TAP LA
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Travel iPhoneiPadiPod touch
TAP LA is a free Travel app for iPhone and iPad by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Rated 1.9/5 from 833 ratings. Requires iOS 13.
- Rating
- 1.9
- 833 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 84 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 12
- 2026 · v1.26.97 (5934)
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About TAP LA
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority ("LACMTA"), a government agency, is the owner and developer of this app. TAP is your ticket to ride transit in greater Los Angeles! It is accepted on 27 systems including LA Metro, providing a vast network of buses and trains. - Make your travel safe and easy with touchless payment and card management. - Add a new TAP card to your iPhone and Apple Watch and use your fare immediately. - Use your iPhone (8 and above) and Apple Watch (Series 3 and above) to tap with Apple Pay when boarding a bus or train. - Enjoy flexible payment options including credit/debit cards, account cash and Apple Pay. - Purchase a transit pass or Stored Value for any agency in Los Angeles County. - Manage multiple cards in your TAP account (iPhone 5 and above). - Add your TAP card to Apple Wallet, enable Express Transit and quickly tap and pay when you board. You don't even have to wake up your phone! - Supports reduced fares for seniors, students, persons with disabilities and low-income riders. - Transfer a TAP card in your account to your Apple Wallet and leave the plastic at home. - Access multimodal programs such as Metro Bike Share. - Use Trip Tools to plan trips, find nearby transit options, view real-time arrivals and save favorite destinations and stops. - Enjoy the benefits of a TAP account, such as Balance Protection, card management, discounts, promotions, transaction history and friendly customer service. - Accepted on 27 transit systems in LA County including: Angels Flight Railway Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) Baldwin Park Transit Beach Cities Transit Burbank Bus Carson Circuit Compton Renaissance Transit System Culver CityBus Foothill Transit Gardena GTRANS Glendale Beeline Glendora Transportation Division Huntington Park Transit Unlimited LA County Department of Public Works LADOT Transit Lawndale Beat Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Long Beach Transit Metro Montebello Bus Lines Monterey Park Spirit Bus Norwalk Transit Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority Pasadena Transit Santa Clarita Transit Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Torrance Transit
Ratings & reviews
1.9
833 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.26.97 (5934) · Updated June 12, 2026
App enhancements and bug fixes.
App privacy
The developer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Name, Physical Address, Email Address, Phone Number
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics
Alternatives to TAP LA
Looking for apps like TAP LA? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Pronto - San Diego (4.7/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker
4.4
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Metrolink
2.5
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LAX FlyAway
2.0
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Metro Bike Share
4.3
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Pronto - San Diego
4.7
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Clipper Card
3.8
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP LA | 1.9 / 5 (833 ratings) | Free | June 12, 2026 |
| LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker | 4.4 / 5 (4,736) | Free | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Metrolink | 2.5 / 5 (367) | Free | Aug 31, 2026 |
| LAX FlyAway | 2.0 / 5 (68) | Free | May 15, 2025 |
| Metro Bike Share | 4.3 / 5 (501) | Free | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Pronto - San Diego | 4.7 / 5 (37,030) | Free | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Clipper Card | 3.8 / 5 (11,911) | Free | Jul 12, 2026 |