# CivicMobile Demo vs CharmPass

The clearest difference is rating: CharmPass at 4.9 against CivicMobile Demo's 1.0. CharmPass also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 2). CivicMobile Demo's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CharmPass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CharmPass has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CivicMobile Demo | CharmPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civicmobile-demo/id972787758/reviews) | **[4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charmpass/id1411574150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CivicPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640774290) | [Maryland Transit Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411574149) |

## What reviewers say

### CivicMobile Demo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civicmobile-demo/id972787758)

Explore the capabilities of a customizable mobile application designed for civic engagement. This app showcases features for community interaction and information access.

**Highlights:** Customizable app interface, CivicPlus integration, Community interaction features, Information access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CharmPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charmpass/id1411574150)

Purchase and use transit fares instantly from your phone. Securely register payment methods and buy tickets for local services, trains, and buses. Avoid paper tickets, cash, and ticket machines.

**Highlights:** Instant fare purchase, No paper tickets, Multiple transit options, Secure payment options, Group fare purchase, Offline ticket activation

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Seamless integration with payment methods
- 🚀 Faster boarding process
- 🚀 Efficient for commuting
- 👍 Eco-friendly and paperless

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- 🐛 Tickets not always working as expected
- 🐛 Ticket expiration issues
- 🐛 Lack of offline functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent bus driver interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Tickets disappearing from the app
- Tickets not activating properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Unreliable location tracking

**Requested features**

- Loyalty program or incentives
- Improved ticket management and refund options
- Real-time transit updates and alerts
- Apple Watch integration
- Better offline support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CivicMobile Demo free?

CivicMobile Demo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CharmPass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CivicMobile Demo or CharmPass?

CharmPass is rated higher. CivicMobile Demo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CharmPass averages 4.9 from 32K ratings.

### Do CivicMobile Demo or CharmPass have ads?

Neither CivicMobile Demo nor CharmPass shows ads.

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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.*