Comparison

eTraffic vs Palmstays

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

Head to head
About

eTraffic

Manage your traffic-related services in Bahrain with this official app. Access your traffic record, renew licenses and registrations, report accidents, and find essential locations like fuel stations and speed cameras.

Highlights
  • My Traffic Record
  • Vehicle and License Renewals
  • Traffic Contravention Payments
  • Report Traffic Accidents
  • Speed Cameras Locator
  • Fuel Stations Locator
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This application is provided in collaboration with Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of Traffic (GDT), United Insurance Company, Ministry of Oil (MOO) and Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), in the Kingdom of Bahrain, to allow users to benefit from the following services: - My Traffic Record - View Driving Licenses, Vehicle and Plate Numbers Ownerships - Update Contact Details - Quick Services which include: 1. Payment of Traffic Contraventions 2. Vehicle Registration Renewal 3. License Registration Renewal 4. Discount of Vehicle Registration Renewal Fees - Traffic Accidents Services which include: 1. Report Traffic Accidents 2. Traffic Accident Acknowledgment 3. View Reported Traffic Accidents 4. Insurance Companies Locator - Speed Cameras Locator - Traffic and Inspection Centers Locator - Vehicle Authorization for King Fahad Causeway which includes: 1. Issuance of Vehicle Authorization 2. Manage Issued Vehicle Authorizations 3. Authorization Validity Verification - King Fahad Causeway Insurance - Fuel Services which include: 1. Fuel Stations Locator 2. Fuel Enquiry - Related Services which include a bundle of services related to the app.

About

Palmstays

Features
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Palm Stays – Premium Apartments Across Bahrain Palm Stays makes it easy to book fully furnished apartments in Bahrain. Designed for comfort and convenience, the app allows guests to discover and reserve premium stays in some of the country’s most sought-after locations. Features • Browse furnished apartments with detailed photos, amenities, and house rules • View transparent pricing and availability • Book short-term or flexible stays directly in the app • Secure and simple booking process • Dedicated support from the Palm Stays guest experience team Palm Stays connects travelers and residents with comfortable, ready-to-move-in apartments across Bahrain. Future updates will introduce additional tools for landlords and service providers.

Screenshots

eTraffic4 screens
Palmstays4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: eTraffic at none against Palmstays's shown. eTraffic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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

eTraffic ships an update every 6 weeks, Palmstays every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eTraffic versus Palmstays: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereTrafficPalmstays
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopereGovernment Authority BahrainOmar Alkhazali

Bugs and requests

eTraffic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty getting refund after payment
  • Inconsistent app behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add vehicle history check
  • Integrate accident reporting
  • Enable inspection and renewal payments
  • Implement Apple Pay option
  • Display violation photos/videos

Palmstays

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

eTraffic

No in-app purchases

None

Palmstays

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eTraffic free?
eTraffic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Palmstays free?
Palmstays is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eTraffic or Palmstays have ads?
Palmstays shows ads; eTraffic does not.
Which is updated more often, eTraffic or Palmstays?
eTraffic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Palmstays every 3 weeks. Most recently, eTraffic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Palmstays on October 12, 2026.

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