HambaPay vs SNCB MoBIB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HambaPay
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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
SNCB MoBIB
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | HambaPay | SNCB MoBIB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOT LLC | NMBS / SNCB |
In-app purchases
HambaPay
No in-app purchases
SNCB MoBIB
No in-app purchases









