Comparison

MySmartfren vs Bondowosopedia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MySmartfren

Manage your mobile account with ease, including checking balances, topping up, and purchasing data plans. The app also offers features for managing multiple numbers, secure payments, and exclusive rewards. It supports eSIM technology for a digital SIM experience.

Highlights
  • Check balance and top up
  • Buy data packages
  • Manage multiple numbers
  • Secure real-time payments
  • Digital SIM (eSIM) support
  • Earn and redeem SmartPoin rewards
  • Live chat support
Features
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Login with ease and enjoy simplified experience: I. Easily check balance, top up, scan voucher data, or buy data packages. Also get recommendations that suit your needs. II. Add and manage multiple smartfren numbers in one account. III. Auto-login with your smartfren number or email. IV. Peace of mind with secure real-time payments. Enjoy multiple payment options from your balance, Simobi+, Sinarmas VA, DANA, OVO, GoPay, ShopeePay, LinkAja, BCA VA, Permata VA, Rekening Ponsel, OCTO Click, OCTO Mobile from CIMB, & credit/debit cards. V. Connect your mySF account to GoPay, OVO, and DANA accounts for easy payment. VI. Choose to auto renew plans and save more. Get more with the app: I. Get 1GB quota bonus for first time install of mySF app & sign up with you smartfren number. II. Earn more & redeem more SmartPoin for rewards and special promos that awaits you. III. With Smartfren WOW Treasure Hunt 2022, join the adventure, get rewards, find the treasures as you transact, invite friends, play the challenge and activities & log into every day. Make your smartphone smarter with Indonesia’s 1st & only Digital SIM (eSIM): I. Enjoy dual SIM smartphone without a physical SIM card II. Special packs with big quota available for devices that support eSIM Have an issue or service request or suggestion, contact us directly via Live Chat on mySF app or website (click on “smarty” to chat). For any additional query/support/feedback/suggestion, please contact us via : I. Call : 888 (from smartfren) or 08811223344 (others) II. Email : customercare@smartfren.com III. Instagram/Twitter: @smartfrencare We love your feedback to help us improve.

About

Bondowosopedia

Features
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Bondowosopedia adalah aplikasi warga Kabupaten Bondowoso. Info kota, layanan penting, dan suara warga, semuanya dalam satu aplikasi. JELAJAH WISATA Temukan air terjun, kebun kopi, situs megalitikum, hingga kawasan Ijen. Lihat foto, rating dari pengunjung, lokasi di peta, dan petunjuk arah. LAPOR MASALAH KOTA Jalan rusak, lampu mati, sampah menumpuk, atau banjir? Kirim laporan lengkap dengan foto dan titik lokasi. Pantau statusnya dari dilaporkan hingga selesai, dukung laporan warga lain, dan ikuti diskusinya. KONTAK DARURAT DAN LAYANAN PUBLIK Nomor darurat, rumah sakit, puskesmas, kantor pemerintahan, sekolah, dan transportasi di 23 kecamatan. Telepon atau buka arah dengan sekali ketuk. STATUS GUNUNG Pantau status aktivitas Gunung Ijen dan Gunung Raung beserta imbauan keselamatannya. UMKM DAN JASA LOKAL Cari produk UMKM dan tukang di sekitarmu, baca ulasan, lalu hubungi langsung lewat WhatsApp. Punya usaha? Daftarkan gratis. KABAR DAN SUARA WARGA Ringkasan kabar Bondowoso, polling, dan usulan warga. Semua kabar terbaru dari kecamatanmu terkumpul di tab Terkini. Tanpa akun pun kamu tetap bisa menjelajah. Masuk dengan Apple atau Google untuk melapor, memberi ulasan, dan ikut polling. Akun bisa dihapus kapan saja dari halaman Profil. Bondowosopedia dibuat oleh warga untuk warga. Aplikasi ini independen dan tidak berafiliasi dengan Pemerintah Kabupaten Bondowoso maupun instansi pemerintah mana pun.

Screenshots

MySmartfren4 screens
Bondowosopedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bondowosopedia at every 5 days against MySmartfren's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySmartfren ships an update every 2 months, Bondowosopedia every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MySmartfren versus Bondowosopedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySmartfrenBondowosopedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (356 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings356 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPT Smartfren TelecomRicky Irfandi

Bugs and requests

MySmartfren

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on startup after update
  • App crashes on iPhone 6s after update
  • App crashes on iPhone 6
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes every time on open
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  • Login fails after update
  • Cannot verify SMS code
  • Parse error when deactivating data plan
  • App doesn't recognize Smartfren number
  • Lost information and saved number after update
  • App not working on iPhone
  • App not working after update
  • App not working when asking for Smartfren number
  • App not working without KTP numbers
  • App not working on iPhone

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to stop SMS promos
  • Improve English language support
  • Fix credit card payment gateway
  • Simplify app interface
  • Allow account creation without KTP for foreigners
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  • Improve customer service responsiveness
  • Fix app reverting to Bahasa Indonesia

Bondowosopedia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MySmartfren

No in-app purchases

None

Bondowosopedia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySmartfren free?
MySmartfren is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bondowosopedia free?
Bondowosopedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySmartfren or Bondowosopedia have ads?
Neither MySmartfren nor Bondowosopedia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySmartfren or Bondowosopedia?
MySmartfren ships an update every 2 months, and Bondowosopedia every 5 days. Most recently, MySmartfren was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bondowosopedia on October 26, 2026.

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