U vs FX Lens Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
FX Lens Pro
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | U | FX Lens Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (103 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLT Baselland Transport AG | Handrow Cahyadi |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
FX Lens Pro
No in-app purchases









