SNCB International vs Bongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SNCB International
Book international train tickets to numerous European cities directly from your smartphone. Securely pay for your tickets and access them digitally, even offline. Manage bookings, find the best fares, and view real-time train information.
- Book tickets for Thalys, Eurostar, TGV, ICE, and IC trains
- Mobile train tickets accessible offline
- Secure payment via credit card and Bancontact
- Fare calendar for lowest fares
- Real-time train information and timetables
- Link MyTrain account for all bookings
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Book your Thalys, Eurostar, TGV, ICE and IC train tickets on your smartphone. Book your international train tickets to thousands of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne easily via the SNCB International app. You can now travel with your mobile train tickets on your smartphone. BOOK YOUR INTERNATIONAL TICKETS - Book tickets for Thalys, Eurostar, TGV, ICE and IC trains. - With your mobile train ticket, you can travel to thousands of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne. - Secure payment by credit card and with the Bancontact app. YOUR MOBILE TICKET - Get your mobile train tickets sent straight to your smartphone in barcode form. - View or scan your mobile train tickets (no internet connection needed). - Download a PDF version of your ticket via the "My tickets" tab if needed. - Exchange your train tickets at our Contact Centre using the "click-to-call" function in the “My tickets” tab (open 7 days a week). NEW FEATURES - Brand-new look and design. - More info on train stations. - Link your MyTrain account to the app! You will always have the bookings that you made online, through the Contact Center and though the app at hand! - Always find the lowest fares in our fare calendar - Consult the timetables of thousands of trains in Europe and get real-time info. - Leave a review or give feedback about the app.
Bongo
Discover unforgettable experiences with this app, designed to be simpler, smarter, and more personal. Easily register gifts, find local activities, and unlock exclusive rewards and discounts for memorable moments.
- Simplified voucher registration
- Location-based experience recommendations
- Exclusive rewards and discounts
- Biometric login
- Intuitive filtering options
- Smart notifications for experiences
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Ontdek onvergetelijke ervaringen met Bongo, nu nog eenvoudiger, slimmer en persoonlijker. Of je nu op zoek bent naar het perfecte cadeau of van een gekregen Bongo wil genieten, met onze nieuwste update haal je het beste uit elk moment. Nieuwe & verbeterde functies - Vereenvoudigde registratie van bonnen: Registreer je Bongo in enkele seconden – scan gewoonweg de barcode en je kan meteen beginnen ontdekken. Geen codes ingeven, geen gedoe. - Belevenissen aangepast aan jouw locatie: Vind direct de leukste dingen om te doen bij jou in de buurt. De app toont automatisch belevenissen in de buurt van je huidige locatie, zodat je moeiteloos kan ontdekken. - Exclusieve beloningen & kortingen op belevenissen: Ontgrendel speciale aanbiedingen en belevenissen met korting. Verwen jezelf (of je geliefden) met nog meer onvergetelijke momenten – aan een lagere prijs. - Aanbevelingen na reservering: Ontdek relevante extra’s om je geboekte belevenis nog beter te maken. - Aanmelden met biometrische authenticatie (Face ID / Touch ID): Sneller en veiliger toegang tot je account. - Filter Bongo’s op jouw manier: Blader moeiteloos door onze collectie met intuïtieve filters: prijs, aantal personen, nachten. Kies vol vertrouwen de perfecte Bongo. - Blijf op de hoogte dankzij slimme meldingen: Ontvang updates over je belevenis, van herinneringen tot handige tips, zodat je geen enkel moment hoeft te missen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SNCB International at 37% against Bongo's 0%. Bongo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SNCB International ships an update every 5 months, Bongo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SNCB International | Bongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (223 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 223 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NMBS/SNCB Europe | Smartbox Experience Ltd. |
Customer experience
SNCB International
Bongo
In-app purchases
SNCB International
No in-app purchases
Bongo
No in-app purchases
