Comparison

RIRO vs MRT Buddy

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

Head to head
About

RIRO

Control and customize smart hardware devices with this application. Adjust settings like button functions and audio equalization to enhance your smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to smart hardware
  • Set and control smart devices
  • Button settings adjustment
  • EQ adjustment
  • Smart life enhancement
Features
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The APP can connect to RIRO's smart hardware products and set and control smart devices, such as button settings and EQ adjustment, meeting the upgrading requirements of smart hardware and allowing you to enjoy smart life every day.

About

MRT Buddy

Easily check your Dhaka MRT and Rapid Pass card balances and view your last 10 transactions. This app provides real-time updates and a user-friendly interface to make your daily commute smoother and stress-free.

Highlights
  • Instant balance updates
  • View last 10 transactions
  • Supports Dhaka MRT
  • Supports Rapid Pass
  • User-friendly interface
  • Secure data access
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MRT Buddy: Your Companion for Seamless Commuting in Dhaka Say goodbye to the hassle of unexpected low balances and keep track of your travel history effortlessly. MRT Buddy allows you to check the current balance and view the last 10 transactions of your Dhaka MRT and Rapid Pass transit cards—all in one convenient app. Key Features: - Instant Balance Updates: Get real-time information on your card balances for both Dhaka MRT and Rapid Pass systems. - Recent Trip History: Access your last 10 transactions to monitor your spending and travel patterns. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate with ease through a clean and intuitive design. - Secure Access: Your data privacy is our top priority; rest assured that your information is protected. Why MRT Buddy? Daily commuting can be stressful. MRT Buddy aims to reduce that stress by keeping you informed about your transit card balances and recent trips. No more surprises at the station—stay ahead and plan your journeys with confidence. Download MRT Buddy today and make your daily commute smoother than ever!

Screenshots

RIRO4 screens
MRT Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MRT Buddy at 4.9 against RIRO's 1.0. MRT Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (128 vs 1). 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

MRT Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MRT Buddy has 128 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIRO ships an update every 5 weeks, MRT Buddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIRO versus MRT Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIROMRT Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—98.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongguan Ruirou Technology Co., LtdAniruddha Adhikary

Customer experience

RIRO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MRT Buddy

All ratings128 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.3%

Bugs and requests

RIRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MRT Buddy

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Rounded transaction time display

Requested features

3 requests
  • NFC integration for card usage
  • Recharge option within the app
  • Cloning card into NFC cards

In-app purchases

None

RIRO

No in-app purchases

None

MRT Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIRO free?
RIRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRT Buddy free?
MRT Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RIRO or MRT Buddy?
MRT Buddy is rated higher. RIRO averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MRT Buddy averages 4.9 from 128 ratings.
Do RIRO or MRT Buddy have ads?
Neither RIRO nor MRT Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIRO or MRT Buddy?
RIRO ships an update every 5 weeks, and MRT Buddy every 2 days. Most recently, RIRO was updated on October 10, 2026 and MRT Buddy on October 13, 2026.

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