Comparison

Bucharest Offline vs LinkToRide

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

Head to head
About

Bucharest Offline

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Customisable offline map from Openstreetmap with contour lines in which even the smallest paths and trails are shown. POIs are grouped into categories and can be displayed as layers. For example, you can display all restaurants, public transport lines, banks, hiking trails, charging stations and doctors on the map. The size and overlap of the icons can be adjusted to improve clarity. An integrated database allows you to search for POIs as well as a large number of streets, towns, villages, districts, etc. The search can be filtered by category and/or distance. For many POIs there is further information such as opening hours, address, disabled access, ... Notes or favourites can be created for each POI, a history list shows the most recently used POIs, content can be shared. A location function shows the current position, the app is ad-free and there is no tracking.

About

LinkToRide

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LinkToRide is a ride-sharing application that aims to transform transportation into a social, ecological, and economically impactful gesture. By supporting sustainability, reducing emissions, and humanitarian causes, LinkToRide encourages users to make a difference in the world through their daily commute. Users can choose the cause they want to support and contribute to it every time they use the app, whether as a driver or a passenger. LinkToRide operates on a unique system where all rides taken in a month are paid for in a single transaction at the end of the month. The contribution rates are set at low value per km, compared to other existing travel options. For users, LinkToRide offers the opportunity to be the change they wish to see in the world. By choosing to share rides, users can make a positive impact on the environment, reduce time spent in traffic, and support causes they care about in the community. The platform emphasizes meaningful contributions, resource sharing, and reducing transportation expenses, promoting a culture of caring and sustainability. Additionally, LinkToRide extends its services to beneficiaries and companies, offering beneficiaries the chance to receive support from users and increase their visibility for social and ecological causes. Companies can benefit from offering transportation packages as part of their employee benefits programs, promoting a sense of well-being and corporate social responsibility. The platform helps maximize benefits, achieve ESG and CSR objectives, and provide tax savings through smart transportation investments. As an innovative and sustainable solution, LinkToRide aims to revolutionize the way people perceive transportation, making it a tool for positive change and community support. By connecting users, beneficiaries, and companies through a shared commitment to social and environmental impact, LinkToRide is driving change and making a difference in the world.

Screenshots

Bucharest Offline4 screens
LinkToRide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LinkToRide at Free against Bucharest Offline's $3.99. LinkToRide also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

LinkToRide is free to download; Bucharest Offline costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bucharest Offline ships an update every 4 months, LinkToRide every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bucharest Offline versus LinkToRide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBucharest OfflineLinkToRide
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoerg HolzEXE Software SRL

In-app purchases

None

Bucharest Offline

No in-app purchases

None

LinkToRide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bucharest Offline free?
Bucharest Offline costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkToRide free?
LinkToRide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bucharest Offline or LinkToRide have ads?
Neither Bucharest Offline nor LinkToRide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bucharest Offline or LinkToRide?
Bucharest Offline ships an update every 4 months, and LinkToRide every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bucharest Offline was updated on September 12, 2026 and LinkToRide on September 25, 2026.

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