triesteMETRO vs BusDroid Trieste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
triesteMETRO
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TRIESTEMETRO is the official app of the Municipality of Trieste: lots of routes just like a metro but ones that you follow on foot. The app lets you consult 260 points of interest divided into 7 routes and 60 in-depth itineraries (outings), can be used in 4 languages and integrates a QRcode reader and augmented reality functions. Using the QRcode reader, the app interacts with the information totems spread around the city centre and with the paper guides available at the information points. The augmented reality functions allow you to get to - and get to know - the points of interest nearby in a simple and intuitive way. A section dedicated to health and a step-counting system let you discover the beneficial effect of walking on our bodies.
BusDroid Trieste
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Find bus times in Trieste in an moment! BusDroid Trieste is a simple, fast, and lightweight app that lets you easily check public transport arrivals at city stops. Key features: - View nearby stops based on your location - Save favorite stops for quick access anytime - Enter the stop code manually to see upcoming bus arrivals right away - Intuitive interface designed for quick use. - Completely free, no costs or registrations. Perfect for daily commuters in Trieste who want to know exactly when the next bus arrives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: triesteMETRO at none against BusDroid Trieste's shown. BusDroid Trieste's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, 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.
triesteMETRO ships an update every 33 months, BusDroid Trieste monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | triesteMETRO | BusDroid Trieste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Divulgando Srl | Paolo Montalto |
In-app purchases
triesteMETRO
No in-app purchases
BusDroid Trieste
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is triesteMETRO free?
Is BusDroid Trieste free?
Do triesteMETRO or BusDroid Trieste have ads?
Which is updated more often, triesteMETRO or BusDroid Trieste?
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