Comparison

Mess Book vs MRT Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mess Book

Track personal or shared expenses and income with this all-in-one money management tool. Easily split bills, manage household costs like rent and utilities, and keep a record of money lent or borrowed. Seamlessly switch between personal and group finances.

Highlights
  • Manage personal expenses and income
  • Track money lent or borrowed
  • Create and join groups for shared finances
  • Split bills with flatmates
  • Manage rent and utilities
  • Switch between personal and group views
  • Add expenses from home-screen widget
Features
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Mess Book is a simple, all-in-one app for people who live together, and for anyone who wants to track their own money. Manage your expenses, see how you are spending, and forget old-school ledgers. Sign in and start right away. Use it on your own to track your expenses and income and to keep a record of money you lend or borrow. Or use it with others: create a group (the creator becomes the admin) or join one with its group ID, or ask the admin to add you. Split bills with flatmates, keep utilities and rent in one place, and settle up with clear reports. You can switch between your group and your personal expenses any time, even from the home-screen widget, and add an expense in a tap without opening the app. Terms of use: https://app.messbook.ae/terms Privacy policy: https://app.messbook.ae/policy

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

Mess Book4 screens
MRT Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mess Book sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MRT Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 146 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mess Book ships an update every 9 days, MRT Buddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mess Book versus MRT Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMess BookMRT Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)4.9 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews98.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Iqbal PAAniruddha Adhikary

Customer experience

Mess Book

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.9%

MRT Buddy

All ratings128 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.3%

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

7 purchases

Mess Book

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Mess Book Premium, monthly$0.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Mess Book Premium: Group$2.991 Month
  • Mess Book Premium, yearly$4.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

MRT Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mess Book free?
Mess Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MRT Buddy free?
MRT Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mess Book or MRT Buddy?
MRT Buddy is rated higher. Mess Book averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MRT Buddy averages 4.9 from 146 ratings.
Do Mess Book or MRT Buddy have ads?
Mess Book shows ads; MRT Buddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Mess Book or MRT Buddy?
Mess Book ships an update every 9 days, and MRT Buddy every 2 days. Most recently, Mess Book was updated on November 13, 2026 and MRT Buddy on November 4, 2026.

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