mySPAD vs JomRides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySPAD
Access instant, accurate information on public transport terminals, routes, schedules, and fares across Malaysia. Plan your journeys with details on bus routes, taxi operators, LRT, KTM Commuter, and monorail services. Includes a school bus checker for parents.
- Public bus routes (Penang & Kuantan)
- Licensed taxi operator list
- LRT info & routes
- KTM Commuter schedule & fare
- Go City-KL bus routes
- KL Monorail routes & schedule
- School bus checker
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The official app from Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission or Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD). mySPAD is one of many apps offered under the project of myGov Mobile initiative by MAMPU (Malaysian Administrative Modernisation & Management Planning Unit) to actuate governments services through mobile platforms for a quick and easy access from anywhere. Through mySPAD, you are able to obtain instant accurate information on public transport terminals, routes, schedules and fare on your smart device. A convenient and hassle-free way to plan your journey! mySPAD is offering: · Rapid public bus routes (includes Penang & Kuantan) · Dial a Taxi (list of licensed taxi operators) · Light Rail Transit (LRT) info & routes · KTM Commuter service – schedule and fare · Go City-KL bus routes · KL Monorail: routes & schedule · Includes a School Bus Checker on registered school buses for parents’ ease of mind. So, if you are simply holidaying in Malaysia, a regular commuter or planning a trip to the City do give mySPAD a go. Download now. It’s Free! You are also welcome to send us feedback on your experience via the Feedback icon in the app. Follow us for more updates at: www.mygovmobile.malaysia.gov.my www.spad.gov.my Brought to you by DAPAT Vista (M) Sdn Bhd
JomRides
Request rides and connect with drivers across Southeast Asia. This community e-hailing app facilitates on-demand transportation.
- On-demand ride requests
- Connect with local drivers
- Southeast Asia coverage
- Community e-hailing
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Introducing an on demand community e-hailing apps where Users are able to request a ride and connect with drivers across South East Asia region.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JomRides at every 2 weeks against mySPAD's every 40 months. mySPAD's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mySPAD ships an update every 40 months, JomRides every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySPAD | JomRides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JABATAN DIGITAL NEGARA (JDN) | Usop Jidin |
Customer experience
mySPAD
JomRides
In-app purchases
mySPAD
No in-app purchases
JomRides
No in-app purchases
