KVB Live Timetable vs SmartBus Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KVB Live Timetable
Get real-time departure information for your next public transport journey. This unofficial app provides live updates for stops, helping you plan your travel efficiently.
- Live departure times
- Real-time stop information
- Public transport planning
- Unofficial project
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The KVB Live Timetable App shows you the next departures at your stop in real time. This is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG.
SmartBus Manager
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Our manager app is the perfect tool for managing your school bus fleet and routes. With our app, you can easily assign buses and drivers to specific routes, and track their locations in real-time using GPS technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartBus Manager at none against KVB Live Timetable's shown. KVB Live Timetable's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | KVB Live Timetable | SmartBus Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robin Janke | BizTackle Innovations |
In-app purchases
KVB Live Timetable
No in-app purchases
SmartBus Manager
No in-app purchases
