Comparison

HambaPay vs SNCB MoBIB

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

Head to head
About

HambaPay

Features
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The HambaPay app is a completely new way to pay for public transportation. Its main difference is its simplicity, speed, and convenience of payment. To use it, install the HambaPay app on your phone and add your bankcard for fare payments; (Note: the app does not require entering personal information!) Launch the app before boarding on public transport. The app will automatically detect the type and route of the vehicle you are riding in and offer payment options in accordance with current fares. Confirm the route and fare (if more than one option is offered, select and confirm the one you want). The fare will be deducted from your bankcard. Do not switch off the application during the entire journey. In the case of the check-in/check-out model, the app will automatically check out when you exit the vehicle. Note: The app requires a working Bluetooth module in the user's phone! Look for the HambaPay logo on public transport

About

SNCB MoBIB

Features
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Cette application vous permet de lire des titres de transports MoBIB pour tous les opérateurs de transports publics belges SNCB, STIB, De Lijn et TEC. La validation de titres Brupass (XL) 1 et 10 tickets est également possible (uniquement pour voyager à la SNCB). Vous pouvez scanner votre carte MoBIB and enregistrer votre carte sur votre smartphone en quelques secondes. Vous pouvez ainsi activer une alerte pour renouveler votre abonnement à temps.

Screenshots

HambaPay3 screens
SNCB MoBIB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HambaPay at every 2 weeks against SNCB MoBIB's every 10 months. SNCB MoBIB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HambaPay ships an update every 2 weeks, SNCB MoBIB every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HambaPay versus SNCB MoBIB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHambaPaySNCB MoBIB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOT LLCNMBS / SNCB

In-app purchases

None

HambaPay

No in-app purchases

None

SNCB MoBIB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HambaPay free?
HambaPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SNCB MoBIB free?
SNCB MoBIB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HambaPay or SNCB MoBIB have ads?
Neither HambaPay nor SNCB MoBIB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HambaPay or SNCB MoBIB?
HambaPay ships an update every 2 weeks, and SNCB MoBIB every 10 months. Most recently, HambaPay was updated on October 25, 2026 and SNCB MoBIB on November 3, 2026.

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