Comparison

MTR Mobile vs Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)

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

Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)

This app is exclusively for customers of the Kwoon Chung bus service. It provides specific information and access related to the rented bus service. Please verify with your management office for eligibility and details.

Highlights
  • Exclusive customer access
  • Bus service information
  • Management office verification
Features
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Only for the customers of Kwoon Chung bus service (Please check with the management office that rented the service for details)

Screenshots

MTR Mobile4 screens
Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTR Mobile at 39% against Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)'s 0%. MTR Mobile also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

MTR Mobile ships an update monthly, Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MTR Mobile versus Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTR MobileKwoon Chung Bus (KCB)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (492 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings492 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTR Corporation LimitedKwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited

Customer experience

MTR Mobile

All ratings489 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative50.5%

Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MTR Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTR Mobile free?
MTR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) free?
Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTR Mobile or Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) have ads?
MTR Mobile shows ads; Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) does not.
Which is updated more often, MTR Mobile or Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB)?
MTR Mobile ships an update monthly, and Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) every 4 months. Most recently, MTR Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kwoon Chung Bus (KCB) on October 21, 2026.

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