Comparison

Mwasalat vs RABTA

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

Head to head
About

Mwasalat

Plan your public transport journeys across Oman with real-time bus tracking, route planning, and fare information. Purchase tickets and top up your e-wallet directly within the app for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival predictions
  • Interactive route planner
  • Nearest bus stop identification
  • Ticket purchasing and e-wallet top-up
  • QR code ticket validation
  • Save favorite locations
Features
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Public transport in Oman has never been more accessible – the Mwasalat mobile application is a complete transit solution available at your fingertips. The app features an interactive map of Oman, on which you can check real-time arrival predictions for all stops on all routes in the network. Reduce the time spent waiting for your ride on bus stops. Once you set your travelling preferences to your personal needs and select your destination, the app will show you: - which route(s) to take - the nearest starting bus stop with the estimated bus arrival time - walking time and distance to the bus stop from your current location - transfer stops (if necessary) and waiting time - ticket price(s) - walking time and distance from the last bus stop to your destination Reduce boarding time! Buy IC and IC Express tickets or top-up your Sayir e-wallet in advance with any debit/credit card. Validate your ride on the bus acceptance device with a QR code on your smartphone, sit back and enjoy the ride. You can also save locations under your Favourites for quick 1-tap access. Keep moving with Mwasalat – travel smart and download the Mwasalat mobile app today.

About

RABTA

Book, cancel, and inquire about train tickets conveniently online. This official Pakistan Railways app allows passengers to manage their travel bookings anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Online ticket booking
  • Ticket cancellation
  • Online payment
  • Order inquiry
  • 24/7 booking access
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RABTA is a ticketing application officially authorized by Pakistan Railways, providing passengers with convenient online ticket booking, ticket cancellation, online payment and order inquiry. Passengers can book tickets through this application anytime and anywhere.

Screenshots

Mwasalat4 screens
RABTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mwasalat at none against RABTA's shown. Mwasalat also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mwasalat ships an update monthly, RABTA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mwasalat versus RABTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMwasalatRABTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMwasalatEASYWAY INNOVATIONS PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Customer experience

Mwasalat

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative88.2%

RABTA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

Mwasalat

No in-app purchases

None

RABTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mwasalat free?
Mwasalat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RABTA free?
RABTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mwasalat or RABTA have ads?
RABTA shows ads; Mwasalat does not.
Which is updated more often, Mwasalat or RABTA?
Mwasalat ships an update monthly, and RABTA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mwasalat was updated on November 3, 2026 and RABTA on November 7, 2026.

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