Overview

Rating:
4.80 +134
(15,092)
Version:
1.12.0
Last updated: 2026-05-21
Ranking
#13,794 ▼ 23
Overall

Features & Capabilities

CATS-Pass is the official Charlotte Area Transit System mobile ticketing app. It lets you purchase and use transit tickets instantly on your smartphone - anywhere, anytime. CATS-Pass also provides trip planning tools to help you reach your destination efficiently.

Key features include instant passes via debit/credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; step-by-step directions; a Cash Wallet; and the ability to save favorite routes and pass types. It also connects to other CATS apps like CATS See/Say, CATS Art In Transit, and TrackCATS for a coordinated travel experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
City of Charlotte
Rating:
4.80
(15,092)
134 new ratings
Version:
1.12.0 Last updated: 2026-05-21
Version code:
885369598
Creation date:
2021-08-20
Compatible devices:
Size:
83.58MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-18
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Android
CATS-Pass (v1.12.1)
108,156 4.71 (7,134)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Apple app. Please use these information below to contact the Apple app developer.
Developed by:
City of Charlotte
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cats-pass/id1570679604
Website:
https://charlottenc.gov/cats

User Reviews

Users like the app for its ease of use and quick ticketing, appreciating the simple, few-click process to buy tickets and manage passes. However, recurring issues center on scheduling and route reliability: unclear arrival times, maps not updating, and frequent timing inconsistencies. Ticket activation can fail (monthly passes, same-day activation, inability to activate tickets). Login and device constraints (Too Many Devices, sign-in friction) also hinder access. Route search issues exacerbate planning. Overall, convenience is clear, but reliability and account management need work.
Pros
  • Easy to use and navigate
  • Ticket purchases require only a few clicks
  • Convenient overall for paying for and using CATS services
Cons
  • Scheduling and timing reliability issues: unclear arrival times, inconsistent bus times, and maps not updating
  • Activation and ticket issues: monthly passes fail to activate, same-day activation requirements, and tickets that cannot be opened to activate
  • Login/account and device management problems: Too Many Devices errors and sign-in friction
  • Route planning/search problems: no trips found and difficulty finding routes
Recent reviews
The locator is off so I don’t know where the stop is, like it doesn’t punt the right way or show exactly where you’re at
by Go*****, 2026-07-06

Great application for Charlotte. Resident always stays up-to-date and they are rarely any problems.
by Ar*****, 2026-07-04
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