STIB vs Bongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STIB
Plan your journeys and purchase tickets for public transport in Brussels. Get real-time updates on metro, bus, tram, and train services, and manage your MOBIB card.
- Purchase tickets and passes
- Real-time transport information
- Journey planning
- Interactive route map
- MOBIB card management
- Accessibility information
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The STIB-MIVB app is all you need to get around Brussels by metro, bus, tram or train. New: you can now purchase your tickets in the app. Click and go with the STIB-MIVB app Buy tickets and be on your way immediately - Your ticket is immediately available in the app. Quick and easy! - You can buy your tickets whenever and wherever you want. This way, you always have a ticket in your pocket. - You can purchase Brupass (XL) 1 or 10 journeys via the app. If you take public transport every now and then, buying a 10 journey ticket is a tad cheaper. How nice is that? Stay tuned - Keep up to date with the app: you'll find real-time info not only on the STIB-MIVB network, but also on SNCB-NMBS trains and TEC and De Lijn buses. So you always know when to leave! - Save your favourite lines and stops and find your way around the app and Brussels even more easily. Find the route that suits you best - Plan your journey from A to Z and choose your own departure date and time. - The interactive map also indicates De Lijn, SNCB-NMBS and TEC stops with real-time departure times. Never miss a connection again. - The shortest route, with the fewest connections or the least amount of walking? You're in control of your preferences. Reload and consult your MOBIB card - Connect your MOBIB card to the app and see how many journeys you have left or how long your season ticket is still valid. - Whether you have a season ticket or a ticket, you can simply reload your MOBIB card via the app. Please note that it will take at least 24 hours before your ticket or season ticket is available on your MOBIB card. Travel smoothly - Would you like to know in advance whether the escalator or lift is working? Via the "Info" tab, you can see in real time how accessible the station is. - For buses and tram lines 7 and 9, the app tells you the degree to which a stop is accessible. Download the STIB-MIVB app now and enjoy worry-free travel in and around Brussels!
Bongo
Discover unforgettable experiences with this app, designed to be simpler, smarter, and more personal. Easily register gifts, find local activities, and unlock exclusive rewards and discounts for memorable moments.
- Simplified voucher registration
- Location-based experience recommendations
- Exclusive rewards and discounts
- Biometric login
- Intuitive filtering options
- Smart notifications for experiences
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Ontdek onvergetelijke ervaringen met Bongo, nu nog eenvoudiger, slimmer en persoonlijker. Of je nu op zoek bent naar het perfecte cadeau of van een gekregen Bongo wil genieten, met onze nieuwste update haal je het beste uit elk moment. Nieuwe & verbeterde functies - Vereenvoudigde registratie van bonnen: Registreer je Bongo in enkele seconden – scan gewoonweg de barcode en je kan meteen beginnen ontdekken. Geen codes ingeven, geen gedoe. - Belevenissen aangepast aan jouw locatie: Vind direct de leukste dingen om te doen bij jou in de buurt. De app toont automatisch belevenissen in de buurt van je huidige locatie, zodat je moeiteloos kan ontdekken. - Exclusieve beloningen & kortingen op belevenissen: Ontgrendel speciale aanbiedingen en belevenissen met korting. Verwen jezelf (of je geliefden) met nog meer onvergetelijke momenten – aan een lagere prijs. - Aanbevelingen na reservering: Ontdek relevante extra’s om je geboekte belevenis nog beter te maken. - Aanmelden met biometrische authenticatie (Face ID / Touch ID): Sneller en veiliger toegang tot je account. - Filter Bongo’s op jouw manier: Blader moeiteloos door onze collectie met intuïtieve filters: prijs, aantal personen, nachten. Kies vol vertrouwen de perfecte Bongo. - Blijf op de hoogte dankzij slimme meldingen: Ontvang updates over je belevenis, van herinneringen tot handige tips, zodat je geen enkel moment hoeft te missen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Bongo at free against STIB's free with in-app purchases. Bongo also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). STIB's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
STIB ships an update monthly, Bongo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STIB | Bongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (356 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 356 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STIB-MIVB | Smartbox Experience Ltd. |
Customer experience
STIB
Bongo
In-app purchases
STIB
No in-app purchases
Bongo
No in-app purchases








