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Best Metro Tap Card Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to metro tap card or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Metro Tap Card Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TAP LATAP LAFree1.9★ (799)NoNoSep 2026
2Apple WalletApple WalletFree4.8★ (7.4M)NoNoSep 2026
3LA Metro & Bus - Rail TrackerLA Metro & Bus - Rail TrackerFree4.4★ (4.7K)YesYesSep 2026
4LA Metro - OfficialLA Metro - OfficialFree4.4★ (391)NoNoSep 2026
5Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
6Transit ConnectTransit ConnectFree1.9★ (22)YesNoSep 2026
7myMetro®myMetro®Free4.7★ (145K)NoNoSep 2026
8Square Point of Sale (POS)Square Point of Sale (POS)Free4.8★ (604K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Metro Tap Card

TAP LA#1

TAP LA by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Transit fare payment in LA
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
1.9😞(799 ratings)
Free
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Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • ✨ Convenient digital tap card
  • 💳 Ability to load funds
  • 🗺️ Trip planning functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Charges money without adding funds
  • ⏱️ Slow load times and processing
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing user experience
  • 🚫 Doesn't work for tourists/visitors
Apple Wallet#2

Apple Wallet by Apple

Apple Pay, Apple Card and more
Strong Contender
💰 Finance
4.8😊(7.4M ratings)
Free
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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
LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker#3

LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker by Dixon Mobility, LLC

Real Time LA Transit & Map
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😞(4.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time transit information for Los Angeles Metro bus and rail services. It helps users find nearby stops, plan trips, and view interactive maps of the entire LA Metro system.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bus/train times
  • 📊 Helpful route information
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • ⚠️ Outdated route and schedule information
  • 💤 Lack of real-time updates
  • 🔍 Poor search and navigation features

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FAQ about Metro Tap Card

What are the best metro tap card apps for iPhone?
TAP LA tops our metro tap card apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 799 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top metro tap card apps we rank are free to download, including TAP LA and Apple Wallet.
TAP LA has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ metro tap card apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The TAP LA app allows you to pay for transit fares across over 27 transit systems in greater Los Angeles, including LA Metro. You can purchase transit passes, manage multiple TAP cards, and use touchless payment with your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Key features include touchless payment, the ability to add a TAP card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, purchasing transit passes or stored value, managing multiple cards in your account, adding your TAP card to Apple Wallet for Express Transit, and access to trip planning tools.