FAIRTIQ vs tl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
tl
This app simplifies travel across Switzerland with real-time network information and personalized journey planning. Easily purchase tickets for all of Switzerland with a simple swipe and customize your experience with favorite destinations and notifications.
- Real-time network info
- Live traffic updates
- Journey planning across Switzerland
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Personalized home screen
- Favorite destinations
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Une mobilité fluide et accessible, partout en Suisse avec l’app tl. Découvrez l'application tl, votre nouvel allié pour simplifier vos déplacements dans la région lausannoise et dans toute la Suisse. Avec tl, accédez à des fonctionnalités enrichies pour une expérience de mobilité simple et intuitive. Accédez aux infos réseau en temps réel : - Consultez les horaires et infos trafic en temps réel. Visualisez la position du prochain bus, métro ou train sur le parcours. Ne soyez jamais pris au dépourvu ! Voyagez dans toute la Suisse : - Planifiez et organisez vos déplacements librement avec tl. Trouvez les arrêts les plus proches, recherchez des adresses ou lieux d’intérêts, profitez d’itinéraires personnalisés et achetez facilement votre billet. Swipez, embarquez, profitez : - Voyagez au tarif le plus avantageux d’un simple swipe. Achetez votre billet pour toute la Suisse d’un glissement de doigt. Plus pratique et plus personnalisée : - Adaptez tl à vos besoins quotidiens : affichez vos informations essentielles sur la page d’accueil, activez les notifications pour vos lignes régulières et enregistrez vos destinations favorites. Laissez l’app vous guider jusqu’à chez vous ! Simplifiez vos déplacements, téléchargez maintenant l’application tl ! Accès aux informations : Un accès à Internet est nécessaire pour utiliser toutes les fonctionnalités de l’app. La localisation doit être activée sur le smartphone pour utiliser les fonctionnalités correspondantes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAIRTIQ at 73% against tl's 0%. FAIRTIQ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). tl's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FAIRTIQ ships an update fortnightly, tl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAIRTIQ | tl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (407 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 407 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fairtiq AG | Transports publics de la région lausannoise SA |
Customer experience
FAIRTIQ
tl
In-app purchases
FAIRTIQ
No in-app purchases
tl
No in-app purchases








