to class, or take a weekend trip, ZEV puts the keys to a greener future right in your pocket. We provide the car, the insurance, the maintenance, and the charge—you just bring the destination! HOW IT WORKS 1. Join the Co-op: Download the app and sign up. (Members get the best rates at 50% off for life, but visitor accounts are welcome, too!) 2. Find a Ride: Use the interactive map to locate an available EV near you. 3. Book Your ZEV: Reserve a car for an hour, a day, or a whole weekend. 4. Unlock & Go: Use the app to unlock the car and hit the road. No physical keys required! 5. Return: Bring the car back to its designated home station, plug it in, and end your trip in the app. WHY DRIVE ZEV? - Zero Emissions, Zero Guilt: Every mile driven in a ZEV is a step toward cleaner air and a healthier planet. - All-Inclusive Pricing: Your hourly or daily rate includes insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, and the electricity to get you there. No hidden fees other than taxes of course, but we can’t control that… - Community-Owned: We aren’t a faceless corporation. We are a democratically controlled, member-owned cooperative. When you drive with ZEV, you’re supporting a shared, local mission. - Mobility for Everyone: We believe everyone deserves access to clean transportation. That’s why we focus on transportation equity, offering reduced rates for low-income drivers and bringing EVs to communities that might otherwise be left out. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE - Seamless in-app booking and Bluetooth vehicle unlocking. - Interactive map to easily find vehicles, home stations, and charging points. - Simple account management, billing, and reservation tracking. - Direct access to our friendly, local support team. The future of shared mobility is here, and it belongs to all of us. Download the ZEV app today, join the cooperative, and let’s build a cleaner, more connected community together. We Move Differently.

Screenshots

myORCA1 screens
ZEV Carshare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZEV Carshare at 5.0 against myORCA's 2.5. ZEV Carshare 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 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

ZEV Carshare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myORCA has 384 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myORCA ships an update every 2 months, ZEV Carshare every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
myORCA versus ZEV Carshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyORCAZEV Carshare
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (384 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings384 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Puget Sound Regional Transit AuthorityZero Emission Vehicle Cooperative

Customer experience

myORCA

All ratings344 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative59.0%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative72.6%

ZEV Carshare

All ratings1 ratings
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

ZEV Carshare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myORCA

No in-app purchases

None

ZEV Carshare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myORCA free?
myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZEV Carshare free?
ZEV Carshare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myORCA or ZEV Carshare?
ZEV Carshare is rated higher. myORCA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while ZEV Carshare averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myORCA or ZEV Carshare have ads?
myORCA shows ads; ZEV Carshare does not.
Which is updated more often, myORCA or ZEV Carshare?
myORCA ships an update every 2 months, and ZEV Carshare every 2 weeks. Most recently, myORCA was updated on October 22, 2026 and ZEV Carshare on October 15, 2026.

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