Comparison

URUBUS vs Turisteando

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

Head to head
About

URUBUS

This app consolidates all bus schedules in Uruguay, allowing users to buy and book tickets online at the same price as at the counter. It offers secure payment options, digital ticket delivery, and 24/7 customer support, eliminating the need to visit terminals or register.

Highlights
  • All bus schedules in Uruguay
  • Online ticket purchase and booking
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Digital ticket delivery
  • 24/7 live chat and WhatsApp support
  • No registration required
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Why use URUBUS? • All bus schedules in Uruguay – in one place. • Buy and book the best bus tickets online at the same price as at the counter. Choose your preferred vehicle and seat — the app takes care of the rest. • All payment methods accepted: credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and local payment networks. Paying online is super easy and secure. Your ticket will be sent via email and/or WhatsApp. • Skip the lines and crowds at the terminal. Everything is available in one place: fast, easy, and secure. • No additional fees. Get your tickets at the same price as the terminal — or we’ll refund the difference. • Live chat and WhatsApp support. Our friendly customer service team is available 24/7 to help you with your tickets, trips, or any issues you may have. • No need to register or log in. URUBUS makes things easy — no account required, no personal data to manage across multiple bus companies. • Multilingual support: We speak Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, and German. • URUBUS takes you to: Colonia, Salto, Punta del Este, Piriápolis, Maldonado, Rocha, Chuy, Artigas, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Dolores, Carmelo, Melo, Atlántida, La Barra, airports, La Paloma, Florida, Young, Nueva Helvecia, Paso de los Toros, Jaureguiberry, La Pedrera, Cabo Polonio, Termas, Paysandú, Punta del Diablo, Manantiales, José Ignacio, Porto Alegre, Ferrugem, Garopaba, Florianópolis — and we're adding more destinations every day! • URUBUS for everyone. Can’t find tickets from the bus company you’re looking for? Ask them what they’re waiting for to join URUBUS! We’re working hard to reach 100% of the country. Enjoy the app – and enjoy the ride. URUBUS – Your Tickets Online #URUBUSTakesYou #TravelInComfort #YourTicketsOnline

About

Turisteando

Features
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Llega la primera app del mundo que te guía con personajes de la historia. Turisteando 2.0 es una revolución cultural y tecnológica patentada y desarrollada en Uruguay. A través de Proteo IA, un asistente con inteligencia artificial capaz de transformarse en personajes históricos, podrás recorrer el país viviendo experiencias únicas y personalizadas. Turisteá y conversa con figuras históricas que te guiarán por cada destino. Explorá rutas temáticas que integran historia, turismo y cultura local. Accedé a eventos, actividades, experiencias, servicios comerciales y turísticos segmentado por rubros. Personalizá tus viajes según tus intereses y tus gustos. Turisteando 2.0 te invita a viajar no solo por los lugares… sino por la memoria viva de quienes los construyeron. Sé parte del futuro. Sé parte del legado.  El uso de esta aplicación está sujeto a los Términos de Uso (EULA) estándar de Apple, que se pueden encontrar en: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

URUBUS4 screens
Turisteando4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: URUBUS at none against Turisteando's 7. Turisteando's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Turisteando sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. URUBUS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URUBUS ships an update every 3 months, Turisteando every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
URUBUS versus Turisteando: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURUBUSTuristeando
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB144 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperULULO S.R.L.Norma Marinely Ricardi Ignacio

In-app purchases

None

URUBUS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Turisteando

Subscriptions4
  • Simple$4.991 Month
  • Standard2 variants$14.991 Year
  • Profesional2 variants$36.991 Year
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  • Premium2 variants$49.991 Year

Questions

Is URUBUS free?
URUBUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turisteando free?
Turisteando is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do URUBUS or Turisteando have ads?
Neither URUBUS nor Turisteando shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URUBUS or Turisteando?
URUBUS ships an update every 3 months, and Turisteando every 4 days. Most recently, URUBUS was updated on August 15, 2026 and Turisteando on August 29, 2026.

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