KOLEO vs MaxBus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KOLEO
Plan your train journeys and purchase tickets for various Polish railway operators. Access up-to-date timetables, fare information, and discounts. Buy tickets securely and easily within the app without extra fees.
- PKP train timetable
- Ticket prices
- Buy train tickets
- Multiple operator support
- Reduced fares and discounts
- Secure payments
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Check the PKP train timetable and ticket prices. Buy your tickets quickly and easily! KOLEO – your universal train journey planner! With KOLEO, you always have access to the best, the most complete and also up-to-date information on PKP train timetables and fares. With KOLEO, you get your tickets quickly and easily through our app – without any additional commission or transaction fees. If you have any problem or need to ask a question, just e-mail us at ios@koleo.pl – we always answer. :) KOLEO app offers you: • The most up-to-date PKP train timetable, updated daily. • Ticket prices for every single railway connection in Poland • Train tickets from the following operators: - PKP Intercity (TLK, IC, EIC, EIP) - PKP Intercity (TLK, IC, EIC, EIP) - POLREGIO (PR) - Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) - Arriva RP (ARRIVA) - Koleje Dolnośląskie (KD) - Koleje Małopolskie (KMŁ) - Koleje Śląskie (KŚ) - Koleje Wielkopolskie (KW) - Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna (ŁKA) - PKP SKM w Trójmieście (SKM-T) • All available reduced fares, discounts and promotions • Buy tickets for connecting journeys within a single transaction • A friendly, iPhone-adjusted interface • Safe and quick payments: - KOLEO account - Apple Pay Visa and Mastercard - BLIK We ensure full integration between the app and the koleo.pl website. Purchased tickets are available online, and a copy of the ticket is sent to you via e-mail. The only additional permissions we require are only for the app to function properly – we do not follow our users. KOLEO guarantees the best prices – without any additional fees or commissions. KOLEO is a completely free app. Have a great journey with KOLEO!
MaxBus
Easily book bus tickets without queues or paperwork. View real-time schedules, modify bookings, and get up-to-date information on seats, times, and prices. Plan your trips and enjoy your journey.
- Instant ticket booking
- Real-time bus schedules
- Booking modification
- User-friendly interface
- Multiple payment options
- Up-to-date travel information
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MAXBUS – your fast and easy way to book bus tickets With the MAXBUS app, you can: • Instantly book tickets - no queues, no paperwork; • View real-time bus schedules online; • Modify your bookings in just a few simple steps. Why choose MAXBUS: • User-friendly and intuitive interface; • Quick ticket purchase in a couple of clicks; • Your ticket appears instantly in your account after payment; • Multiple payment options to suit your needs; • Up-to-date information on seat availability, departure/arrival times, luggage policies, prices, and discounts; • Regular updates and new features for your convenience. Plan your trips with ease! Book your favorite seat and enjoy the journey with friends and family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KOLEO at 4.8 against MaxBus's 3.0. KOLEO also leads on ratings volume (356 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
KOLEO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KOLEO has 356 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KOLEO ships an update every 2 weeks, MaxBus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KOLEO | MaxBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (356 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 356 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astarium sp. z o.o. | INFOBUS s.r.o. |
Bugs and requests
KOLEO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Occasional app crashes
- Ticket booking failures
- Issues with refunds and exchanges
Requested features
5 requests- Add more payment options
- Allow screenshot of tickets
- Improve date/time selection process
- Provide more information on delays and cancellations
- Expand support for international travelers
MaxBus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KOLEO
No in-app purchases
MaxBus
No in-app purchases








