Comparison

FAIRTIQ vs VVM App

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

Head to head
About

FAIRTIQ

This app simplifies public transport by eliminating the need to buy tickets in advance or select destinations. It automatically calculates the best price for your journey after you've completed it, allowing for seamless transfers between different modes of transport. Companion mode allows you to purchase tickets for fellow travelers.

Highlights
  • Start/Stop journey with a swipe
  • Automatic best price calculation
  • No need to select destination
  • Seamless transfers between transport modes
  • Companion mode for multiple tickets
  • QR code ticket display
Features
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With FAIRTIQ you don’t have to buy a ticket in advance, indicate your destination or struggle to find the right zone. You will always be charged the best available price, once you have completed your journey. It doesn't matter how often you switch directions, or even if you change between trains, buses and trams. With FAIRTIQ there are no hassles, no complications, just smooth and easy travel at fair prices! How it works Shortly before boarding a vehicle, such as train, bus, tram or boat, simply swipe the "Slider" in the FAIRTIQ app. Your final destination does not need to be entered. If a conductor requests ticket validation, click the "Show ticket" button and the QR code will automatically be displayed in the app. Once you have arrived at your destination, swipe the "Slider" back in FAIRTIQ. The optimised cost for your trip is then displayed in the app. Area of validity You will find an overview of the area of validity here https://fairtiq.com/en/passengers/area-of-validity Would you like to know more? Our support team is at your disposal to answer any questions, offer advice and provide further information. Contact us at feedback@fairtiq.com.

About

VVM App

This free travel companion provides real-time public transport information for the Mainfranken region. It offers door-to-door journey planning, departure and arrival times, and live tracking of buses, trams, and trains. Users can also access network maps and save favorite routes for quick access.

Highlights
  • Door-to-door journey planning
  • Real-time departure and arrival information
  • Live vehicle tracking on map
  • Favorite routes for quick access
  • Network maps and aerial views
  • Footpath information
Features
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Die kostenlose VVM App des Verkehrsverbundes Mainfranken ist ein hilfreicher Begleiter im öffentlichen Verkehr in ganz Mainfranken. Neben Tür-zu-Tür-Verbindungen informiert die mobile Fahrplanauskunft für Straßenbahn, Bus und Bahn über Abfahrten und Ankünfte vom Standort des Nutzers, der Haltestelle oder aus der Karte. Für zahlreiche Verkehrsmittel stehen dabei Echtzeitdaten, wie Verspätungen und Ausfälle zur Verfügung. Zusätzlich können die Positionen der Verkehrsmittel auf der Karte mitverfolgt werden. Die Favoriten ermöglichen den bequemen Abruf von Fahrtinformationen für häufig genutzte Verbindungen. Die komplette Reisekette kann auf der Karte oder im Luftbild inklusive der Fußwege nachvollzogen werden. Ebenfalls sind die wichtigsten Liniennetzpläne im „Bereich Netzpläne“ des Verbundes abrufbar.

Screenshots

FAIRTIQ4 screens
VVM App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAIRTIQ at 73% against VVM App's 28%. FAIRTIQ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). VVM App's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAIRTIQ ships an update fortnightly, VVM App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FAIRTIQ versus VVM App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAIRTIQVVM App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (407 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings407 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFairtiq AGMentz GmbH

Customer experience

FAIRTIQ

All ratings407 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative23.9%

VVM App

Written reviews40 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative65.0%

In-app purchases

None

FAIRTIQ

No in-app purchases

None

VVM App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAIRTIQ free?
FAIRTIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VVM App free?
VVM App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FAIRTIQ or VVM App have ads?
Neither FAIRTIQ nor VVM App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAIRTIQ or VVM App?
FAIRTIQ ships an update fortnightly, and VVM App every 6 months. Most recently, FAIRTIQ was updated on October 29, 2026 and VVM App on October 20, 2026.

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