Avant. vs Smilebus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Avant.
Request and manage taxi rides with ease. Track your assigned vehicle in real-time on a map and receive instant notifications. Modify your pickup and destination points before your ride begins.
- Request a taxi
- Cancel ride requests
- Edit destination and pickup
- Vehicle confirmation
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Instant notifications
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Through this app you can: • Order a taxi • Cancel a booking • Track the vehicle on the map as it makes its way towards you! • Receive real-time notifications of the status of your taxi • Pay by cash
Smilebus
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¡Smile Bus ya está en tu celular! Compra tus boletos de autobús fácil, rápido y sin filas. Conecta con destinos como Veracruz, CDMX, Xalapa, Puebla, Monterrey, Poza Rica, Tampico y más. Consulta horarios, precios y amenidades, y reserva sin complicaciones desde tu app. - ¿Qué puedes hacer en la app de Smile Bus? Comprar boletos en segundos desde tu celular Consultar horarios, rutas y ubicaciones actualizadas Escoger entre servicio ejecutivo o primera clase Descargar tus boletos electrónicos Pagar con tarjeta de débito o crédito, o Paypal - ¿Cómo funciona? Elige origen, destino y fecha Revisa horarios y tipos de servicio Selecciona tu asiento Ingresa tus datos Paga en línea Descarga tu boleto y ¡listo! Ventajas clave: - Viaja cómodo, seguro y sin complicaciones - Atención al cliente directa desde la app - Promociones exclusivas y descuentos por anticipado - Descarga la app de Smile Bus y haz que tu próximo viaje empiece con un solo toque. Síguenos: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smilebus.mx X: https://x.com/smileBusMx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smilebusmx/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smilebusmx Smile Bus, viajar siempre debe ser seguro y divertido
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smilebus at every 3 weeks against Avant.'s every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Avant. ships an update every 3 months, Smilebus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Avant. | Smilebus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | Super RT Canguro, SA de CV | Reserbus |
In-app purchases
Avant.
No in-app purchases
Smilebus
No in-app purchases
