Pathao vs MeroGO Captain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pathao
This app provides on-demand transportation, food delivery, and parcel services. It also offers car rentals for extended trips and integrates digital payment options for seamless transactions. Enjoy convenient, fast, and secure services all within a single platform.
- On-demand bike and car rides
- Hourly, daily, and round-trip car rentals
- Food delivery from local restaurants
- Secure parcel delivery services
- Digital payment options (iPay, bKash, cards)
- Real-time journey tracking
- Promo code discounts
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Enjoy superfast service with Pathao! Bikes, Cars, Parcels, Food, and now Car Rentals – all in one app. Register using your phone number to get started! On-Demand Rides - Beat the traffic and reach your destination quickly with Pathao Rides. - Request a bike or car, get picked up in minutes, and enjoy a convenient ride. - Pay easily and rate your journey for a seamless experience. Car Rentals -Need a car for a longer trip? Book cars for hours, days, or round trips with Pathao Car Rentals. - Choose your location, select the rental period, and travel at your own pace. - Enjoy flexible booking options for all your travel needs. Food Delivery - Craving something delicious? Order your favorite food from hundreds of restaurants. - Select your location, choose your meal, and enjoy swift delivery right to your door. Parcel Delivery - Send parcels quickly and securely with Pathao. - Schedule a pickup, track your delivery, and rate your driver. Digital Payments - Make payments effortlessly using Pathao’s digital payment options like iPay, bKash, or credit/debit cards. - Complete your transactions within seconds. Key Features - Real-time journey tracking. - Detailed fare breakdown. - Comprehensive ride and order history. - Share and apply promo codes for discounts. - In-app support for any issues. Convenience at Your Fingertips - Share your ride location with friends. - Enjoy timely, secure, and hassle-free services every day. Want to know more? Visit https://pathao.com/
MeroGO Captain
This app connects users with verified drivers for safe and accessible transportation. It aims to make commuting and travel seamless for everyday journeys and city exploration.
- Connects with verified drivers
- Seamless transportation
- Safe travel
- Accessible for everyone
- City exploration
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Commute with Confidence. Travel with MeroGO. Mero Rides, an initiative by Sparsha LLC, is designed to make transportation seamless, safe, and accessible for everyone. Whether you’re heading to work, running errands, or exploring the city, we connect you with verified drivers in minutes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MeroGO Captain at free against Pathao's free with in-app purchases. Pathao's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pathao against 4.5 for MeroGO Captain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathao has 17K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pathao ships an update fortnightly, MeroGO Captain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pathao | MeroGO Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (17K ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 489 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PATHAO LTD. | Anjal Niraula |
Customer experience
Pathao
MeroGO Captain
Bugs and requests
Pathao
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and registration issues
- Incorrect pricing and fare calculation
- Delivery order cancellation issues
- Inability to cancel orders/rides
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to change phone number
- Improved map and location accuracy
- Better driver training and behavior
- More payment options
- Ability to rate and review drivers
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- Scheduled pickup option
- Scooter category
- Disable promotional notifications
MeroGO Captain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pathao
No in-app purchases
MeroGO Captain
No in-app purchases
Questions
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