Comparison

MTR Mobile vs App1933

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

Head to head
About

MTR Mobile

Plan your journeys with real-time train arrival times and car occupancy. Access frequent destination information quickly and discover MTR service updates, promotions, and lifestyle articles. Earn MTR Points for rewards by traveling, shopping, or playing games.

Highlights
  • Real-time train arrival times
  • Car occupancy information
  • Trip planner with estimated journey times
  • Quick access to frequent destinations
  • MTR service updates and promotions
  • Earn MTR Points for rewards
  • Game Arcade for earning points
Features
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MTR Mobile嶄新面貌 全面提升出行體驗! 【旅程更便捷】 ◆ 想更準確預時間出門口?行程指南提供預計行程時間!搜尋路綫後,一個版面睇晒下班車到站時間同車廂載客量等資訊,預時間更Easy! ◆ 想更快揾到常去目的地嘅資訊? 喺主頁就睇到前往常去目的地建議路綫、實時列車到站時間等資訊,省卻繁複搜索步驟,等你可以捉緊每分每秒! ◆ 想掌握最新生活資訊?MTR Mobile提供港鐵服務資訊、港鐵優惠,以及同生活息息相關嘅專題文章,令你日常生活更精彩。 【邊搭邊賺MTR分】 想賺分換獎賞?日常無論搭港鐵、喺港鐵商場或車站商店消費,甚至經MTR Mobile買車票同港鐵精品都賺到分, 輕鬆消費就換到免費車程同不同驚喜獎賞! 等緊車有乜玩?「FUN分遊戲」正式上線,一齊邊玩邊賺分,換領獎賞更容易! 各種全新體驗,令出行更便捷,獎賞更豐富! 你可到 www.mtr.com.hk/mtrmobile/ch 查看更多MTR Mobile 最新資訊 MTR Mobile's New Look: Enhancing Your Travel Experience! A More Enjoyable Journey ◆ Want to better plan your journey? Trip Planner provides estimated journey times, plus next train arrival times and car occupancy on a single screen, making journey planning a breeze! ◆ Need quick access to your frequent destinations? The homepage shows suggested routes and next train arrival times to your frequent station, saving you from searches and helping you make the most of every minute! ◆ Looking for the latest news? MTR Mobile offers MTR service updates, promotions, and lifestyle articles to make your daily life more exciting. [Earn MTR Points While You Travel] ◆ Want to earn points for fabulous rewards? Whether you're taking the MTR, shopping at MTR Malls or Station Shops, or even buying tickets and MTR souvenirs through MTR Mobile, you can earn MTR Points to redeem for free rides and various exciting rewards! ◆ Looking for something to do while commuting? Game Arcade is now live, allowing you to play games and earn MTR Points, making it easier to redeem rewards. Experience the new features for a more rewarding journey with MTR Mobile! Visit www.mtr.com.hk/mtrmobile/en for more information on MTR Mobile

About

App1933

Access real-time bus arrival times and route information for all your journeys. This app provides estimated arrival times for multiple upcoming services, smart route planning, and even departure alerts. It also includes a loyalty program for earning points and a game room for additional rewards.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival times
  • Multi-modal transport info (bus, ferry, flight)
  • Smart route planning
  • Departure alerts
  • Loyalty points program
  • Real-time passenger load
Features
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隨時隨地掌握巴士到站時間及路線資訊,讓你每個行程都更有預算。 重點功能 : 1. 一APP睇晒 - 不止包括所有巴士路線及到站時間,更有小巴、渡輪同飛機航班等資訊。 2. 預計到站時間 - 預計未來三個班次到站時間,幾時出門、等幾耐更有預算。 3. 智能搵路線 - 有起點有目的地,透過大數據幫你尋找最佳巴士路線。 4. 落車時間 - 實時預測路面擠塞,以不同顏色顯示狀況,再估計落車時間,搭幾耐心中有數。 5. 九巴會員 club1933 - 每程巴士都賺積分,積分可以用返搭巴士,循環慳盡每一程。 6. 九巴遊戲室 - 過關即賺會員積分,考驗你的反應、智力、運氣同記性。 7. 實時載客量 - 點算巴士乘客數目,實時顯示載客量,邊班有位坐邊班就快滿,一目了然。 8. 鄰近路線 - 每個站加入「鄰近路線」功能,方便搵車、轉車同等車。 9. 落車提示 - 唔熟路唔緊要,開啟「落車提示」功能*,到站前會提你落車,唔怕落錯站。 10. 收藏車站 - 預先收藏起常用巴士站,要睇到站時間就更快更就手。 備註* : 會增加電池用量

Screenshots

MTR Mobile4 screens
App19334 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MTR Mobile at 4.3 against App1933's 2.1. MTR Mobile also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 9%) and ratings volume (486 vs 128). App1933's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MTR Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 486 and 128 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of MTR Mobile's written reviews are positive against 9% of App1933's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTR Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, App1933 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MTR Mobile versus App1933: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTR MobileApp1933
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (486 ratings) — better2.1 (128 ratings)
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings486 — better128
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size811 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTR Corporation LimitedThe Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited

Customer experience

MTR Mobile

All ratings486 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative50.9%

App1933

All ratings128 ratings
Positive25.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.0%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative83.8%

User reviews

MTR Mobile

From 486 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 🗺️ Helpful map features
  • ⏱️ Accurate trip planning
  • 🌍 Useful for tourists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 🤯 Overly complicated UI
  • 🚫 Lack of offline functionality

App1933

From 128 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Generally helpful for bus info
  • 👍 Can be accurate sometimes
  • 👍 Useful for planning routes
  • 👍 Real-time bus tracking (when it works)

Room to improve

  • 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 😠 Ads block essential information
  • 😠 Ads are difficult to close
  • 😠 Ads cause delays and frustration
  • 😠 Inaccurate bus arrival times

Bugs and requests

MTR Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Journey planner not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Unreliable station data updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline map support
  • Customizable UI
  • Real-time service updates
  • Improved accessibility

App1933

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App freezes on loading screen
  • App does not auto-refresh bus times
  • Bus times are inaccurate or disappear
  • Full-screen ads are difficult to close
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  • App not loading or showing a blank screen
  • GPS tracking is unreliable
  • Search function for routes fails
  • App not compatible with certain devices/OS versions
  • Background battery drain
  • Bus times are inconsistent (e.g., jumping back and forth)
  • App closes unexpectedly after opening
  • UI freezes after language selection
  • Bus arrival times are incorrect for circular routes

Requested features

13 requests
  • Remove or reduce advertisements
  • Improve accuracy of bus arrival times
  • Fix app crashing and freezing issues
  • Improve app loading speed
  • Add English language support for tourists
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  • Allow bookmarking specific buses, not just destinations
  • Restore removed features like bus fares and timetables
  • Improve AI route query functionality
  • Add sound alerts for drop-off points
  • Allow users to choose between schedule or tracking ETAs
  • Improve search functionality for routes by address/location
  • Make the map feature more functional and resizable
  • Offer an ad-free paid version

In-app purchases

None

MTR Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

App1933

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTR Mobile free?
MTR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App1933 free?
App1933 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MTR Mobile or App1933?
MTR Mobile is rated higher. MTR Mobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while App1933 averages 2.1 from 128 ratings.
Do MTR Mobile or App1933 have ads?
Both MTR Mobile and App1933 show ads.
Which is updated more often, MTR Mobile or App1933?
MTR Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and App1933 every 2 weeks. Most recently, MTR Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and App1933 on September 22, 2026.

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