Mess Book vs MRT Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mess Book
This app helps people living together manage shared expenses and gain insights into their spending habits. It simplifies tracking by moving away from traditional ledgers to a digital group-based system.
- Create and manage groups
- Track shared expenses
- Gain spending insights
- Invite members via email/group ID
- Admin user management
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Mess Book is a simple and comprehensive mobile application designed for people staying together. Manage your expenses and get insight on how you are spending. Forget old school tracking with ledgers and start using “Mess Book” to track expenses. Start by creating a group. The person who creates the group will be the admin. Other people can join the group using email and group id. Group admin can also add users. Terms of use: https://app.messbook.ae/terms Privacy policy: https://app.messbook.ae/policy
MRT Buddy
Easily check your Dhaka MRT and Rapid Pass card balances and view your last 10 transactions. This app provides real-time updates and a user-friendly interface to make your daily commute smoother and stress-free.
- Instant balance updates
- View last 10 transactions
- Supports Dhaka MRT
- Supports Rapid Pass
- User-friendly interface
- Secure data access
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MRT Buddy: Your Companion for Seamless Commuting in Dhaka Say goodbye to the hassle of unexpected low balances and keep track of your travel history effortlessly. MRT Buddy allows you to check the current balance and view the last 10 transactions of your Dhaka MRT and Rapid Pass transit cards—all in one convenient app. Key Features: - Instant Balance Updates: Get real-time information on your card balances for both Dhaka MRT and Rapid Pass systems. - Recent Trip History: Access your last 10 transactions to monitor your spending and travel patterns. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate with ease through a clean and intuitive design. - Secure Access: Your data privacy is our top priority; rest assured that your information is protected. Why MRT Buddy? Daily commuting can be stressful. MRT Buddy aims to reduce that stress by keeping you informed about your transit card balances and recent trips. No more surprises at the station—stay ahead and plan your journeys with confidence. Download MRT Buddy today and make your daily commute smoother than ever!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MRT Buddy at 4.9 against Mess Book's 4.1. MRT Buddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Mess Book sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MRT Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
MRT Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MRT Buddy has 128 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mess Book's written reviews are positive against 99% of MRT Buddy's.
Mess Book ships an update every 9 days, MRT Buddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mess Book | MRT Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (19 ratings) | 4.9 (128 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | 98.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 128 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammed Iqbal PA | Aniruddha Adhikary |
Customer experience
Mess Book
MRT Buddy
Bugs and requests
Mess Book
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MRT Buddy
Reported bugs
1 issue- Rounded transaction time display
Requested features
3 requests- NFC integration for card usage
- Recharge option within the app
- Cloning card into NFC cards
In-app purchases
Mess Book
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
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- Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
MRT Buddy
No in-app purchases
