Comparison

ZVV vs GGC

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

Head to head
About

ZVV

Access real-time public transport information across Switzerland. Purchase tickets, travelcards, and day passes for all Swiss transport networks directly within the app. Manage your tickets and travelcards easily, with convenient payment options.

Highlights
  • Real-time connection search
  • Next departures timetable
  • Area map for orientation
  • Incident and disruption alerts
  • Save planned journeys
  • Two-click ticket purchase
  • Digital travelcards and discounts
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The ZVV app provides you with real-time timetable information throughout Switzerland and allows you to buy travelcards and tickets in seconds. All ZVV and Z-Pass travelcards, multicards and tickets as well as tickets and day passes for the whole of Switzerland (national long-distance connections and regional fare networks) are available. The key features at a glance: • Real-time connection search • Table with the next departures for each stop • Area map for orientation from the current location • Overview of current incidents and disruptions in the ZVV area • Save planned journeys and commuter routes on the home tab • Purchase tickets with two clicks in the shop or directly after a timetable request • Check-in ticket as alternative - simply check in and start travelling • Easy ticket purchase also for fellow travellers, dogs and bikes • Purchase of e-multicards with up to 10% discount • Purchase and renewal of ZVV and Z-Pass travelcards with just a few clicks • Quick access to all valid tickets via homepage • Digital presentation of travelcards and discounts with SwissPass Mobile • Refund of unused tickets directly in the app • Download of sales and refund receipts • Easy access to personal settings and customer service Payment options: TWINT, credit cards (Mastercard, VISA, American Express), debit cards, Apple Pay, PostFinance, REKA, purchase on account (several payment methods can be entered) Available languages: German / English Contact: If you have any questions about the app, ZVV-Contact is available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the free number 0800 988 988 or contact@zvv.ch.

About

GGC

This app provides electric vehicle rentals for urban travel. Users can locate, unlock, and drive vehicles, dropping them off anywhere within the operating area. It offers a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation with no reservation or refueling needed.

Highlights
  • Electric vehicle fleet
  • On-street vehicle pickup and drop-off
  • Live map for vehicle location
  • No reservation required
  • Pay-per-use pricing
  • Integrated insurance and cleaning
Features
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Go green. Drive safe. Be smart. Our mission is to work with cities and communities to develop integrated and intelligent mobility solutions that promote energy-efficient initiatives, which is why 100% of our fleet of vehicles are electrically powered. :: LIKE A TRADITIONAL RENTAL, BUT WAY BETTER :: Grab one of our vehicles from anywhere on the street, then drop it off anywhere on the street in the operating area. No reservations required. No long lines. No refuelling. No worries. :: GRAB ANY AVAILABLE VEHICLE :: Vehicles are available on the street and in designated lots around the city. A live map is available on our app. :: POINT A TO POINT B :: You can hop in a vehicle whenever, wherever (with no reservations required) and leave it in the Home Area (operating area) - no need to return it where you grabbed it from. :: PARK AND GO :: Where you go in between starting and stopping is your adventure. Done with your trip? Park in any approved legal spot and go - no need to refuel or cleaning. :: SIMPLE BOOKING :: All available vehicles visible on the map. Just choose one of them. :: ACCURATE LOCATION :: Our map shows the exact location of the vehicle. :: UP TO DATE INFO:: Vehicle description shows battery percentage and much more. :: UNLOCK WITH THE APP :: Once you are near your booked vehicle, you can easily unlock it from the app with one click. :: FREE PARKING :: Just park the vehicle inside our operating zone and in a legal place. No fees for parking. :: BATTERY ALWAYS CHARGED :: We will make sure the vehicle battery will be always full. :: INSURANCE :: Don't worry. All vehicles are covered by insurance. :: CLEANING SERVICE :: Yes, we'll keep you vehicle always clean. :: NO MONTHLY FEE :: Pay only by - minute of - use. :: TRANSPARENT PRICING :: One price to rule them all. No hidden costs. No subscription fees. Parking included. Electricity included. Insurance included

Screenshots

ZVV4 screens
GGC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZVV at 31% against GGC's 0%. ZVV also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). GGC's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZVV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZVV has 225 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of ZVV's written reviews are positive against 0% of GGC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZVV ships an update weekly, GGC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZVV versus GGC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZVVGGC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (225 ratings) — better4.4 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings225 — better43
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVVGGC International SA

Customer experience

ZVV

All ratings224 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

GGC

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZVV

No in-app purchases

None

GGC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZVV free?
ZVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GGC free?
GGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZVV or GGC?
ZVV is rated higher. ZVV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while GGC averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.
Do ZVV or GGC have ads?
Neither ZVV nor GGC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZVV or GGC?
ZVV ships an update weekly, and GGC every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZVV was updated on October 29, 2026 and GGC on October 27, 2026.

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