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Best Metro Smartrip Apps

195+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good metro smartrip apps. We benchmark 195+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Metro Smartrip Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SmarTripSmarTripFree2.5★ (57)NoNoSep 2026
2DC Metro and Bus - TrackerDC Metro and Bus - TrackerFree4.5★ (37K)YesYesSep 2026
3Apple WalletApple WalletFree4.8★ (6.7M)YesNoSep 2026
4Washington DC Metro Route MapWashington DC Metro Route MapFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026
5Metro PulseMetro PulseFree2.8★ (110)NoNoSep 2026
6Washington DC Metro GuideWashington DC Metro GuideFree4.7★ (792)NoYesSep 2026
7myMetro®myMetro®Free4.7★ (145K)NoNoSep 2026
8Valley MetroValley MetroFree4.7★ (10K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Metro Smartrip

SmarTrip#1

SmarTrip by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
2.5😞(57 ratings)
Free
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Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for commuting
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Wallet
  • 🚀 Straightforward account setup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable card reading at turnstiles
  • 🐛 Delayed balance updates
  • 🐛 Buggy app functionality
  • 🔒 Excessive personal information required
  • 🔒 Difficult to recover account
  • 💰 Additional fees for digital cards
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker#2

DC Metro and Bus - Tracker by Dixon Mobility, LLC

Real-Time WMATA Rail & Bus
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😐(37K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#85in Navigation
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Get real-time transit predictions for Washington DC's Metro rail and bus routes. Plan your trips with step-by-step directions, view interactive maps, and receive alerts for service disruptions. Save your favorite stops for quick access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time information
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚌 Helpful for tracking buses
  • 🗺️ Useful metro map feature

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Unreliable bus/train arrival times
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
Apple Wallet#3

Apple Wallet by Apple

Apple Pay, Apple Card and more
Worth Considering
💰 Finance
4.8😊(6.7M ratings)
FreeAds
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Securely store and manage digital versions of your credit/debit cards, IDs, transit passes, tickets, and keys. Use it to make payments, send money, and access venues and transportation with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with Face ID/Touch ID
  • 💳 Integrates credit/debit cards well
  • 🎟️ Stores tickets and passes
  • 🏠 Stores digital keys and IDs

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Limited ability to add loyalty/membership cards
  • 🤔 Inconsistent card detection and adding
  • 💰 Unauthorized charges and payment issues
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options (nicknames, images)
  • 🇨🇦 Limited support for Canadian features

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FAQ about Metro Smartrip

What are the best metro smartrip apps for iPhone?
SmarTrip tops our metro smartrip apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 2.5-star average from 57 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top metro smartrip apps we rank are free to download, including SmarTrip and DC Metro and Bus - Tracker.
SmarTrip has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 195+ metro smartrip apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The SmarTrip app is an optional tool that allows you to manage your SmarTrip card and account. You can register your card for account balance protection, check your SmartBenefits, set up Auto-Reload, or purchase money-saving unlimited transit passes.
No, this app cannot be used to pay your transit or parking fares directly. However, you can add your SmarTrip card to Apple Wallet and use that to tap and pay for rides or parking where SmarTrip is accepted.