Comparison

KTMB Mobile vs PayungLah

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

Head to head
About

KTMB Mobile

Book train tickets online for various KTM services across Peninsular Malaysia. This app offers a convenient QR code ticketing system to streamline the boarding process, eliminating the need for physical queues.

Highlights
  • Online train ticket booking
  • KTM, ETS, Intercity, North Komuter
  • QR code ticketing system
  • Streamlined boarding process
  • Book tickets for various travel periods
Features
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Book all the train tickets online including KTM train, ETS train, Intercity & North Komuter between Kuala Lumpur right up to Padang Besar and other destinations within our operation in Semenanjung Malaysia. Select our ticketing system based on your travel period. Our fully integrated, industry- leading QR code train ticketing system can greatly increase the efficiency of the boarding process. It makes the customer easy to get train ticket instead of queue up to buy the train ticket.

About

PayungLah

This service provides easy access to shared umbrellas across a city, with numerous stations at transport hubs and hotels. It aims to help users navigate urban environments conveniently, especially during inclement weather.

Highlights
  • Shared umbrella rental
  • City navigation assistance
  • Extensive station network
  • Convenient access
  • Umbrella sharing service
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Payunglah is a shared umbrella service that helps you to navigate the city with ease. We are currently available in Malaysia. We've extended our reach to over 100 stations, including train stations and hotels, offering 2000+ umbrellas for sharing, and there's more to come.

Screenshots

KTMB Mobile4 screens
PayungLah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PayungLah at 3.0 against KTMB Mobile's 1.5. KTMB Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PayungLah holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KTMB Mobile has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of KTMB Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of PayungLah's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KTMB Mobile ships an update every 2 months, PayungLah every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KTMB Mobile versus PayungLah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKTMB MobilePayungLah
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (11 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKeretapi Tanah Melayu BerhadPayungLah Sdn Bhd

Customer experience

KTMB Mobile

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative83.7%

PayungLah

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

KTMB Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login and registration issues
  • Recurring app crashes and instability
  • Payment processing problems
  • Inaccurate timetable and train information
  • Inability to access purchased tickets

Requested features

7 requests
  • Integrate Tebrau Shuttle service
  • Add online banking (FPX) payment option
  • Provide train timetable and schedule information
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Enhance user interface and navigation
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  • Implement better login and registration process
  • Allow access to purchased tickets offline

PayungLah

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KTMB Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

PayungLah

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KTMB Mobile free?
KTMB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PayungLah free?
PayungLah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KTMB Mobile or PayungLah?
PayungLah is rated higher. KTMB Mobile averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PayungLah averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KTMB Mobile or PayungLah have ads?
PayungLah shows ads; KTMB Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, KTMB Mobile or PayungLah?
KTMB Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and PayungLah every 4 months. Most recently, KTMB Mobile was updated on October 29, 2026 and PayungLah on October 19, 2026.

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