Comparison

OASA vs Emile GR

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

Head to head
About

OASA

Get real-time bus information for Athens, including routes, schedules, and nearby stops. Navigate to stops using your preferred map app and receive important news updates via push notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Nearby stop finder
  • Route and schedule viewing
  • Push notifications for news
  • Two-language support
  • Favorite lines and stops
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Information about routes and stops for urban transport (buses) in Athens, from the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA). NEW VERSION (1.2.5) with the following features and capabilities: * 2 language support (Greek & English). * Redesign of the entire UI for the best user experience. * View nearby stops on a map and list, depending on the user's geographic location (gps signal). As the user's location shifts, it automatically re-searches for nearby stops. * Directions to get to a stop by selecting a map application (Google/Apple Maps & Waze) to start navigation. * Access to the News with the possibility of searching and automatically informing the user with a notification (push notification) in case there is an important event / article (automated categorization / priority based on keywords). * List of main lines with the ability to view the route the bus crosses on a map. * Timetable / Daily schedule for each line * Real time update with buses running the selected route / selected line on the map (automatic update). * View stop arrival information in real time. * View vehicle arrival times for each stop. * View a list of route stops with colors for the start / end stop * Best route * Save favorite lines and stops, sync to iCloud * See your favorite stop arrivals from your apple watch Please note that the app requires internet access (via wifi or mobile data) to work and works best with location service enabled. For bug / error reporting, please don't forget to mention your unique Installation ID, that you can find in Settings by pressing the button "Copy Technical Details"

About

Emile GR

Navigate your city effortlessly with convenient, dockless electric scooters. Quickly get from point A to point B, making short trips enjoyable and efficient. Avoid parking hassles and arrive on time for appointments or explore new areas with ease.

Highlights
  • Dockless scooter rentals
  • Fast and convenient travel
  • QR code scanning for rides
  • Safe parking guidelines
  • Multiple use cases (commute, leisure, exploration)
Features
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Emile puts your city at your fingertips with fast, fun, dockless scooters that will get you from A to B without the hassle. Had to park far from your destination? Electrify the miles you want to cover. Ride a Emile and turn an inconvenience to a good time. Late for your reservation? Grab a Emile and get there with time to spare. Your favorite castle is too far to walk on your walk to your holidays in Monemvasia? Emile over and back without breaking a sweat. Get Started: 1. Download the app. 2. Register. 3. Find a Emile. 4. Scan the QR code. 5. Emile safely to your destination. 6. Park Emile according to local rules safely. 7. End your ride. When to Emile: 1. Work commute 2. Crossing castle 3. On a date 4. Pleasure ride with friends 5. To and from public transit 6. Exploring a new corner of town 7. Any short-distance trip 8. If it’s too far to walk and too short to lose your parking space! 9.solving the parking problem Emile is 1,30$ to start, arriving faster and costing a fraction of a taxi or rideshare. Visit emileeweb.com for more information, benefits, rules, and job opportunities.

Screenshots

OASA4 screens
Emile GR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emile GR at 62% against OASA's 14%. Emile GR also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). OASA's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emile GR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emile GR has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of OASA's written reviews are positive against 62% of Emile GR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OASA ships an update every 2 weeks, Emile GR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OASA versus Emile GR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOASAEmile GR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews61.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Transport Telematics S.A.EMILE SINGLE MEMBER P.C.

Customer experience

OASA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.2%

Emile GR

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.3%

Bugs and requests

OASA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Emile GR

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't work well
  • Scooter didn't work, still charged

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clearer information on two-person rides
  • Refund policy for unused wallet balance
  • Option to pay per ride instead of wallet deposit

In-app purchases

None

OASA

No in-app purchases

None

Emile GR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OASA free?
OASA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emile GR free?
Emile GR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OASA or Emile GR?
Emile GR is rated higher. OASA averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Emile GR averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do OASA or Emile GR have ads?
Neither OASA nor Emile GR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OASA or Emile GR?
OASA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Emile GR every 4 months. Most recently, OASA was updated on October 11, 2026 and Emile GR on October 14, 2026.

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