FAIRTIQ vs FLEXIBUS 2.0
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.
FLEXIBUS 2.0
This app offers flexible public transportation options, especially during off-peak hours. Book rides in advance or on-demand, and potentially share your trip with others heading in a similar direction. Payment is handled conveniently within the application.
- Demand-responsive mobility
- Plan public transport trips
- Book rides up to two weeks in advance
- On-demand ride booking
- Potential ride matching with other users
- Easy in-app cancellation
- In-app payment
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FLEXIBUS: our solution for your public transportation needs FLEXIBUS is a demand-responsive mobility offer that provides transit options in times where public transportation schedules are less frequent. Use our app to travel within any of our FLEXIBUS service zones or plan your public transport trip in the region. Book your trip up to two weeks in advance or for now. Our principle is “first come - first serve”, so make sure to book your trip in time. If you need to cancel your trip you can do this easily within the app. Through our intelligent algorithm we might match you with other riders heading in a similar direction. So book now for yourself and up to 7 passengers. To use FLEXIBUS 2.0: 1. Download the app and register 2. Choose when and where you want to ride 3. Pay for your ride through the app If there’s anything we can help you with, just contact us at buchung@flexibus.net. FLEXIBUS is Germany’s most experienced ride-pooling service. Ever since our start back in 2009 in Lkr. Günzburg, we now cover most of Lkr. Unterallgäu as well. We look forward to seeing you on board soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAIRTIQ at 73% against FLEXIBUS 2.0's 21%. FAIRTIQ also leads on ratings volume (409 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). FLEXIBUS 2.0's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported 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.
FLEXIBUS 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAIRTIQ has 409 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of FAIRTIQ's written reviews are positive against 21% of FLEXIBUS 2.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FAIRTIQ ships an update fortnightly, FLEXIBUS 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAIRTIQ | FLEXIBUS 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (409 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews — better | 21.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 409 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fairtiq AG | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
FAIRTIQ
FLEXIBUS 2.0
In-app purchases
FAIRTIQ
No in-app purchases
FLEXIBUS 2.0
No in-app purchases
