FAIRTIQ vs RVL
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.
RVL
Get real-time travel information for buses and trains. Find nearby stops, check prices, and stay updated on disruptions. Personalize your experience with favorites and a custom homepage.
- Real-time traffic information
- Nearby stop finder
- Fare and tariff information
- Disruption alerts and news
- Personalized settings and favorites
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Einfach ans Ziel - Mit der offiziellen RVL App! Mit der offiziellen RVL App erfahren Sie, wie Sie am einfachsten und schnellsten zu ihrem Ziel kommen. - Echtzeitinformationen Durch Echtzeit-Verkehrsinformationen erfahren Sie, ob Bus & Bahn pünktlich ankommen und ob Sie Ihren Anschluss erreichen. - Haltestelleninformationen Mithilfe von GPS-Ortung können Sie einfach Haltestellen in Ihrer Nähe finden. - Preis und Tarifauskunft Erhalten Sie Fahrpreisinformationen zur gewählten Route sowie Informationen zu unseren Tarifen. - Verkehrshinweise und News Bleiben sie auf dem neuesten Stand durch aktuelle Verkehrshinweise zu Störungen und Fahrplanänderungen sowie Neuigkeiten aus dem RVL - Personalisierung Passen Sie die App Ihren Bedürfnissen an, legen Sie Favoriten an und individualisieren Ihre Startseite Nicht zufrieden? Haben Sie Anmerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschläge? Wir freuen uns über Ihre Rückmeldungen: auskunft@rvl-online.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAIRTIQ at 73% against RVL's 0%. FAIRTIQ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). RVL'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FAIRTIQ ships an update fortnightly, RVL every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | FAIRTIQ | RVL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fairtiq AG | Regio Verkehrsverbund Lörrach GmbH (RVL) |
Customer experience
FAIRTIQ
RVL
In-app purchases
FAIRTIQ
No in-app purchases
RVL
No in-app purchases
