Noida Metro vs Hostelbird
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Noida Metro
Book your Noida Metro rail tickets conveniently online. Purchase single journey or return tickets and use the QR code for entry within 30 minutes of purchase. Supports various payment methods including debit, credit, and net banking.
- Online ticket booking
- QR code scanning for entry
- Single and return journey tickets
- Debit, credit, and net banking payments
- Ticket valid for 30 minutes
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Official noida metro ticket booking application. Book your noida metro rail tickets online. Scan QR code in metro rail station. Use ticket within 30 mins after purchasing. Single journey, Return journey tickets can be purchased using the mobile application. Book ticket using any debit or credit or net banking services.
Hostelbird
Find and book affordable hostels across India for backpackers, solo travelers, and groups. Discover curated stays in top destinations, connect with fellow travelers, and enjoy a simple booking experience.
- Discover curated hostels
- Book affordable stays
- Connect with travelers
- Simple booking experience
- Supports top Indian destinations
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Discover. Connect. Stay Smart with HostelBird. Find and book the best hostels across India with ease. Whether you’re a backpacker, solo traveler, or group explorer, HostelBird helps you discover affordable stays that bring you closer to culture, adventure, and new friendships. Why HostelBird? Curated hostels across top Indian destinations Affordable stays that suit every budget Connect with like-minded travelers Simple, secure, and fast booking experience From beach vibes in Goa to mountain treks in Himachal, HostelBird is your travel companion for unforgettable journeys. Download now and start your adventure today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hostelbird at 100% against Noida Metro's 6%. Hostelbird also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Noida Metro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hostelbird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Noida Metro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hostelbird's.
Noida Metro ships an update every 2 months, Hostelbird every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noida Metro | Hostelbird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noida Metro Rail Corporation | Aabid Hussain |
Customer experience
Noida Metro
Hostelbird
In-app purchases
Noida Metro
No in-app purchases
Hostelbird
No in-app purchases
