# MRT Buddy vs MOTOLOCKTAG

The clearest difference is update cadence: MRT Buddy at every 2 days against MOTOLOCKTAG's every 6 weeks. MRT Buddy also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 1). MOTOLOCKTAG's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MRT Buddy against 5.0 for MOTOLOCKTAG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MRT Buddy has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MRT Buddy ships an update every 2 days, MOTOLOCKTAG every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MRT Buddy | MOTOLOCKTAG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrt-buddy/id6737849667/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motolocktag/id6740663009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aniruddha Adhikary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778259937) | [思锐 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752397316) |

## What reviewers say

### MRT Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrt-buddy/id6737849667)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient balance checking
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⏱️ Real-time updates
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 💡 Innovative app for commuters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inaccurate fare information
- 🔧 Needs more features (e.g., recharge)

**Reported bugs**

- Rounded transaction time display

**Requested features**

- NFC integration for card usage
- Recharge option within the app
- Cloning card into NFC cards


### MOTOLOCKTAG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motolocktag/id6740663009)

This application works with paired Bluetooth tools to display their real-time location and movement history. It allows for quick device searching with a single click when connected via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Real-time device positioning, Movement trajectory observation, One-click device search, Bluetooth connectivity, Paired tool management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MRT Buddy free?

MRT Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MOTOLOCKTAG free?

MOTOLOCKTAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MRT Buddy or MOTOLOCKTAG?

MOTOLOCKTAG is rated higher. MRT Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while MOTOLOCKTAG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MRT Buddy or MOTOLOCKTAG have ads?

Neither MRT Buddy nor MOTOLOCKTAG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MRT Buddy or MOTOLOCKTAG?

MRT Buddy ships an update every 2 days, and MOTOLOCKTAG every 6 weeks. Most recently, MRT Buddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and MOTOLOCKTAG on October 28, 2026.

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