# Msheireb vs METRASH

Msheireb and METRASH both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Msheireb's written reviews are positive against 33% of METRASH's. METRASH's advantage is ratings volume (212 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.0 for Msheireb against 4.0 for METRASH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: METRASH has 212 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Msheireb's written reviews are positive against 33% of METRASH's.

Msheireb ships an update fortnightly, METRASH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Msheireb | METRASH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msheireb/id1220008692/reviews) | [4.0 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrash/id6470879050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **212** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 214 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Msheireb Properties](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220008691) | [Ministry of Interior - Qatar](https://appshunter.io/developer/490584847) |

## What reviewers say

### Msheireb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msheireb/id1220008692)

Navigate and explore a smart, sustainable urban district rooted in Qatari heritage. Discover over 100 retail, dining, and entertainment options with an interactive 3D AR map and smart parking. Receive real-time event and offer notifications tailored to your location.

**Highlights:** 3D AR Interactive Map, Smart Parking, Real-Time Notifications, Cultural and Commercial Listings, Event and Offer Updates, Location-Based Tips

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### METRASH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrash/id6470879050)

This app provides over 400 government services for citizens and residents, including traffic, residency, and visa-related tasks. It offers secure, encrypted access to official documents and allows for electronic payments, available 24/7.

**Highlights:** Access over 400 government services, Traffic, residency, and visa services, View official documents, Electronic payment processing, Available 24/7, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Faster performance than previous version
- 💼 Convenient online services from home/office
- ✅ Helpful for Qatar residents
- 🎯 Improved overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently during payment
- ⚠️ Slow performance and lag issues
- 😕 More complicated than previous version
- 📱 Security requirements blocking legitimate users
- 🔤 Font size too small for elderly users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on payment processing
- Login fails with QID starting with '9'
- Face picture capture not functioning in login
- Security requirements error on non-jailbroken devices
- Application hangs during payment transactions

**Requested features**

- Larger font size for accessibility
- Photo upload option for Iqama renewal
- QID screenshot showing front and back together
- No objection certificate service
- Car VIN number checking for accident reports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Msheireb free?

Msheireb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is METRASH free?

METRASH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Msheireb or METRASH?

Msheireb and METRASH are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 212 ratings respectively.

### Do Msheireb or METRASH have ads?

Neither Msheireb nor METRASH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Msheireb or METRASH?

Msheireb ships an update fortnightly, and METRASH every 3 weeks. Most recently, Msheireb was updated on August 6, 2026 and METRASH on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*