KLIA Ekspres vs TRYKE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KLIA Ekspres
This app provides the fastest airport transfer service in Kuala Lumpur, connecting the city to the international airport in just 28 minutes. It offers on-the-go ticket booking, fare checks, and loyalty program benefits for a seamless travel experience.
- Fastest airport transfer
- On-the-go ticket booking
- Fare checking
- Loyalty points program
- Train service status updates
- Timetable and schedule access
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Take KLIA Ekspres - the fastest airport transfer service in Kuala Lumpur. Experience the fastest non-stop 57-km journey on KLIA Ekspres between KL Sentral and KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) in just 28 minutes. With the new and improved KLIA Ekspres app, your journey will be quicker, simpler and even more rewarding! Features: ● Reach Faster - Only 28 minutes non-stop from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the city. ● Frequent Departures - 99.7% on-time performance. ● Train Service Status - Check Train Service Status for hassle-free journey. ● Check Fares - You can check KLIA Ekspres fare in between different stations on the go. ● Lowest Fare Recommendations - With great value recommendations, you can book the lowest fare ticket to suit your travel needs and budget. ● On the Go Ticket Booking - Skip the queue and save time ● Advance Ticket Booking - Buy tickets up to 6 months in advance ● Standard Ticket - Get 10% discount on standard ticket booking, interchangeable trip option, ticket valid for 1 month. ● e-Ticket - Travel with ease, scan your ticket’s QR at gates, save time, save paper, ● Timetable/Schedule - Check KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit timetable. Book your ticket as per train schedule. ● Upcoming Trips - Keep track of your upcoming trip ticket bookings ● Past Trips History - Check history of your past trips. ● Payment Options - Setup your Credit and Debit card info to make hassle-free payments. ● Earn EkspreSmiles Points - Get EkspreSmiles Points for every RM1 spent on any tickets purchased through KLIA Ekspres website or the mobile app. Enjoy more benefits and privileges when you become a member. Sign up today and receive 300 EkspreSmiles Points. ● Redeem EkspreSmiles Points - Redeem EkspreSmiles Points to get instant discounts on your ticket purchase. ● Convenient - Packages and promotions to suit your travel needs and budget. ● Promotional Offers - Discover exclusive KLIA app only promotional offers to save more always. ● News & Updates - Stay in the know what’s happening around KLIA Ekspres. KLIA Ekspres Offers: ● Ample space for your luggage ● Air-conditioned carriages ● Free 4G WiFi ● Wheelchair friendly ● Digital infotainment ● Quiet zone in certain trains ● Enjoy free rides for kids under 6 and child fare for those aged 6 to 15.
TRYKE
This app offers a sustainable and affordable solution for short-distance travel. Avoid traffic, parking fees, and the elements by using electric vehicles for your daily commutes. It's a quick and eco-friendly way to explore your city.
- Short-distance commutes
- Cheaper and faster travel
- Environmentally friendly
- Electric vehicle sharing
- Easy 3-step process
- Urban mobility solution
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Tired of spending your time stuck in traffic? Sick of paying for parking and tolls? Feeling uncomfortable from walking in all that heat and humidity? Try a TRYKE and complete all your short distance commutes in a cheaper, faster and more environmentally friendly way, all without breaking a single sweat. For pricing and promotions checkout our page at https://www.tryke.co/faq Start Riding TRYKE in 3 Easy Steps: STEP 1 Download mobile application and login using your phone number. STEP 2 Go through a quick tutorial on the do's & don'ts for riding TRYKE responsibly. STEP 3 Find a vehicle, attach a payment method and UNLOCK a TRYKE to start riding! It's that easy! So what are you waiting for? Come and join us on this journey to change the way we move and explore our cities, and let us turn your miles into smiles #rideTRYKE #urbanmobility Website: https://www.tryke.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trykemy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TRYKE at 60% against KLIA Ekspres's 0%. TRYKE also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). KLIA Ekspres's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
TRYKE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRYKE has 140 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KLIA Ekspres's written reviews are positive against 60% of TRYKE's.
KLIA Ekspres ships an update every 2 months, TRYKE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KLIA Ekspres | TRYKE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (140 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 140 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd | TRYKE TRANSPORTATION SDN. BHD. |
Customer experience
KLIA Ekspres
TRYKE
Bugs and requests
KLIA Ekspres
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TRYKE
Reported bugs
31 issues- Pathway is not smooth
- Loose parts and noisy
- System needs improvement for top-up
- Minimum top-up amount of RM10
- High penalty for not parking in spot
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- All scooters in Multimedia University
- App locks bicycle but still says unlocked
- Timing keeps ongoing after locking
- Bike is hard to use, pedal is hard to pedal
- Lock malfunction, timer keeps going
- App cannot sense locked wheel
- Extra charges due to long waiting time
- Cannot end trip after promotion
- App shows 'move closer' even at designated spots
- Charged RM40 for inability to end trip
- App not sending code for setup
- App charged RM10 three times instead of once
- App not user friendly
- App continues to run and use money after pass expires
- Cannot unlock from anywhere
- Double charged on riding pass
- App not syncing with GPS
- Not recognizing dedicated pit stop locations
- Difficulty to stop service
- Card doesn't work even with balance
- Charged even without riding
- Scooter out of order all the time
- App is super buggy and freezes
- App freezes when entering payment details
- Cannot register credit/debit card
- App freezes during card registration
Requested features
24 requests- Improve pathway smoothness
- Address loose parts and noise
- Improve top-up system convenience
- Review refund policy
- Remove or adjust minimum top-up amount
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- Clarify and reduce parking penalties
- Distribute scooters more evenly
- Fix app issues with locking/unlocking
- Ensure accurate timing after locking
- Improve bike maintenance
- Review pricing structure
- Fix lock malfunctions
- Improve app user-friendliness
- Add e-wallet payment option
- Allow 16-digit credit card input
- Ensure automatic trip termination after pass expiry
- Improve customer service response time
- Address double charging issues
- Improve scooter battery management
- Fix app GPS syncing and pit stop recognition
- Allow refunds for remaining balance
- Improve app stability and performance
- Fix card registration issues
- Consider parking scooters at Putrajaya lake
In-app purchases
KLIA Ekspres
No in-app purchases
TRYKE
No in-app purchases
