KVB vs Astra Executive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KVB
Plan trips, view live departure times, and purchase tickets for public transport and shared mobility services in Cologne. Find and book bicycles, cars, and taxis.
- Trip planner with live data
- Departure monitor for stations
- Ticket purchasing
- KVB-Rad bicycle booking
- Car-Sharing and Taxi-Ruf integration
- Disruption information
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The KVB-App provides time tables, trip planning, navigation as well as a ticket shop for busses and trains in the area of Cologne and around. Beside the trip planner and discruption information you are able to get live data for your station. The KVB-App offers all information about KVB-Rad, Car-Sharing and Taxi-Ruf in Cologne. You can register yourself an account, localize vehicles and bicycles and you are able to book a bicycle/care directly. Overview of the functions: - Trip planner (live data) - Departure monitor for stations (live data) - Save station and ticket favorites and change their names individually - Purchase tickets (also anonymous) - Tariff price information - Information about disruptions - KVB-Rad (Bicylce search, prices, registration and booking) - Taxi-Ruf Cologne (Show places where you can get a taxi and booking within the KVB-App) - Car-Sharing (Vehicle location, registration and booking) The KVB-App will be updated and enhanced with new features and functions frequently.
Astra Executive
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Astra Executive is a premium booking platform for chauffeur services and private jet travel. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, Astra Executive allows you to request premium transportation services through a secure and intuitive mobile application. Key Features • Book luxury chauffeur services for airport transfers, business travel and long-distance journeys. • Request private jet charter services. • Obtain transparent pricing before confirming your booking request. • Monitor the status of your booking in real time. • View your booking history. • Manage your personal profile and travel preferences. • Secure online payments. • Receive booking confirmations and travel updates. Astra Executive is designed for clients who value efficiency, discretion and exceptional service. From executive chauffeur transportation to private aviation, the application provides a seamless luxury travel experience through a single premium platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Astra Executive at every 2 weeks against KVB's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KVB ships an update every 2 months, Astra Executive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KVB | Astra Executive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG | ASTRA HOLDINGS SARL-S |
In-app purchases
KVB
No in-app purchases
Astra Executive
No in-app purchases









