Comparison

Arrow App Mobile vs Postal Vote BD

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

Head to head
About

Arrow App Mobile

Features
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This app works as a companion to the Arrow web tool, allowing offline use and push notifications.

About

Postal Vote BD

This official app allows eligible Bangladeshi voters to enroll, track their postal ballot papers, and verify their votes from anywhere. It ensures a secure and convenient way to exercise democratic rights, with features like eKYC, facial verification, and timely notifications.

Highlights
  • Voter enrollment and registration
  • Secure eKYC and facial verification
  • Ballot paper tracking
  • QR code scanning for verification
  • Notifications and reminders
  • Multi-language support (Bangla & English)
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Postal Vote BD is the official mobile application developed by the Bangladesh Election Commission to enroll voters and track ballot papers only at home and abroad. However, voters will exercise their voting by manually casting vote in a postal ballot paper sent by postal services. Voters will send this ballot paper by postal service to concerned electoral official(s) in Bangladesh. This secure and verified platform enables eligible voters to exercise their democratic rights conveniently from anywhere. CURRENT FEATURES: - Enrollment & Registration Start enrollment directly from the app. Simply provide registered mobile number to create a secure profile. - Voter Enrollment: Complete verification through a secure eKYC process, followed by a facial verification with liveness detection to confirm voter identity. User can also provide passport details (optional) and postal address for receive postal ballot. - Ballot Tracking: Once voters are registered and verified, a ballot is prepared and sent to your registered postal address(obtained during enrolment process). Voter can track the delivery status of ballot within the app to ensure safe and timely arrival. - Ballot Return and Verification: After receiving a ballot, simply scan the QR code printed on the enve using the app. Complete a quick liveness check, cast a vote on the paper ballot, and return the envelope to voter designated constituency for official processing. - Notifications & Reminders Receive timely alerts about deadlines, application status, and important updates. - Multi-language Support Available in both Bangla and English for convenience of voters. - Notifications & Reminders Receive timely alerts about deadlines, application status, and important updates. - Multi-language Support Available in both Bangla and English for convenience of voters. PREREQUISITE: - A registered mobile number - A valid National ID (NID) card - A valid passport (Optional) - A valid postal address WHO CAN USE THIS APP: - Bangladeshi elligible voters living abroad - Government officials on duty - Members of law enforcing agencies - Electoral officials - Other eligible voters as per Bangaldesh Election Commission guidelines SECURITY & PRIVACY: Data security is the top most priority. Postal Vote BD mobile application follows strict government data protection protocols. All personal information is securely stored and processed in accordance with Bangladesh's data protection regulations. OFFICIAL & VERIFIED: This is the only official postal voting app authorized by the Bangladesh Election Commission. Beware of fraudulent applications. SUPPORT: For assistance, please contact: Email: info@ocv.gov.bd Contact:

Screenshots

Arrow App Mobile4 screens
Postal Vote BD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Postal Vote BD at every 4 days against Arrow App Mobile's every 4 months. Arrow App Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

Arrow App Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Postal Vote BD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arrow App Mobile versus Postal Vote BD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow App MobilePostal Vote BD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStiftung Humanitare Kooperation International (SHKI)Bangladesh Election Commission

In-app purchases

None

Arrow App Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Postal Vote BD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrow App Mobile free?
Arrow App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Postal Vote BD free?
Postal Vote BD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrow App Mobile or Postal Vote BD have ads?
Neither Arrow App Mobile nor Postal Vote BD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrow App Mobile or Postal Vote BD?
Arrow App Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Postal Vote BD every 4 days. Most recently, Arrow App Mobile was updated on May 16, 2026 and Postal Vote BD on September 12, 2026.

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