Comparison

Trein app vs OVpay

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

Head to head
About

Trein app

This app provides real-time train departure information and disruption alerts for stations across the Netherlands. Plan journeys, save favorite routes, and receive alternative travel advice during disruptions. Saved trips can be accessed offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time departures
  • Disruption alerts
  • Journey planning
  • Save favorite stations/routes
  • Offline trip access
  • Alternative journey advice
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Trein takes you where you need to go! Save your routes, so you can add widgets to your Home Screen. With Trein, see departures from a nearby train station in The Netherlands. Save your favourite train stations to also see departures for those. Get a quick overview of current disruptions and maintenance works for all routes and train stations in The Netherlands. Trein shows cause and effects for these disruptions, changes and advices are automatically updated. Plan your journeys from and to all train stations in The Netherlands, using multiple different operators. During disruptions, alternate journeys are advised. You can save trips to easily compare them. Viewing saved trips can be done offline, no network connection is required. Features: • Save routes, add widgets to Home Screen • Shows departures for nearby and favourite train stations • Shows disruptions for all stations and routes • Plan journeys from and to nearby and favourite train stations • Shows alternate journey advices based on current disruptions • Save trips for future offline use • Save a Siri shortcut to quickly show Departures or Journey alternatives • Operators: NS, Arriva, Syntus, Connexxion, Veolia, and Breng Accessibility: • iPhone 6s to iPhone 13 Pro • iPad & iPad Pro • VoiceOver support • Different font sizes with Dynamic Type Subscription: Since August 2016, Trein has been available in the App Store. The development and ongoing maintenance of apps takes time, by way of an (optional) subscription, you can sponsor Trein to support the future development of this app. When becoming a “Trein Sponsor”, the following conditions apply: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off, by going to your Account Settings after purchase • Current price of “Trein Sponsor” is €0.99 per month and may vary per region Privacy Policy: https://treinapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://treinapp.com/voorwaarden.html

About

OVpay

Manage your Dutch public transport journeys and costs. Easily confirm check-ins/outs, adjust missed entries, and view all travel history. Create expense reports and add multiple payment cards.

Highlights
  • Confirm check-ins and check-outs
  • Adjust missed check-ins/outs
  • View all journeys and travel costs
  • Create travel expense overviews
  • Add multiple payment cards
  • Add age-based discount
Features
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With OVpay, you can check in and out using your OV-pass, debit card, credit card, mobile phone, or smartwatch. In the OVpay app, you can find everything you need to view and manage your journeys. Are you already travelling with OVpay, or thinking about switching? Download the app and discover how easy it is. Who can use the OVpay app The OVpay app is only for travellers who use OVpay. You cannot use the OVpay app with an OV-chipkaart. What you can do in the app with your OV-pass and payment card • View your journeys. • Correct missed check-ins or check-outs. • View your travel history and travel costs. • Create and download expense claims. • Add cards. • Manage your cards. • Check your card status (checked in or checked out). • View payments. • View subscriptions and travel products. • Apply for age-based discount. • Pay an outstanding amount. • Receive notifications, for example when you miss a check-out. What you can only do with an OV-pass in the app • Apply for an OV-pass. • Temporarily block your OV-pass. • View your balance. • Recharge your balance. • Request a balance refund. • Apply for or change automatic recharge. We will continue to add useful new features to the app. Follow our website, Instagram, or Facebook for the latest news. About OVpay OVpay is a partnership between Dutch public transport operators, banks, and credit card companies. Together, we make travelling by public transport easier for everyone. Privacy With OVpay, you can choose how you check in and out. For some services, we need your personal data. You can read how we handle your data in our privacy statement at ovpay.nl/privacy.

Screenshots

Trein app4 screens
OVpay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trein app at 4.5 against OVpay's 2.1. OVpay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (35 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Trein app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OVpay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trein app holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OVpay has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trein app ships an update monthly, OVpay every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trein app versus OVpay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrein appOVpay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better2.1 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews—8.8% of reviews
Number of ratings435 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom LokhorstTrans Link Systems B.V.

Customer experience

Trein app

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OVpay

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative74.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative86.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trein app

Subscriptions2
  • Original Trein Sponsor$0.991 Month
  • Trein Sponsor$0.991 Month
None

OVpay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trein app free?
Trein app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OVpay free?
OVpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trein app or OVpay?
Trein app is rated higher. Trein app averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OVpay averages 2.1 from 35 ratings.
Do Trein app or OVpay have ads?
Neither Trein app nor OVpay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trein app or OVpay?
Trein app ships an update monthly, and OVpay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trein app was updated on October 24, 2026 and OVpay on October 24, 2026.

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