Comparison

U vs FX Lens Pro

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

Head to head
About

U

Manage your public transport season tickets digitally. Purchase, renew, and store your tickets securely on your smartphone. Receive timely reminders for renewals and easily present your ticket during inspections.

Highlights
  • Buy and renew monthly/yearly tickets
  • Apply existing paper tickets
  • Digital ticket for inspections
  • Renewal reminders
  • Upload portrait for identification
  • Restore tickets on new devices
  • Multiple payment options
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Step in and take a ride with the U-Abo on your smartphone. No queueing, no forgetting to renew your seasonal ticket and never lose your ticket ever again. The following functions of the U-Abo app are available: - Buy and renew your monthly or yearly seasonal ticket wherever, whenever. - Apply your existing seasonal paper-based ticket on the app. - Use your app-based U-Abo during a ticket inspection. - Never forget to renew your seasonal ticket, the app reminds you before your seasonal ticket expires. - Upload your portrait picture and use the app to identify yourself. No need for a separate ID. - Changed your mobile? Got a new mobile number? Simply restore your seasonal ticket within the app. - Simple refund process. - Pay your seasonal ticket with credit card (Mastercard, VISA), PostFinance, Reka Card or Twint. - Simply receive your purchase receipts via E-Mail. - Ask questions and get support by using the in-app form or our support hotline. - Available in German and English. You can find more information about the U-Abo on www.u-abo.ch. On our website, you can inform yourself about the compatible tarifs for purchase within the U-Abo app. In general, the U-Abo app supports only personal seasonal tickets with validity within Switzerland. Thank you for travelling with us. Your BLT & BVB.

About

FX Lens Pro

Features
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See a price. Point your camera. Know what it costs in your currency instantly. FX Lens Pro is a fast camera currency converter for travelers and shoppers. Scan price tags, menus, receipts, and market signs, then see the converted price directly in the viewfinder. **POINT. SCAN. CONVERT.** Turn your camera into a live price converter. **Scan prices instantly** Point at a price tag, menu, sign, or receipt and see the conversion in seconds. **Built for real-world price formats** Reads prices such as "7,49 €", "$4 50", "50 c", superscript cents, commas, decimals, and other formats used around the world. **Automatic currency detection** FX Lens Pro can recognize when a price uses a different currency than expected, helping prevent accidental conversions using the wrong currency. **Keep scanning as you shop** Move from one price to the next without repeatedly entering numbers. **TYPE IT OR WRITE IT** No camera needed. Enter any amount using the large, simple keypad, or write a price with your finger and let FX Lens Pro recognize your handwriting. However you enter the price, your currency conversion is ready immediately. **LIVE EXCHANGE RATES, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE OFFLINE** Travel does not always come with perfect internet. FX Lens Pro stores your latest exchange rates on your device, so conversions can continue when you lose your connection. • Live exchange rates when online • Offline currency conversion using your last available rates • See exactly how old an offline rate is • Set your own custom exchange rate whenever you want • Support for 160+ currencies • Optional suggestions for the local currency while traveling FX Lens Pro never hides when a rate is outdated. **SAVE PRICES FROM YOUR TRIP** Found something worth remembering? Save the scan. Each saved item can include: • The original photo • Detected price and currency • Converted amount • Location, if you choose to allow it Build a personal record of what things cost as you travel. Search past scans, compare prices between cities, revisit purchases, or share an interesting find. **MADE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL** Whether you're shopping in Tokyo, ordering dinner in Paris, browsing a market in Bangkok, or checking prices back home, FX Lens Pro helps make foreign prices easier to understand. • 160+ currencies • 19 supported languages • Converts from almost anywhere to almost anywhere • Follows your phone's language **PRIVATE BY DESIGN** Your shopping and travel data stays yours. • No account required • No sign-up • No ads • No tracking • Camera recognition happens on your device • Camera images are not uploaded for price recognition • Back up saved scans to a folder you choose • Optional passcode encryption for backups Open the app and start converting. **SEE THE PRICE. KNOW THE COST. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE.** Download FX Lens Pro and turn your phone into an instant camera currency converter wherever you go. FX Lens Pro is designed as a convenience tool for travelers and shoppers and is not a financial service. Currency conversions depend on the price detected and the exchange rate available at the time. Always verify important amounts before making a purchase or financial decision.

Screenshots

U4 screens
FX Lens Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FX Lens Pro at every 2 days against U's every 3 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update every 3 months, FX Lens Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
U versus FX Lens Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUFX Lens Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLT Baselland Transport AGHandrow Cahyadi

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

None

FX Lens Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FX Lens Pro free?
FX Lens Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do U or FX Lens Pro have ads?
Neither U nor FX Lens Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or FX Lens Pro?
U ships an update every 3 months, and FX Lens Pro every 2 days. Most recently, U was updated on November 6, 2026 and FX Lens Pro on October 31, 2026.

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