Gatwick Express vs Passtally
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gatwick Express
This app provides direct access to Gatwick Airport train times and ticket bookings. Enjoy transparent pricing with no booking fees, live service updates, and easy compensation claims for delays. Assistance is available on-the-go for a stress-free travel experience.
- Zero booking fees
- Direct airport travel
- Live service updates
- Auto Delay Repay claims
- On-the-go assistance
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Download the official Gatwick Express app to check train times and book tickets for direct routes to Gatwick Airport and beyond. Experience hassle-free travel with our transparent pricing and exceptional service. With the Gatwick Express app you can: ENJOY ZERO BOOKING FEES: Buy any GB tickets directly through our app and pay no additional booking fees. DIRECT AIRPORT TRAVEL: Enjoy direct and fast travel to and from Gatwick Airport, ensuring a stress-free start to your journey. LIVE SERVICE UPDATES: Receive real-time updates on your regular services. Stay informed with personalised alerts from network experts. MAKE A CLAIM: Set-up your Auto Delay Repay feature and easily claim compensation for delayed journeys. ON-THE-GO ASSISTANCE: Request Passenger Assistance anytime you need it. Travel with confidence knowing support is just a tap away.
Passtally
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Passtally counts your days in the Schengen area under the 90/180-day rule, tells you how long you can stay, and checks your next trip before you book. Built for travellers from outside the EU who spend long stretches in Europe: second-home owners in Spain, France or Italy, long-stay visitors, digital nomads and families. KNOW WHERE YOU STAND • Days used and days left, updated every day • The last day you can stay, or the next day you can enter • Every number explained: which days count, the 180-day window, the day your next day frees up PLAN BEFORE YOU BOOK • Check any dates: allowed or refused, how long you can stay, the first date that works • Conflicts with your other planned trips are spotted for you • Save the trip and it is included in your forecast A TRAVEL LOG YOU CAN TRUST • Add stays in seconds, or import them from a spreadsheet • Correct any day in three taps, undo any change • Residence permits and long-stay visas handled for the issuing country • Calendar of every day, coloured by zone, plus a stamp album of your stays OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRACKING • Low-power detection of border crossings, without continuous GPS • Your location is turned into a country on your iPhone and never leaves it • Near a border, Passtally asks you instead of guessing, and warns you if tracking goes quiet PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no data sold • Trips and locations stay on your device • Export everything as CSV at any time, even without a subscription PASSTALLY PRO Free: manual trips, calendar, the 90/180 counter and CSV export. Pro adds the trip planner, automatic tracking, alerts before the limit, PDF reports, multi-year history and CSV import. Choose yearly (with a free trial), monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage them in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://passtally.pages.dev/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://passtally.pages.dev/privacy/ Passtally is an information tool, not legal or immigration advice. Border authorities decide based on your passport and their own records.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gatwick Express at none against Passtally's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Passtally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gatwick Express asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Gatwick Express | Passtally |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Go-Ahead Group plc | Theo Belnou |
In-app purchases
Gatwick Express
No in-app purchases
Passtally
- Passtally Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Passtally Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Passtally Lifetime$89.99
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