Wave by OCTA
Orange County Transportation Authority Travel iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Wave by OCTA is a free Travel app for iPhone and iPad by Orange County Transportation Authority. Rated 1.7/5 from 194 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6.
- Rating
- 1.7
- 194 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 24 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 14
- 2026 · v1.5.0
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About Wave by OCTA
The Wave by OCTA app makes riding OC Bus easier, faster, and smarter. With Wave, your payments are automatically capped, so you’ll never overpay, and you’ll always get the best fare. No more pre-paying for a daily or monthly pass, just load value and pay as you go. New features include card management, allowing you to add value to your Wave cards directly in the mobile app or at participating retailers using cash; real-time bus information so you can plan your trip; and apply your reduced fare status to your Wave card. Why the Wave app makes riding easier: 1. Pay as you ride. No need to pay upfront for passes. 2. Daily and monthly fares are automatically capped, so you always pay less. 3. Get a free virtual card; no need to purchase a separate Wave card. 4. Set up autopay to reload value when your balance is low. 5. Load value with cash at participating retailers. 6. Real-time reloads and account management. 7. Manages up to 8 reusable Wave cards in your account. 8. Virtual card displays a large QR code for quicker boarding. 9. Wave cards include a free two-hour transfer for paid rides. 10. Connects to the Transit App for trip planning. To get started, download Wave by OCTA to register your account. Create a virtual Wave card or link your physical card. Add funds and you’re ready to ride. It’s that simple.
Ratings & reviews
1.7
194 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.5.0 · Updated September 14, 2026
We’ve been working hard to improve your experience with our app. This update includes: * General performance improvements * Bug fixes and stability enhancements * Minor UI and usability updates Thank you for using Wave!
App privacy
The developer, Orange County 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: Email Address, Physical Address, Name, Phone Number
- Sensitive Info: Sensitive Info
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Financial Info: Payment Info
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, 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:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: App Functionality
Alternatives to Wave by OCTA
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave by OCTA | 1.7 / 5 (194 ratings) | Free | September 14, 2026 | |
| Metrolink | 2.5 / 5 (371) | Free | Oct 8, 2026 | Compare |
| OC Bus: Orange County Transit | 4.6 / 5 (110) | Free | Sep 1, 2026 | Compare |
| RTA GoMobile | 1.3 / 5 (170) | Free | Apr 13, 2026 | Compare |
| ZOTFinder | 4.1 / 5 (265) | Free | Sep 26, 2026 | Compare |
| TAP LA | 1.9 / 5 (838) | Free | Jun 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Ride LBT | 2.1 / 5 (7) | Free | Oct 8, 2025 | Compare |
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