Comparison

BEM MRT vs Thailand VRT

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

Head to head
About

BEM MRT

This app helps you plan your journeys on the MRT system. It provides fare calculations, route details, travel times, and information on station exits, facilities, and nearby landmarks. You can also access news and information about retail outlets within the metro mall.

Highlights
  • Journey planner with fare calculation
  • Route details and travel times
  • Station exit and facility information
  • Landmark integration
  • Metro Mall retail listings
  • First and last train timings
Features
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Plan your journey along MRT route effectively with BEM MRT Application! Knowing everything and everywhere about MRT Features: - Journey Planner Plan your journey along the MRT with BEM MRT Application by select Blue Line, Purple Line Station and landmark around MRT. This application provides fare calculation, route details, traveling time and last train timing. - Station info Exit info, facilities and feeder system - Metro Mall List of retails in Metro Mall - Other information News, Park and Ride, First and Last Train Timetable and other

About

Thailand VRT

Streamline your VAT refund process in Thailand. Apply for refunds, track your status, and find participating shops easily. Avoid airport queues and manage your claims from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Apply for VAT refunds after departure
  • Track refund application status
  • Find VAT refund shops nearby
  • View ePP10 documents and amounts
  • Receive real-time update notifications
  • Register refund channels (cards, e-wallets)
Features
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Getting your VAT refund for tourists in Thailand faster and easier with Thailand VRT Application. No more queueing at the airport when you already late and trying to catch a flight for your next destinations.You can even request for your refund amount after departed Thailand and safely arrived at your home country. No more forgetting the refund application documents and losing the rights to claim your VAT refund. You can easily see your refund application documents (ePP10) with the total refundable amount on your mobile anywhere and anytime you want.With the additional option for requesting your VAT refund via Thailand VRT application, when your total purchase amount is less than 20,000 THB per a single trip at any shops in Thailand with the VAT refund for tourists sign. You can claim the VAT refund via the express conditions without having to visit Customs and VAT refund offices counter at the airport by simply clicking on the Start express refund button on Thailand VRT application and complete 4simple steps below Step 1 - Select departure airport Step2 - Check Terms and Conditions Step3 - Click Request for refund Step4 - Fill in departure flight number Noted: If your total purchase amount is 20,000 baht or more and your have already been inspected by Customs officer (electronic stamp), you can also claim a VAT refund. Search for shops with the VAT refund for tourists sign • Discover all branch closes to your current location • Find the contact details and opening hours for each branch • Easily connect with navigation applications on your mobile to guide you to the desired branches View important information for VAT refund office on all international airports and FAQs • See all 10 international airports in Thailand with location details and maps • Get your answer for the common questions on FAQs Track claim status on all refund application documents (ePP10) • Check for your refund progress steps to understand the next step to get your refund • Get the approximate refundable amount right away • View historical Conversion Rate information for refunds with Visa Credit Card ,Alipay, and WeChat Pay Register a variety of options for your refund channels • Accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay • Accept all major e-Wallet including Alipay and WeChat Pay Update every important information and pending actions • Receive the notification to remind you to visit Customs officers when approaching international airports for your departure flight • Get real-time update notification for every validation from either Customs or VAT refund office The app is now available in the English language, and close to launch in Chinese and other languages for the coming update.

Screenshots

BEM MRT4 screens
Thailand VRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thailand VRT at 3.0 against BEM MRT's 1.0. BEM MRT's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Thailand VRT holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of BEM MRT's written reviews are positive against 8% of Thailand VRT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEM MRT ships an update monthly, Thailand VRT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BEM MRT versus Thailand VRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEM MRTThailand VRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company LimitedRevenue Department (Thailand)

Customer experience

BEM MRT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Thailand VRT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative84.6%

In-app purchases

None

BEM MRT

No in-app purchases

None

Thailand VRT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEM MRT free?
BEM MRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thailand VRT free?
Thailand VRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BEM MRT or Thailand VRT?
Thailand VRT is rated higher. BEM MRT averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thailand VRT averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BEM MRT or Thailand VRT have ads?
Neither BEM MRT nor Thailand VRT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEM MRT or Thailand VRT?
BEM MRT ships an update monthly, and Thailand VRT every 2 months. Most recently, BEM MRT was updated on September 3, 2026 and Thailand VRT on August 14, 2026.

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