ElephGo vs LaoBus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElephGo
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ElephGo effectively solves the problem of orderly, safe, clean, and economical operation of 5-10km in cities, providing a solution for short distance travel choices for urban citizens
LaoBus
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Navigate Vientiane like a local! Waiting for a bus? 'Lao Bus' shows you exactly where the bus is. Key Features - Real-time Bus Tracking See live bus locations on the map. No more guessing when the bus will arrive. - Route Finder Search for the best bus route to your destination. Easy navigation for travelers. - Stop Alarm Don't miss your stop! Get notified when you are approaching your destination. - Timetables Check operating hours and schedules. Download 'LaoBus' and travel smart in Laos!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ElephGo at every 11 days against LaoBus's every 4 weeks. 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.
ElephGo ships an update every 11 days, LaoBus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElephGo | LaoBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 勐腊中旗科技投资有限公司 | YONG KEUN PARK |
In-app purchases
ElephGo
No in-app purchases
LaoBus
No in-app purchases
