Comparison

TFI Go vs Aircoach

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

Head to head
About

TFI Go

Purchase tickets for participating Irish bus services directly from your smartphone. Downloaded tickets can be used immediately after activation, eliminating the need for printing. Supports various ticket types and fare options for different traveler needs.

Highlights
  • Buy bus tickets on your phone
  • Download tickets directly
  • Activate tickets before travel
  • Single, two, and ten journey tickets
  • One-day and seven-day zonal tickets
  • Save payment cards for quick purchases
Features
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The TFI Go App allows you to buy tickets for participating Transport for Ireland bus services and participating commercial bus operators directly from your phone. Your ticket is downloaded to the TFI Go App and can be used to travel straight away. There’s no need for printing, simply activate your ticket before each journey and show it to the driver while boarding. To avail of discounted Young Adult and Student fares a valid TFI Young Adult or Student Leap Card must be shown to the driver when boarding. Features: • Single, two Journey and ten Journey tickets available for Adults and Young Adults and Students • One day and seven-day zonal tickets available in cities. • Search for a ticket between your origin and destination, or choose the zone you are travelling in. • Buy and download tickets directly to your phone. • Save a payment card for faster future purchases. • Tickets valid for use up to 28 days after purchase. • Search for and save your favourite Operators.

About

Aircoach

Plan and track your journeys, purchase tickets, and manage your travel details with ease. Access digital tickets directly from your phone for a convenient boarding experience.

Highlights
  • Journey planning
  • Ticket purchasing
  • Digital ticket access
  • Route search
  • User-friendly interface
  • Manage travel details
Features
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Introducing the new Aircoach App. Whether you’re a frequent traveller or just planning a one-time trip, our app makes it easier to plan and track your journey, purchase great value tickets, manage, and have access to them at your fingertips. With our user-friendly interface, you can quickly search for available routes and services, and book your ticket in just a few taps. Our app offers a range of great value fares to suit your budget, so you can travel comfortably without breaking the bank. Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you can access it from within the app, eliminating the need for printing or keeping track of paper tickets. Simply show your digital ticket (QR code) to the driver to scan and hop on board. Our app offers services to various locations, including Dublin City, Dublin Airport, Belfast, Cork, Galway and Derry/Londonderry. So why wait? Download our app today and start planning your next journey with ease and convenience!

Screenshots

TFI Go4 screens
Aircoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aircoach at 2.0 against TFI Go's 1.0. TFI Go's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Aircoach holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TFI Go has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 2% of TFI Go's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aircoach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TFI Go ships an update every 4 months, Aircoach every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TFI Go versus Aircoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTFI GoAircoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (31 ratings)2.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Transport AuthorityFirstGroup Plc

Customer experience

TFI Go

All ratings31 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.6%

Aircoach

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

TFI Go

No in-app purchases

None

Aircoach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TFI Go free?
TFI Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aircoach free?
Aircoach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TFI Go or Aircoach?
Aircoach is rated higher. TFI Go averages 1.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Aircoach averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TFI Go or Aircoach have ads?
Neither TFI Go nor Aircoach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TFI Go or Aircoach?
TFI Go ships an update every 4 months, and Aircoach every 5 months. Most recently, TFI Go was updated on September 21, 2026 and Aircoach on September 16, 2026.

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