MTCC BUS vs Avas App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MTCC BUS
This app allows users to view bus schedules and track their location in real-time. It provides essential information for public transportation users.
- View bus schedules
- Track buses in real-time
- Public transportation information
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View schedule and track buses in real-time.
Avas App
This super app for the Maldives offers ride-hailing services with various vehicle options, including wheelchair-accessible vans and a women-only motorcycle service. It also integrates payments, safety features, and insurance services for a comprehensive user experience.
- Multiple ride options
- Wheelchair accessible vans
- Book rides for others
- Call masking for privacy
- Saved payment cards
- Safety toolkit with tracking
- In-app chat with drivers
- Insurance services
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Avas App – Your Everyday Super App in the Maldives, One Tap Away! Meet Avas: your all-in-one super app and taxi app in the Maldives — bringing rides, safety, payments, and now insurance together in one seamless experience. Why Choose Avas? 1. Multiple Ride Options – Select from comfortable cars, spacious vans, pickups, and motorcycles, including Avas Cycle Girls, a women-only service. 2. Avas WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Van) – Inclusivity is our priority. Ride instantly or schedule in advance. 3. Book for Others – Easily request rides for family and friends across the Maldives. 4. Call Masking – Keep your number private with secure, masked calls between you and your driver. 5. Saved Cards – Store your payment details for quick, hassle-free cashless checkouts. 6. Safety Toolkit – Access emergency services, connect with Avas Customer Support, or send alerts with live ride tracking. 7. Prebooking – Schedule your rides ahead of time for smooth, worry-free travel. 8. In-App Chat – Communicate seamlessly with drivers without leaving the app. 9. Avas Pin – Verify your driver using a secure OTP for added peace of mind. 10. Saved Addresses – Book rides instantly to your frequent locations. 11. Insurance Services – Access convenient insurance options directly in the app for added protection and peace of mind. Experience speed, reliability, and simplicity - now more powerful than ever. From rides to insurance, Avas is your everyday super app in the Maldives. Download the Avas App today and manage more of your life in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avas App at 58% against MTCC BUS's 0%. Avas App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (638 vs 9). MTCC BUS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Avas App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avas App has 638 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MTCC BUS's written reviews are positive against 58% of Avas App's.
MTCC BUS ships an update every 2 months, Avas App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTCC BUS | Avas App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (638 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 58.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 638 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc | Mohamed Athik |
Customer experience
MTCC BUS
Avas App
Bugs and requests
MTCC BUS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Avas App
Reported bugs
11 issues- Incoming vehicle location doesn't work
- App auto refreshes/autocloses too soon
- Driver payment details disappear
- App freezes, doesn't work
- Cannot log in, user not found
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- Cannot update phone number
- Cannot book a ride, cannot see available rides
- Unable to get OTP code for verification
- Cannot receive OTP for app registration
- App keeps searching for taxi after request
- Location of car doesn't show
Requested features
5 requests- Add iOS live activities for rides
- Bring back pre-order taxi option
- Shorter booking process, reduce steps
- Improve tipping drivers feature
- Allow blocking of bad drivers
In-app purchases
MTCC BUS
No in-app purchases
Avas App
No in-app purchases
