Comparison

ABTC vs BookCabin

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

Head to head
About

ABTC

This app provides approved cardholders with a digital version of their APEC Business Travel Card. Access real-time status updates and use your virtual card for efficient travel through APEC economies.

Highlights
  • Virtual ABTC card access
  • Real-time ABTC status updates
  • Secure sign-on with unique token
  • Digital passport renewal reflection
  • Pre-clearance status updates
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) App – the Virtual ABTC – is an official APEC App of the APEC Business Mobility Group. The ABTC App – the Virtual ABTC – is a new method for travelling on the ABTC. It brings the ABTC Scheme into the modern and digitized world of global travel and provides approved cardholders from fully participating APEC Member Economies with a more efficient, convenient and user-friendly service. The ABTC App – the Virtual ABTC – provides cardholders the ability to access their ABTC on their smart device. This new Virtual ABTC is in addition to the physically printed ABTC and allows for the immediate use of the ABTC for travel when entering APEC Economies. Features of the Virtual ABTC include: Real time data - The Virtual ABTC provides cardholders and officials with real-time information on the status of their ABTC. Any changes made to their application will be immediately reflected when the cardholder opens or refreshes the ABTC App, including: - if Pre-Clearance to enter an Economy has been approved, updated, etc., - the ABTC itself has expired, or - the cardholder’s passport has been renewed. Secure Sign on - An approved ABTC cardholder will be sent an email with a unique token (an application number), along with a link to download the ABTC App. There are no changes to existing application or entry procedures for an ABTC. The Virtual ABTC is essentially a digital version of the ABTC: when passing through international ports on your ABTC, you will be required to present the Virtual ABTC, as instructed by a Port Official either when entering the APEC fast track lane or when entering an Economy. For more information on the Virtual ABTC, please visit the APEC Website: http://apec.org/Groups/Committee-on-Trade-and-Investment/Business-Mobility-Group/ABTC-Mobile-Application where you will also find frequently asked questions for ABTC cardholders: http://apec.org/-/media/Files/Groups/BMG/ABTC-Mobile-Application---FAQs-for-Digital-Card-Holders.pdf Note: You must be an approved cardholder for an ABTC from a fully participating APEC Member Economy and have received pre-registration and login credentials from your Home Economy to be able to access and use the Virtual ABTC. For more information, please visit the APEC Website: http://apec.org/Groups/Committee-on-Trade-and-Investment/Business-Mobility-Group/ABTC

About

BookCabin

Plan and book your next trip with this comprehensive travel app. Compare and reserve flights, hotels, packages, activities, and transfers in one convenient place. Enjoy exclusive deals, flexible payment options, and seamless trip management for stress-free adventures.

Highlights
  • Book flights, hotels, and packages
  • Compare activities and transfers
  • Exclusive daily deals
  • Flexible payment options
  • Localized currencies and offers
  • Seamless booking management
Features
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BookCabin – Your All-in-One Travel App Plan your next adventure with BookCabin, the ultimate travel companion. Compare and book flights, hotels, packages, activities, and transfers – all in one app that is practical, convenient, safe and efficient. From spontaneous weekend trips to once-in-a-lifetime holidays, BookCabin makes every journey faster, smarter, and more rewarding. Why Choose BookCabin •⁠ ⁠Exclusive Deals Every Day – Save more on flights, hotels, and efficient packages. •⁠ ⁠Flexible Payment Options – Pay via cards, e-wallets, bank transfer, and other local payment options. •⁠ ⁠Localised – Currencies, offers, and support designed for you. •⁠ ⁠Seamless Booking Management – Modify, view, and manage trips anytime. •⁠ ⁠Trusted & Secure – Travel with peace of mind. From take-off to check-in, BookCabin is your passport to stress-free travel. Join Our Traveler Community: • Instagram: @bookcabindotcom • X (Twitter): @bookcabin • TikTok: @bookcabindotcom • LinkedIn: @bookcabin • Website: www.bookcabin.com Ready to book smarter, travel happier, and save big? Download BookCabin today and see why travelers love us for flights, hotels, and unforgettable adventures! Love using BookCabin? Rate us & leave a review to show your support! If you have any questions or need online assistance, please contact us at 081110688688 (via chat) or cs@bookcabin.com (or go to this link for more details https://www.bookcabin.com/contact-us). If you need an on-site assistance at the airports (in all cities in Indonesia), our BookCabin Ambassadors are ready to help! For more information, please read our: Privacy Policy: https://www.bookcabin.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.bookcabin.com/terms-and-conditions Help Center: https://www.bookcabin.com/help-center#flight-change Reschedule: https://www.bookcabin.com/information/reschedule Refund: https://www.bookcabin.com/information/refund

Screenshots

ABTC4 screens
BookCabin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ABTC at 4.8 against BookCabin's 3.6. ABTC also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). BookCabin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

ABTC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 86 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of ABTC's written reviews are positive against 35% of BookCabin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABTC ships an update every 5 months, BookCabin weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ABTC versus BookCabin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABTCBookCabin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (115 ratings) — better3.6 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews34.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDepartment of Home AffairsPT. KABIN KITA TOP

Customer experience

ABTC

All ratings106 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative73.3%

BookCabin

All ratings86 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative60.7%

In-app purchases

None

ABTC

No in-app purchases

None

BookCabin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABTC free?
ABTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookCabin free?
BookCabin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABTC or BookCabin?
ABTC is rated higher. ABTC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while BookCabin averages 3.6 from 86 ratings.
Do ABTC or BookCabin have ads?
Neither ABTC nor BookCabin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABTC or BookCabin?
ABTC ships an update every 5 months, and BookCabin weekly. Most recently, ABTC was updated on October 29, 2026 and BookCabin on October 29, 2026.

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