TEC vs SNCB Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TEC
Navigate public transport in Belgium with real-time updates and step-by-step journey tracking. Purchase tickets for TEC and SNCB networks directly within the app. Find nearby points of sale and service details.
- Real-time journey tracking
- Route planning
- Ticket purchasing
- Timetable information
- Point of sale locator
- Multi-network support
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Getting around on public transport in Belgium made easy with the TEC App! The TEC app will provide you with all the information you need for a smooth journey on the TEC network as well as the STIB, De Lijn and SNCB networks. Quickly find the best route by bus, tram, metro and train and follow the progress of your journey step by step with real time data. Buy your TEC and SNCB tickets using the TEC app for immediate travel on both networks. Check the details and timetable for TEC lines and stops to find out where the next bus is. Easily locate TEC points of sale (SELFs, POINT TECs and ESPACE TECs) in your local area, as well as the services they offer.
SNCB Lab
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App features : * Receive real time notifications of any changes to your journey. * Save your favorite routes and find info about your route faster. * Find the real time information of trains arriving and departing from a station. * Experience our innovative features first. * Share your feedback and questions about these features. * Helps you benefit from our personalized services. * Set your preferred language (English, Dutch, French, German).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SNCB Lab at none against TEC's shown. TEC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
TEC ships an update every 5 weeks, SNCB Lab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TEC | SNCB Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Operateur de Transport de Wallonie SA | NMBS / SNCB |
In-app purchases
TEC
No in-app purchases
SNCB Lab
No in-app purchases