Comparison

MRT Buddy vs Shubheccha

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

Head to head
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!

About

Shubheccha

This app serves as a central hub for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) globally, providing access to essential citizen services, investment opportunities, community resources, educational platforms, and support networks. It aims to keep NRBs connected to Bangladesh while living abroad.

Highlights
  • Citizen service portals
  • Investment and business guidance
  • Community and job listings
  • Educational resources
  • Support and welfare helplines
  • Event updates
Features
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Shubheccha – Connecting NRBs with Bangladesh Shubheccha is a mobile companion for over 12 million Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) worldwide. Whether you’re working, studying, or living abroad, Shubheccha helps you stay connected to Bangladesh with access to essential services, opportunities, and community resources. Citizen Services Easily find official portals for passports, NIDs, visas, police clearance, land records, driving licenses, e-TIN, and more — all in one place. Investment & Business Explore NRB Bonds, remittance incentives, NITA accounts, business setup guidance, and economic zone opportunities. Community & Connectivity Connect with rental listings, marketplaces, job portals, and professional networks to support you and your family abroad. Education & Events Access e-learning platforms, scholarships, exam results, research archives, and updates on conferences and international events. Support & Welfare Find NRB helplines, Probashi Kallyan Desks, and Bangladesh Missions abroad for guidance when you need it. Disclaimer: The app is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The developers and providers of this app assume no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, damages, or consequences arising from the use of this application. Users agree to use the app entirely at their own risk. Shubheccha – your trusted companion abroad, offering services, opportunities, and a line back to Home.ecause living abroad shouldn’t mean losing touch with home. Shubheccha brings services and opportunities together in one trusted app for NRBs worldwide.

Screenshots

MRT Buddy4 screens
Shubheccha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MRT Buddy at 99% against Shubheccha's 0%. MRT Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (128 vs 3). Shubheccha's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MRT Buddy has 128 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of MRT Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shubheccha's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MRT Buddy versus Shubheccha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRT BuddyShubheccha
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (128 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews98.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAniruddha AdhikaryAccess to Information Programme

Customer experience

MRT Buddy

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

Shubheccha

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Shubheccha

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MRT Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Shubheccha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRT Buddy free?
MRT Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shubheccha free?
Shubheccha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MRT Buddy or Shubheccha?
MRT Buddy is rated higher. MRT Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Shubheccha averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MRT Buddy or Shubheccha have ads?
Neither MRT Buddy nor Shubheccha shows ads.

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