FAIRTIQ vs DuoVox
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.
DuoVox
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DuoVox translates a conversation between two people sitting face to face, with a single phone resting on the table. The screen splits in half. Each person reads in their own language, and the other person's text is turned the right way: nobody has to hand over the phone or turn the screen. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a language for each side • Speak: the translation appears right away on the other side • Reply: the conversation flows as if you spoke the same language MADE FOR iPHONE DUO DuoVox adapts to Closed, Partially open, Open and tent poses, avoiding the hinge and the camera. It also works on iPhone. TWO PHONES Each person on their own phone, connected nearby (Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi, no internet needed). You speak your language; the other person reads and hears theirs and sees your avatar move its mouth. If they don't have the app, send them the link via AirDrop or Messages. Download the languages you need beforehand so nobody waits mid-conversation. FREE • Face-to-face translation • 2 translated messages per day for each person DUOVOX PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Unlimited translations • Hands-free listening: the app works out who is speaking • People backdrop: the camera shows the two people behind their panels • Translations read aloud • Conversation button with two phones: continuous listening and automatic translation on the other phone, even for a TV PRIVACY Translation and speech recognition use Apple's systems, on the device wherever possible. Camera video is never saved or sent. With two phones, text only travels between the two devices, with no server; your face, video and audio are never sent. No account required. Available languages are those supported by Apple Translation; some require downloading a language pack the first time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAIRTIQ at none against DuoVox's 1. FAIRTIQ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). DuoVox's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. DuoVox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FAIRTIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
FAIRTIQ ships an update fortnightly, DuoVox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAIRTIQ | DuoVox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (413 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 413 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fairtiq AG | CARLO BINI |
In-app purchases
FAIRTIQ
No in-app purchases
DuoVox
- DuoVox Pro$3.99









