Blue vs darb | درب
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue
This app automatically notifies your child's school of your approaching arrival. Upon reaching the school, you can summon them with a single tap. It also allows you to authorize others to pick up your child on your behalf.
- Automatic school arrival alerts
- One-tap student summoning
- Authorized pickup management
- Real-time arrival notifications
- Secure child pickup
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بلورايد يقوم بتنبيه المدرسة باقتراب وصولك تلقائياً .. وعند الوصول يمكنك استدعائهم بمجرد ضغطة زر من التطبيق بجوالك .. كما يمكنك اضافة من تريد لإستلام ابنك او ابنتك من المدرسة بالنيابة عنك .. بالاضافه للعديد من المزايا
darb | درب
Navigate Riyadh's public transport network with ease. Plan your journeys using metro and bus, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. This app offers a comprehensive solution for exploring the city's transit options.
- Trip Planning
- Live Bus Tracker
- Metro and Bus Lines
- Bus on Demand Service
- Park & Ride Integration
- Digital Ticketing
- Account Management
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darb is Riyadh Public Transport's official app – your all-in-one companion for getting around the city. Plan trips, buy passes, and track your ride in real time across the Metro, Bus, Bus on Demand and Park & Ride. One app connects every part of your journey. From the first mile to the last, darb helps you move through Riyadh seamlessly. What you can do with darb: * Plan your trip in seconds: type a location, pick a station, or use your saved favorites * Buy passes your way: choose 2-hour, 24-hour, 7-day, or 1-month passes in the app or at stations * Ride first-class or regular: pick the option that suits you * Explore every line in detail: see metro and bus stations, routes, and amenities before you travel * Cover the first and last mile: book Bus on Demand, free with your metro or bus ticket * Track buses live: follow your ride on the map with real-time arrival times * Park for free: use Park & Ride with your darb card * Review your history: access purchases and past trips anytime * Manage your account: update your details in a few taps Built for every rider in Riyadh: darb works fully in both Arabic and English. We keep improving performance and reliability based on rider feedback – thank you for being part of the journey. Download darb and get where you're going.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blue at 4.4 against darb | درب's 2.6. Blue also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 13%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). darb | درب's advantage is ratings volume (395 vs 23). 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.
Blue holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: darb | درب has 395 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Blue's written reviews are positive against 13% of darb | درب's.
Blue ships an update fortnightly, darb | درب every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue | darb | درب |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (23 ratings) — better | 2.6 (395 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 395 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seam Labs Technologies LLC | Royal Commission for Riyadh City |
Customer experience
Blue
darb | درب
Bugs and requests
Blue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
darb | درب
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to register or log in
- Purchased tickets not showing up in the app
- QR code not working or getting rejected
- App crashing or freezing frequently
- Incorrect or missing route and station information
Requested features
6 requests- Add Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Improve search functionality and route planning
- Provide real-time bus tracking and updates
- Integrate with Google Maps for better navigation
- Simplify registration and login process
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- Enhance user experience and interface design
In-app purchases
Blue
No in-app purchases
darb | درب
No in-app purchases
