Post Tenebras Bus vs FTQ Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Post Tenebras Bus
This app provides real-time public transport departure information for Geneva. It offers a fast, intuitive, and user-friendly experience to simplify your daily commutes.
- Real-time departure information
- Find departures near you
- Favorite stops
- Fast and intuitive interface
- User-friendly design
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Check upcoming public transport departures in Geneva in real time. An independent, unofficial app designed to make getting around easier. Fast and intuitive Quickly find upcoming departures near you or from your favourite stops. Designed around you A simple, intuitive experience to make every public transport journey in Geneva easier. Free forever, no ads Enjoy all features for free, with no advertising. The app will always be free.
FTQ Lab
This app facilitates public transport travel by automatically calculating fares based on your journey, regardless of stops or transfers. It requires an activation code for specific configurations and travel areas. Users can easily start and stop their trips, view tickets, and receive reminders to check out.
- Automatic fare calculation
- Supports multiple transport types
- No need to enter destination
- Start/Stop trip functionality
- View digital tickets
- Check-out reminders
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The purpose of the FTQ Lab app is to cover special use cases that are not addressed by our flagship product: FAIRTIQ app. IMPORTANT The configuration and available feature set can differ when using the FTQ Lab app. You must be in possession of an activation code in order to complete the registration process. If you don't have an activation code and haven't been instructed to download the FTQ Lab app then you should download the FAIRTIQ app instead. Furthermore, the activation code configures the app with a tailor-made setup. The configuration depends on the activation code used. It’s possible, for example, to use a FTQ Lab setup where purchasing valid travel tickets is not possible, and you, therefore, would need to purchase a separate ticket to be authorised to travel. Please check the specific terms & conditions and in-app information that are provided for each setup OVERVIEW With FTQ Lab, it doesn't matter how many stops you make along the way, or if you change between trains, buses and trams. With FTQ Lab there are no hassles, no complications, just smooth and easy travel! HOW IT WORKS The first step of the registration process requires an activation code. This activation code defines the geographical area where you can travel in and the corresponding configuration. Once you have registered, you are ready to travel with the FTQ Lab app! Shortly before boarding a vehicle, such as a train, bus, tram or boat, simply swipe the "Start" button in the FTQ Lab app. Your final destination does not need to be entered. Once you have arrived at your destination, swipe the "Stop" button in FTQ Lab. The optimised cost for your trip, if applicable, is then displayed in the app. Should you ever forget to check-out, we will remind you. If there is a ticket inspection, just open the app and click on “View Ticket”. Please check the specific terms & conditions and in-app information that are provided for each FTQ Lab setup. WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE? Our support team is at your disposal to answer any questions, offer advice and provide further information. Contact us at feedback@fairtiq.com.
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Verdict
Post Tenebras Bus and FTQ Lab both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Post Tenebras Bus's written reviews are positive against 34% of FTQ Lab's. Post Tenebras Bus also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). FTQ Lab's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Post Tenebras Bus against 5.0 for FTQ Lab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Post Tenebras Bus's written reviews are positive against 34% of FTQ Lab's.
Post Tenebras Bus ships an update every 6 weeks, FTQ Lab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Post Tenebras Bus | FTQ Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philippe Weidmann | Fairtiq AG |
Customer experience
Post Tenebras Bus
FTQ Lab
In-app purchases
Post Tenebras Bus
No in-app purchases
FTQ Lab
No in-app purchases
