Comparing the two transit apps to help you pick the right one for Kazakhstan.
| Avtobys | ONAY! | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Transit routing and fare payment for Astana and more than 20 cities, with only route-specific rollout in Almaty. | Almaty's main transit app for live vehicles, routes and ONAY fare cards, with service in several other cities. |
| Essential? | No | No |
| Pro Tip | Non-Kazakhstan phone and card support can fail. In Astana, the airport tourist card avoids registration; always validate on the vehicle. | Foreign cards may fail. In Almaty, buy a physical ONAY card and top it up with tenge if the app cannot create or fund a valid fare. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend ONAY! for transit in Kazakhstan. Foreign cards may fail. In Almaty, buy a physical ONAY card and top it up with tenge if the app cannot create or fund a valid fare.
ONAY! is our top recommendation for transit in Kazakhstan. Almaty's main transit app for live vehicles, routes and ONAY fare cards, with service in several other cities.
Avtobys vs ONAY! in Kazakhstan