Makkah Bus vs Basi Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Makkah Bus
Plan your public transport journeys in Makkah with real-time bus arrival predictions and route planning. This app offers a comprehensive transit solution, allowing you to find the nearest stops, estimate travel times, and manage your smart card or e-wallet. Easily navigate the city and enjoy a seamless bus travel experience.
- Real-time bus arrival predictions
- Interactive route planning
- Smart card and e-wallet top-up
- QR code ride validation
- Favorite location saving
- Lost & Found service
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Public transport in Makkah has never been more accessible. Makkah Bus App is a complete transit solution available at your fingertips, served by The Royal Commission of Makkah City and Holy Sites. The App features an interactive map of Makkah, on which you can check real-time arrival predictions for all bus stops on all routes in the network. Reduce the time spent waiting for your ride at bus stops. Once you set your traveling 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 prices • walking time and distance from the last bus stop to your destination • Top up your smart cards and e-wallet with any debit/credit card. • Validate your ride on the bus validator with a QR code on your smartphone and enjoy the ride. • Save locations under your Favorites for quick 1-tap access. • Link accounts with friends and family. • Find lost belongings through Lost & Found, send feedback and much more. • Travel smart and download the Makkah Bus Mobile App today.
Basi Driver
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باصي سائق هو تطبيق مخصّص للسائقين المعتمدين في منصة باصي لإدارة الرحلات والأرباح بسهولة. ماذا يقدّم التطبيق؟ • تسجيل الدخول برقم الجوال وإكمال ملف السائق (KYC) • استقبال الرحلات المدفوعة عند الطلب والرحلات المجدولة (اشتراكات) • ملاحة على الخريطة أثناء الرحلة مع تحديث الموقع للعائلة • متابعة الأرباح وسجل المعاملات وطلبات السحب • إدارة المستندات والملف الشخصي • إشعارات بالرحلات والتحديثات • دعم فني من داخل التطبيق لمن هذا التطبيق؟ للسائقين المسجّلين والمعتمدين في باصي فقط — وليس للركاب أو أولياء الأمور. المتطلبات • حساب سائق نشط في باصي • اتصال إنترنت • تفعيل خدمة الموقع أثناء الرحلات الدعم https://www.basiii.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basi Driver at every 4 days against Makkah Bus's every 3 months. 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.
Makkah Bus ships an update every 3 months, Basi Driver every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Makkah Bus | Basi Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MODERN BUS COMPANY LIMITED | BASI ALMUTAQADIH COMPANY |
In-app purchases
Makkah Bus
No in-app purchases
Basi Driver
No in-app purchases
