JESR | جسر vs darb | درب
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JESR | جسر
This official application provides real-time information and services for King Fahd Causeway. Users can access live broadcasts, transit times, and expected bridge conditions. It also offers the ability to request additional services.
- Live broadcast
- Transit time information
- Expected bridge conditions
- Request services
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The official app of King Fahd Causeway The application contains several interactive services: you can watch the live broadcast, know the time of transit, and the expected state of the bridge on weekdays, you can also request other services.
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: JESR | جسر at 4.7 against darb | درب's 2.6. JESR | جسر also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (31% vs 13%). 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.
JESR | جسر holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JESR | جسر has 2.4K ratings behind it against 395, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of JESR | جسر's written reviews are positive against 13% of darb | درب's.
JESR | جسر ships an update every 3 weeks, darb | درب every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JESR | جسر | darb | درب |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better | 2.6 (395 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews — better | 13.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 395 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | المؤسسة العامة لجسر الملك فهد | Royal Commission for Riyadh City |
Customer experience
JESR | جسر
darb | درب
User reviews
JESR | جسر
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient prepaid lane access
- 💡 Useful travel time information
- 🚗 Easy vehicle registration
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and functionality issues
- 🤔 Limited support for non-Saudi/Bahraini phone numbers
- ⚠️ Unreliable OTP verification
- 💰 Incorrect or missing charges
darb | درب
From 395 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick response from customer service
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 🚀 Convenient commute experience
- 👍 Good start, but needs improvement
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant technical issues and bugs
- 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable ticket purchase and activation
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Lack of integration with Google Maps
Bugs and requests
JESR | جسر
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to activate account
- Inconsistent behavior when adding multiple vehicles
- Prepaid balance not deducted correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Expand support for all GCC countries
- Integrate customs clearance and ticket purchasing
- Improve balance management and transaction history
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
JESR | جسر
No in-app purchases
darb | درب
No in-app purchases
