Comparison

MOIA vs HobbyConnect

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

Head to head
About

MOIA

This app offers a shared, electric shuttle service for convenient city travel. Book rides, enjoy private seats with amenities, and pay easily. It's an eco-friendly alternative to public transport and taxis, reducing traffic and costs.

Highlights
  • Shared electric shuttle rides
  • App-based booking and payment
  • Comfortable private seats
  • In-ride Wi-Fi and USB charging
  • Zero-emission travel
  • Transparent pricing and arrival times
Features
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In Hamburg, MOIA gets you to your destination with ease, whether you’re heading to the central station, your train, or your favorite spot in the city. Leave your car behind, book your ride in the app, and pay by credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. If you usually ride a bike or scooter, our fully electric MOIA is a locally CO₂-emission-free alternative – with no transfers on public transport and no hunting for a parking space. Instead, you’ll get privacy seats, Wi-Fi, and USB ports to charge your devices. You’ll share the ride with up to five others, which keeps things affordable. The app shows the price, your MOIA stop, and estimated arrival time before you book. That saves you the stress – and here’s how it works: • Download the MOIA app and sign up • Enter your starting point and destination • Add a credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay account • Request and book your ride • Get on at a MOIA stop near you • Share your ride and arrive for less What’s so great about it? It’s simple: up to six people going in the same direction ride together – the perfect alternative alongside trains and public transport for trips that would otherwise be driven individually. Our vision: Smart mobility that more people can access. MOIA’s benefits for everyone: • Relaxed, comfortable, safe rides • Privacy seats, Wi-Fi, and USB ports • Fully electric and quiet rides through the city • No stress, no transfers, no parking hassle • 100 % locally CO₂-emission-free, no exhaust emissions during the ride • Easy to book via app from almost anywhere • Price and arrival time shown before booking • Nearby stops and short waiting times Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at info@moia.io Or visit http://ride.moia.io

About

HobbyConnect

Control key functions of your caravan or motorhome remotely via your mobile device. Manage climate control, check levels, and save settings. An optional upgrade allows for global control and real-time vehicle tracking.

Highlights
  • Remote climate control
  • Check battery and fill levels
  • Save light settings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Global control (HOBBYCONNECT+)
  • Vehicle location tracking (HOBBYCONNECT+)
Features
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With HOBBYCONNECT you control many important functions of your hobby caravan, motorhome or box van from your mobile phone or tablet. Activate air conditioning or heating, check battery and fill levels or save light settings - all with the app. The HOBBYCONNECT app and the use of HOBBYCONNECT is free. With HOBBYCONNECT you have a max. 10 meters access to your vehicle. The connection is established via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet. A TFT control panel in the vehicle is required. With HOBBYCONNECT + you can even control your vehicle from anywhere. For example, activate the air conditioning while you are out and check the location of your vehicle anywhere in the world. To use HOBBYCONNECT + you need a mobile internet connection via WLAN or the cellular network. Services HOBBYCONNECT Standard in many models Control your hobby at close range Access to lighting, heating and air conditioning, water temperature, refrigerator, satellite system Easy installation and operation Connection via bluetooth Free to use Additional services HOBBYCONNECT + Available as an option Control your hobby from anywhere Warning message from the app when the vehicle is moving Connection via cellular network (active GSM connection) Free for the first year, afterwards for a fee

Screenshots

MOIA4 screens
HobbyConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

MOIA and HobbyConnect both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of MOIA's written reviews are positive against 18% of HobbyConnect's. MOIA also leads on ratings volume (635 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). HobbyConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MOIA against 5.0 for HobbyConnect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOIA has 635 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of MOIA's written reviews are positive against 18% of HobbyConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOIA ships an update fortnightly, HobbyConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MOIA versus HobbyConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOIAHobbyConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (635 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings635 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOIA GmbHNetmine AB

Customer experience

MOIA

All ratings635 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%

HobbyConnect

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative72.5%

Bugs and requests

MOIA

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes and requires frequent re-login
  • Payment charged but ride cancelled without refund
  • Pickup location shown incorrectly on map
  • Booking confirmation fails despite payment processing
  • Navigation incompatible with larger vehicles on narrow streets
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  • Inconsistent ETA updates (fluctuating wait times)
  • App incompatible with older iPhone models
  • Booking system fails to process requests despite vehicle availability

Requested features

12 requests
  • Saved home address for quick booking
  • Contact list integration for addresses
  • Driver name display in app before pickup
  • Music/radio option in vehicles
  • PayPal or bank transfer payment options
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  • Tip functionality in app
  • Better marked pickup/dropoff points
  • Price breakdown transparency
  • Improved navigation algorithm for vehicle size
  • Service expansion to more cities
  • Improved walking time calculations
  • Passenger name field for booking on behalf of others

HobbyConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MOIA

No in-app purchases

None

HobbyConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MOIA free?
MOIA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HobbyConnect free?
HobbyConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MOIA or HobbyConnect?
HobbyConnect is rated higher. MOIA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while HobbyConnect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MOIA or HobbyConnect have ads?
Both MOIA and HobbyConnect show ads.
Which is updated more often, MOIA or HobbyConnect?
MOIA ships an update fortnightly, and HobbyConnect every 2 months. Most recently, MOIA was updated on October 24, 2026 and HobbyConnect on October 22, 2026.

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