BTO Driver vs Palmstays
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BTO Driver
This is the driver-side application for a taxi service in Bahrain. It allows drivers to manage ride requests, navigate to destinations, and track earnings. The app facilitates efficient communication between drivers and passengers.
- Manage ride requests
- Navigate to destinations
- Track earnings
- Driver-specific version
- Online taxi service integration
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The First Bahrain Taxi online app - (driver version)
Palmstays
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Palm Stays – Premium Apartments Across Bahrain Palm Stays makes it easy to book fully furnished apartments in Bahrain. Designed for comfort and convenience, the app allows guests to discover and reserve premium stays in some of the country’s most sought-after locations. Features • Browse furnished apartments with detailed photos, amenities, and house rules • View transparent pricing and availability • Book short-term or flexible stays directly in the app • Secure and simple booking process • Dedicated support from the Palm Stays guest experience team Palm Stays connects travelers and residents with comfortable, ready-to-move-in apartments across Bahrain. Future updates will introduce additional tools for landlords and service providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Palmstays at 3 against BTO Driver's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BTO Driver ships an update monthly, Palmstays every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BTO Driver | Palmstays |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bahrain Taxi | Omar Alkhazali |
In-app purchases
BTO Driver
No in-app purchases
Palmstays
No in-app purchases
