Comparison

CA DMV Wallet vs MuniMobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CA DMV Wallet

Securely present your California driver's license or ID on your smartphone. Confirm age or identity without revealing sensitive personal data like birth date or address. Use it for airport security and age-verified purchases.

Highlights
  • Digital driver's license and ID
  • Secure data sharing
  • Age verification
  • Airport TSA screening
  • Online identity verification
  • Fraud and identity theft protection
Features
Currently charting
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Now live in Pilot Phase – California DMV Mobile Wallet Californians now have a secure way to present their driver’s license or identification card using their smartphones via a Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) digital credential. California DMV Wallet gives you the control of the driver’s license data you share with others. For example, when buying age-restricted items, the app can confirm you are of legal age without having to share your birth date or address. With mDL in your CA DMV Wallet, you can breeze through the TSA queue at the airports using your phone. You can also enroll in the TruAge program via the Wallet Marketplace to purchase age-verified products at a corner store near you (starting with select pilot locations in California and expanding nationally). The Wallet will soon be supporting online identity verification for government and commercial applications. Designed with California's diverse population in mind, the CA DMV Wallet open-source platform uses state-of-the-art encryption algorithms and security technologies to combat fraud and reduce identity theft while improving privacy, transparency, and access for all Californians with a smartphone. Important note: While the mDL can be used as an official state-issued ID, per the pilot scope approved by the California legislature, you must still have a physical driver’s license or identification card with you. For more information, please visit: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ca-dmv-wallet/ California DMV Wallet is free, easy, secure, and convenient

About

MuniMobile

Plan your trips and purchase transit fares instantly on your phone. Avoid paper tickets and cash by buying and using fares directly through the app with various payment options. Store multiple tickets for future use and manage your account securely.

Highlights
  • Trip planning
  • Mobile ticketing
  • Instant fare purchase
  • Multiple payment options
  • Store tickets
  • Group fares
Features
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The official trip planning and mobile ticketing app from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). MuniMobile helps you navigate the Muni transit network effortlessly and purchase and use fares and passes instantly on your phone—anywhere, anytime. Just download the free app, create an account and you're ready to go. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS APP: • No paper fares to keep track of. • No need to carry cash, count exact change, or find a ticket machine. • Buy and use fares using a debit/credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay • Store multiple tickets on your phone for future use. • Pay a single fare or multiple fares for a group of riders from a single device. • Register your debit/credit card(s) in our secure system. HOW IT WORKS: 1. CHOOSE RIDER TYPE: Adult, Senior/Disabled/Medicare, Youth, or SF Access 2. CHOOSE FARE: Single Trip Fare for Muni Bus & Rail, Single Ride Fare for Cable Car, or Passports 3. CHOOSE QUANTITY: You can buy multiple tickets to use later 4. CHECK OUT: Pay with debit/credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay COMMON QUESTIONS: Q: Do I need to be connected to the Internet? A cellular network or a wireless Internet connection is required to purchase tickets, but you can use/activate your tickets offline. Q: What if my battery dies? Just like with paper tickets, you're responsible for making sure you have a valid fare at all times, so be sure to plan ahead! IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • Activate your ticket before boarding. • In the subway, activate (“use”) your purchased mobile ticket before passing through metro station fare gates. Show your active ticket to the station agent, and pass through the fare gate closest to the station agent booth. If the station agent is not present, you may still pass through the gate as long as your ticket has been activated. Do not attempt to “tag” the gate. • On the surface, use your purchased mobile ticket before boarding the vehicle. You may board through any door. If you feel more comfortable boarding through the front door to show your ticket to the transit operator, please feel free to do so. • For Cable Car, use your purchased mobile ticket once you are on board the vehicle. Show your mobile ticket to the Cable Car conductor. • Watch your battery level! Just like with paper tickets, you're responsible for making sure you have a valid fare at all times. • Create an account before purchasing tickets, as this is the only way you can transfer your unused tickets if you get a new phone. (Note: Only unused tickets can be transferred. Use up any activated tickets before switching phones.) • Don't uninstall the MuniMobile app or erase your phone without transferring your unused tickets first. Your tickets are stored on your phone (which makes it possible to use them without a cellular network or a wireless Internet connection).

Screenshots

CA DMV Wallet4 screens
MuniMobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CA DMV Wallet at 52% against MuniMobile's 7%. CA DMV Wallet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (148K vs 30). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CA DMV Wallet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CA DMV Wallet has 148K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of CA DMV Wallet's written reviews are positive against 7% of MuniMobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CA DMV Wallet ships an update every 5 weeks, MuniMobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CA DMV Wallet versus MuniMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCA DMV WalletMuniMobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (148K ratings) — better1.8 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews — better7.2% of reviews
Number of ratings148K — better30
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB191 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCalifornia Department of Motor VehiclesSFMTA

Customer experience

CA DMV Wallet

All ratings145,608 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,143 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative38.4%

MuniMobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative89.8%

User reviews

CA DMV Wallet

From 148K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 👍 Worked well for most users
  • 💡 Potential for digital ID convenience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Scanning and authentication issues
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 👎 Lack of Apple Wallet integration

MuniMobile

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient ticket purchasing
  • 💡 Integrated trip planning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate departure times
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Confusing user interface
  • 🚫 Missing key features (Apple Pay, QR codes)

Bugs and requests

CA DMV Wallet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons and UI elements not visible
  • Repeated authentication failures
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Apple Wallet
  • Improve user interface and navigation
  • Expand acceptance at more locations

MuniMobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased tickets not showing up
  • Inability to log in or reset password
  • Incorrect stop locations on map

Requested features

4 requests
  • Default ticket/pass purchasing screen
  • Ability to save favorite routes
  • Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Integration with other transit apps (Google Maps, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

CA DMV Wallet

No in-app purchases

None

MuniMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CA DMV Wallet free?
CA DMV Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MuniMobile free?
MuniMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CA DMV Wallet or MuniMobile?
CA DMV Wallet is rated higher. CA DMV Wallet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 148K ratings, while MuniMobile averages 1.8 from 30 ratings.
Do CA DMV Wallet or MuniMobile have ads?
Neither CA DMV Wallet nor MuniMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CA DMV Wallet or MuniMobile?
CA DMV Wallet ships an update every 5 weeks, and MuniMobile every 4 months. Most recently, CA DMV Wallet was updated on November 3, 2026 and MuniMobile on October 24, 2026.

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