MPass vs HolyXplor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MPass
This app digitizes your public transport pass, allowing you to pay and travel quickly without queues. Use your phone as your transit card across multiple systems and contribute to a greener planet.
- Digital payment
- Skip the line
- Mobile transit pass
- Multiple transport systems
- Eco-friendly travel
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MPass – мобилното приложение, което ти помага да пътуваш бързо, лесно и удобно с градския транспорт. Защо MPass? • Плащаш дигитално и не чакаш на опашка. • Телефонът ти се превръща в твоята карта за пътуване. • Едно приложение, множество транспортни системи. • Бъди зелен и помагай на планетата! Как работи? • Свали приложението и се регистрирай. • Купи своята карта бързо и лесно. • Пътувай с дигиталната си карта. Услугата е налична за пътуване с градския транспорт в София и Пловдив. Очаквай скоро и в други градове. ------------------------------------ MPass - the mobile application that helps you travel quickly, easily, and conveniently with the public transport. Why MPass? • Pay cashless and skip the line. • Your mobile becomes your public transit pass. • One app, multiple transport systems. • Stay green and help the planet! How it works: • Download and register. • Buy your pass quick and easy. • Travel with your digital pass. The service is available for travel by public transport in Sofia and Plovdiv. Coming soon to other cities.
HolyXplor
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HolyXplor, your smart travel companion — from inspiration to a detailed itinerary, with maps, budget and safety along the way. EXPLORE THE WORLD Browse an interactive map: countries, major cities, must-see places, restaurants and parks. Find your next destination at a glance. TAILOR-MADE ITINERARIES IN 1 MINUTE Answer a few questions and the assistant builds a day-by-day plan, matched to your tastes, pace and budget. TRAVEL TOGETHER Plan as a group, share your stops, chat live and organize each day together. TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND Country safety tips, entry requirements and smart reminders before you go. MASTER YOUR BUDGET Estimate your spending and find the best times and prices. PREMIUM Unlimited itineraries, offline mode, flight price alerts, secret spots and much more. 3-day free trial, no commitment. Download HolyXplor and turn every trip into a unique experience. Terms of Use: https://holyxplor.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://holyxplor.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MPass at none against HolyXplor's 2. MPass also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). HolyXplor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. HolyXplor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MPass asks for nothing beyond the download.
MPass ships an update every 3 months, HolyXplor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MPass | HolyXplor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TIXI AD | Tayeb Lalaoui |
Bugs and requests
MPass
Reported bugs
20 issues- QR codes not recognized by validators
- App crashes during payments
- Tickets not received after successful payment
- QR code disappears intermittently
- App shows blank screen on startup
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- Payment system errors
- QR codes are difficult to scan, especially in metro stations
- Slow QR code verification in metro
- App does not read purchased tickets
- System is temporarily unavailable
- Payment failed errors after updates
- QR codes not readable at metro entrances
- App doesn't work with iOS 15
- Validation issues in metro stations
- Tickets not valid for multiple uses in metro
- Apple Wallet overlay prevents scanning
- Automatic brightness increase for barcode scanning needed
- Horrible first-time setup requiring immediate payment details
- Ticket valid for less than 12 hours
- App is empty and doesn't work
Requested features
13 requests- Add monthly card purchase
- Add Apple Pay support
- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Improve QR code scanning
- Show real-time bus locations
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- Add routing and map features
- Include timetables
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Allow importing passes to Apple Wallet
- Notify about expiring tickets
- Allow purchasing all yearly passes
- Improve phone number input format
- Consolidate all digital transport services into one app
HolyXplor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MPass
No in-app purchases
HolyXplor
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
