Comparison

ZVV vs Train O'Clock

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

Train O'Clock

This travel companion provides instant train times with live departure and arrival information. Plan your journeys with access to daily and weekly schedules across major railway operators in Europe, the US, and Australia.

Highlights
  • Live departures and arrivals
  • Daily timetables
  • Weekly schedules
  • Covers major railway operators
  • Simple and fast interface
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Train O'Clock is your personal travel companion that finds your train times instantly. • Get live departures and arrivals from your favorite railway stations. • Get access to today's timetables and weekly schedules to plan your train trip Train O'Clock gets you connected to all major railway operators in Europe, the US and Australia: Austria: ÖBB Belgium: SNCB Denmark: DSB Finland: VR France: SNCF, Transilien Germany: Deutsche Bahn Ireland: Irish Rail Italy: Trenitalia, Trenord Luxembourg: CFL Netherlands: NS New Zealand: Auckland Transport Norway: VY Spain: Renfe Sweden: SJ Switzerland: SBB UK: National Rail United States: Caltrain, LIRR, MBTA, Metra, Metrolink, NJ Transit, Septa Fast, reliable, super simple to use.

Screenshots

ZVV4 screens
Train O'Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train O'Clock at 100% against ZVV's 31%. Train O'Clock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

ZVV ships an update weekly, Train O'Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZVV versus Train O'Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZVVTrain O'Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (224 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings224 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVVJEAN-BAPTISTE MARIE

Customer experience

ZVV

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

Train O'Clock

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZVV

No in-app purchases

None

Train O'Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZVV free?
ZVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train O'Clock free?
Train O'Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZVV or Train O'Clock have ads?
Neither ZVV nor Train O'Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZVV or Train O'Clock?
ZVV ships an update weekly, and Train O'Clock every 5 days. Most recently, ZVV was updated on October 3, 2026 and Train O'Clock on September 19, 2026.

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