Comparison

NS Perronwijzer vs OVpay

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

Head to head
About

NS Perronwijzer

This app provides real-time departure information for the next two trains at your current platform. It's designed for easy access to travel details, including destination, departure time, and train type, with voice-over capabilities for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Next two train departures
  • Departure time and destination
  • Train type (Intercity, Sprinter)
  • Intermediate stations
  • Special notices (delays, boarding)
  • Station search and departure times
  • Voice-over for accessibility
Features
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In de NS Perronwijzer vind je de informatie over de eerstvolgende trein die vertrekt op het perron waar jij je bevindt. Zo kun je een laatste check doen of je in de juiste trein stapt als je de informatie op de borden boven de perrons niet of lastig kunt lezen. Heb je spraak geactiveerd op je telefoon? Dan leest de app ook voor wat er op de borden boven de perrons staat. Dat werkt heel eenvoudig: al met een paar tikken hoor je de belangrijkste reisinformatie van het perron waar jij je bevindt. In de NS Perronwijzer vind je informatie over onder andere: - de eerstvolgende twee vertrekkende treinen van het betreffende spoor; - de vertrektijd; - de eindbestemming; - het treintype zoals Intercity of Sprinter; - alle tussenliggende stations; - bijzonderheden zoals eventuele vertraging of “niet instappen”. Ook kun je in de app een station zoeken en alle actuele vertrektijden bekijken. In de app is de informatie van alle stations in Nederland beschikbaar, dus ook van de stations die niet door NS worden bediend. Sommige informatie is nog niet beschikbaar in de app, bijvoorbeeld “let op omroepbericht”. We onderzoeken hoe we in de toekomst alle informatie die we tonen op de borden boven de perrons beschikbaar kunnen maken, zodat de informatie die de NS Perronwijzer geeft volledig is. TOEGANKELIJKE REIS VOOR IEDEREEN De NS Perronwijzer is mogelijk gemaakt door NS, ontwikkeld in nauwe samenwerking met de Oogvereniging en getest door zowel blinde als slechtziende personen. We hebben de ambitie om een toegankelijke reis aan te bieden aan al onze klanten. Daarom verbeteren we elk jaar samen met belangenorganisaties de services voor onze klanten met een beperking. Zo wordt reizen met de trein voor iedereen steeds een beetje eenvoudiger. Op het gebruik van de NS Perronwijzer zijn de Gebruiksvoorwaarden NS Perronwijzer-app (zie ns.nl/voorwaarden) van toepassing. Door gebruik te maken van de app ga je hiermee akkoord.

About

OVpay

Manage your Dutch public transport journeys and costs. Easily confirm check-ins/outs, adjust missed entries, and view all travel history. Create expense reports and add multiple payment cards.

Highlights
  • Confirm check-ins and check-outs
  • Adjust missed check-ins/outs
  • View all journeys and travel costs
  • Create travel expense overviews
  • Add multiple payment cards
  • Add age-based discount
Features
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With OVpay, you can check in and out using your OV-pass, debit card, credit card, mobile phone, or smartwatch. In the OVpay app, you can find everything you need to view and manage your journeys. Are you already travelling with OVpay, or thinking about switching? Download the app and discover how easy it is. Who can use the OVpay app The OVpay app is only for travellers who use OVpay. You cannot use the OVpay app with an OV-chipkaart. What you can do in the app with your OV-pass and payment card • View your journeys. • Correct missed check-ins or check-outs. • View your travel history and travel costs. • Create and download expense claims. • Add cards. • Manage your cards. • Check your card status (checked in or checked out). • View payments. • View subscriptions and travel products. • Apply for age-based discount. • Pay an outstanding amount. • Receive notifications, for example when you miss a check-out. What you can only do with an OV-pass in the app • Apply for an OV-pass. • Temporarily block your OV-pass. • View your balance. • Recharge your balance. • Request a balance refund. • Apply for or change automatic recharge. We will continue to add useful new features to the app. Follow our website, Instagram, or Facebook for the latest news. About OVpay OVpay is a partnership between Dutch public transport operators, banks, and credit card companies. Together, we make travelling by public transport easier for everyone. Privacy With OVpay, you can choose how you check in and out. For some services, we need your personal data. You can read how we handle your data in our privacy statement at ovpay.nl/privacy.

Screenshots

NS Perronwijzer4 screens
OVpay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OVpay at 2.1 against NS Perronwijzer's 1.0. OVpay also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NS Perronwijzer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OVpay holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OVpay has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NS Perronwijzer ships an update every 2 months, OVpay every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NS Perronwijzer versus OVpay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNS PerronwijzerOVpay
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.1 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—8.8% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNS Reizigers B.V.Trans Link Systems B.V.

Customer experience

NS Perronwijzer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OVpay

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative74.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative86.8%

In-app purchases

None

NS Perronwijzer

No in-app purchases

None

OVpay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NS Perronwijzer free?
NS Perronwijzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OVpay free?
OVpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NS Perronwijzer or OVpay?
OVpay is rated higher. NS Perronwijzer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OVpay averages 2.1 from 35 ratings.
Do NS Perronwijzer or OVpay have ads?
Neither NS Perronwijzer nor OVpay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NS Perronwijzer or OVpay?
NS Perronwijzer ships an update every 2 months, and OVpay every 3 weeks. Most recently, NS Perronwijzer was updated on October 24, 2026 and OVpay on October 24, 2026.

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