Shuttle vs RMVgo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shuttle
This app provides an on-demand ride-sharing service for campus transportation. It allows users to find shuttle or bus routes, track arrivals, and receive efficient, cost-effective rides to their destinations.
- On-demand shuttle booking
- Bus connection checks
- Real-time tracking
- Smart routing algorithm
- Cost-effective rides
- 24/7 customer support
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Shuttle - powered by Via is the smart on-demand ride-sharing service and the best way to check bus connections on campus. Simply find a ride on your smartphone, and get an on-demand shuttle or a bus proposal. Shuttle - powered by Via is an easy, fast and smart way to get around the campus. >How it works: Specify desired pick-up and destination locations and track your shuttle or bus’s arrival time in the app. Our algorithm will guide you to a nearby pick up point where you can board your shuttle or bus. This way, your shuttle and its passengers don't have to take detours and everyone gets to their destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. > Efficiency at its best: With Shuttle - powered by Via, you can get on-demand or bus proposals, depending on what is most efficient for your specific request. An on-demand shuttle picks you up at a nearby pick up location and takes you to your destination. The bus lines pick up riders at specific bus stops. >Cost effective for all: Passengers can be taken to their destination for free on the company's premises. > First-class customer service: Got a problem? Email, text or call us anytime and we'll be happy to help! We offer real-time customer support so you can enjoy your ride.
RMVgo
Plan your public transport journeys in the Rhein-Main-Gebiet with real-time information and integrated ticketing. Purchase tickets directly within the app, including the Deutschland-Ticket, and receive timely updates on delays and changes.
- Real-time route planning
- Live traffic updates
- In-app ticket purchase
- Deutschland-Ticket available
- Push notifications for disruptions
- Save favorite routes
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AUF DIE PLÄTZE, FERTIG, GO! Mit RMVgo nutzen Sie Bus & Bahn im Rhein-Main-Gebiet schnell, einfach und bargeldlos. Planen Sie Ihre Route in Echtzeit und kaufen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt in der App. MOBILITÄT LEICHT GEMACHT • Aktuelle Verbindungsauskunft für Bus & Bahn im gesamten RMV-Gebiet • Echtzeitdaten mit aktuellen Verkehrsmeldungen und Auslastungsprognosen • Kartenansicht & Fußwege auf einen Blick anzeigen lassen • Sharing-Angebote flexibel kombinieren TICKETS DIREKT IN DER APP • Das Deutschland-Ticket im Vorverkauf sowie zum sofortigen Fahrtantritt • Einzelfahrkarten, Tages- & Zeitkarten für Erwachsene und Kinder • Mit RMV-In/Out per Swipe zum Ticket • Mit dem RMV-SparPass bei jeder Fahrt sparen • Anmeldung mit dem meinRMV-Benutzerkonto möglich • Schnell und bargeldlos bezahlen – zum Teil mit PayPal ohne Anmeldung INFORMIERT BLEIBEN • Push-Nachrichten zu Verspätungen & Änderungen erhalten • Fahrten im Kalender anzeigen lassen • Favoriten für häufig genutzte Verbindungen speichern • Liniennetzpläne einsehen & downloaden Jetzt RMVgo herunterladen und flexibel mit den Öffis unterwegs sein. Wir wünschen eine gute Fahrt! Weitere Infos unter: www.rmv.de/app Gefällt Ihnen RMVgo? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Bewertung. Senden Sie uns gerne Ihre Meinung und Vorschläge über https://www.rmv.de/c/de/service/kontakt/service-fuer-anfragen-und-kritik
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RMVgo at 4.4 against Shuttle's 3.0. RMVgo also leads on ratings volume (594 vs 4). Shuttle's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.
RMVgo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RMVgo has 594 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Shuttle's written reviews are positive against 40% of RMVgo's.
Shuttle ships an update every 3 months, RMVgo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shuttle | RMVgo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (594 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | 40.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 594 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 327 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbH (RMV) |
Customer experience
Shuttle
RMVgo
Bugs and requests
Shuttle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RMVgo
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Ticket purchase failures and incorrect charges
- Automatic logout issues
- Inaccurate schedule and route information
Requested features
4 requests- Improved user interface and navigation
- Seamless integration with other transit apps
- Comprehensive service alerts and disruption notifications
- Offline functionality and caching
In-app purchases
Shuttle
No in-app purchases
RMVgo
No in-app purchases
