Ri7laty vs darb | درب
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ri7laty
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Ri7laty is an online platform for booking school trips
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 device support: Ri7laty at 3 against darb | درب's 1. Ri7laty also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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.
Ri7laty ships an update fortnightly, darb | درب every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ri7laty | darb | درب |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.6 (395 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 395 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | alfateh saleh | Royal Commission for Riyadh City |
Bugs and requests
Ri7laty
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
Ri7laty
No in-app purchases
darb | درب
No in-app purchases
