Comparison

FTQ Lab vs MOOVME

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic fare calculation
  • Supports multiple transport types
  • No need to enter destination
  • Start/Stop trip functionality
  • View digital tickets
  • Check-out reminders
Features
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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.

About

MOOVME

Access real-time public transport information and purchase tickets for buses, trains, and trams. Features include live departure times, schedule change alerts, and a secure in-app payment system. Offers a unique CheckIn-function for distance-based fares in specific regions.

Highlights
  • Real-time departure information
  • Ticket purchasing via multiple payment methods
  • CheckIn-function for distance-based fares
  • Accessible journey filtering
  • Incident reports and schedule change alerts
  • Save favorite connections and stops
  • Display Deutschlandticket
Features
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With MOOVME, the free app for timetable information and ticket purchasing, you can get to your destination quickly and reliably. Whether by train, S-Bahn, tram or bus—you will receive real-time information about current departure times and short-term schedule changes. You can buy the right ticket for your connection conveniently and securely with your smartphone via direct debit, Visa or Mastercard, Google Pay and Apple Pay as well as PayPal. Alternatively, MOOVME offers you the CheckIn-function in the MDV area: With a swipe, the trip is automatically recognized and the cheapest available price is calculated. Are you curious about what MOOVME has to offer? Functions: • Filter for fully accessible journeys • CheckIn-function for the MDV area (as of now: in Halle (Saale) with the distance-based fare) • Fare advice & ticket purchase for the whole of Saxony • Ticket purchase via direct debit, Visa or Mastercard, Google Pay and Apple Pay as well as PayPal • Timetable information in real time • Display your Deutschlandticket in the app • weekly and monthly tickets for the MDV-area • Stop finder • Incident reports • Store connection information as a calendar entry on the smartphone • Create & save favorites • Help chat • RufBus-booking for selected Areas Just travel and save – with the distance-based fare in Halle (Saale) With the distance-based fare, you only pay for the actual distance between your starting point and destination, regardless of fixed fare zones. The fare consists of a base price and the distance traveled in kilometers as the crow flies, which is why the final amount can sometimes be odd. Your advantage: In most cases, this is the cheaper option. With MOOVME you always get where you want to go: New in town? The optional route saving ensures that you always know exactly how to get back. With the stop finder you can find all public transport in your area. Whether from Halle to Zwickau, from Leipzig to Chemnitz or from Wittenberg to the Erzgebirge—MOOVME is your reliable travel companion in Central Germany. Get in now and get to your destination easily, reliably and relaxed! Do you have technical problems or questions about the app? Simply use our help chat in the app. This can be reached around the clock or send an email to our customer support at moovme@mdv.de during our service hours from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Screenshots

FTQ Lab3 screens
MOOVME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FTQ Lab at fortnightly against MOOVME's every 3 months. MOOVME's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 34%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTQ Lab ships an update fortnightly, MOOVME every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FTQ Lab versus MOOVME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTQ LabMOOVME
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFairtiq AGMitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (MDV)

Customer experience

FTQ Lab

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative52.7%

MOOVME

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral32.7%
Negative13.5%

In-app purchases

None

FTQ Lab

No in-app purchases

None

MOOVME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTQ Lab free?
FTQ Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MOOVME free?
MOOVME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FTQ Lab or MOOVME have ads?
Neither FTQ Lab nor MOOVME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTQ Lab or MOOVME?
FTQ Lab ships an update fortnightly, and MOOVME every 3 months. Most recently, FTQ Lab was updated on November 6, 2026 and MOOVME on November 11, 2026.

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