Comparison

Rakan Jalan vs CommuteMY

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

Head to head
About

Rakan Jalan

Features
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Welcome to Rakan Jalan, Malaysia’s premier community-driven road safety and mutual assistance platform. We believe our streets are safer when we look out for one another. Whether you are alerting fellow drivers to a ongoing parking summon, hazard, warning the community about crime, requesting medical help, or providing direct assistance to someone in need, Rakan Jalan empowers you to make a difference—and rewards you for doing it. Join all Malaysians working together to create a safer, more reliable environment for everyone on the road. Key Features: Comprehensive Hazard & Alert System: Spot a fire, flood, or object block? Submit a quick report to alert drivers in your area so they can navigate safely. Crime & Medical Emergency Alerts: Safety goes beyond driving. Instantly report suspicious activities, local crimes, or request urgent medical assistance to alert nearby users and get help fast. Parking Summon Notifications: Help your fellow drivers avoid unnecessary fines. Alert the community when parking enforcement officers are issuing summons in specific areas. Community Verification: Help keep our maps accurate. Verify reports submitted by other users with a single tap to ensure the community is getting the most reliable, up-to-date information. Provide & Request Bantuan: Car broke down? Flat tire? Send out an SOS to the Rakan Jalan community. If you are nearby and able to help, you can step up to provide Bantuan to a fellow user in need. Interactive Map: View live reports, verified hazards, crime alerts, and assistance requests happening around your current location or along your route. Report & Earn Points A Community Built on Trust Built for Malaysians, by Malaysians Navigating local roads comes with its own unique set of challenges. Rakan Jalan is tailored specifically for the Malaysian community, bringing the spirit of gotong-royong (mutual assistance) straight to your smartphone. Make Every Journey Count! Download Rakan Jalan today. Protect your community, lend a helping hand, avoid fines, and start turning your daily drive into rewarding experiences!

About

CommuteMY

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YOUR SMART TRANSIT COMPANION Plan journeys across rail and bus networks with clear, step-by-step directions. Check upcoming departures at any station or bus stop. Instantly find the nearest station wherever you are. All in one clean, fast app — no ads, no clutter. FEATURES • Route planner across rail and bus networks • Live departure countdowns at stations and bus stops • Nearest stations based on your location • Last train schedules and service frequency tables • Station connections, facilities, park & ride, and feeder bus info • Nearby mosques within walking distance • Favourite stations for quick access • Offline station info, maps, and schedules • Multilingual (English and Bahasa Melayu) support NETWORKS COVERED • LRT Kelana Jaya Line • LRT Ampang Line • LRT Sri Petaling Line • MRT Kajang Line • MRT Putrajaya Line • KL Monorail • KTM Komuter • Express Rail Link • BRT Sunway Line • RapidKL Buses • MRT Feeder Bus

Screenshots

Rakan Jalan4 screens
CommuteMY4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rakan Jalan and CommuteMY are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rakan Jalan versus CommuteMY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRakan JalanCommuteMY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCheong Kit VoonZackry Bin Rosli

In-app purchases

None

Rakan Jalan

No in-app purchases

None

CommuteMY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rakan Jalan free?
Rakan Jalan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CommuteMY free?
CommuteMY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rakan Jalan or CommuteMY have ads?
Neither Rakan Jalan nor CommuteMY shows ads.

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