Comparison

OVpay vs VeloView

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

Head to head
About

OVpay

Manage your Dutch public transport journeys and costs. Easily confirm check-ins/outs, adjust missed entries, and view all travel history. Create expense reports and add multiple payment cards.

Highlights
  • Confirm check-ins and check-outs
  • Adjust missed check-ins/outs
  • View all journeys and travel costs
  • Create travel expense overviews
  • Add multiple payment cards
  • Add age-based discount
Features
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With OVpay, you can check in and out using your OV-pass, debit card, credit card, mobile phone, or smartwatch. In the OVpay app, you can find everything you need to view and manage your journeys. Are you already travelling with OVpay, or thinking about switching? Download the app and discover how easy it is. Who can use the OVpay app The OVpay app is only for travellers who use OVpay. You cannot use the OVpay app with an OV-chipkaart. What you can do in the app with your OV-pass and payment card • View your journeys. • Correct missed check-ins or check-outs. • View your travel history and travel costs. • Create and download expense claims. • Add cards. • Manage your cards. • Check your card status (checked in or checked out). • View payments. • View subscriptions and travel products. • Apply for age-based discount. • Pay an outstanding amount. • Receive notifications, for example when you miss a check-out. What you can only do with an OV-pass in the app • Apply for an OV-pass. • Temporarily block your OV-pass. • View your balance. • Recharge your balance. • Request a balance refund. • Apply for or change automatic recharge. We will continue to add useful new features to the app. Follow our website, Instagram, or Facebook for the latest news. About OVpay OVpay is a partnership between Dutch public transport operators, banks, and credit card companies. Together, we make travelling by public transport easier for everyone. Privacy With OVpay, you can choose how you check in and out. For some services, we need your personal data. You can read how we handle your data in our privacy statement at ovpay.nl/privacy.

About

VeloView

This app provides real-time information on the occupancy of bicycle parking facilities across the Netherlands. Receive alerts when your preferred parking location is nearing capacity and easily locate your bicycle. Future updates will include reservation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Real-time parking occupancy
  • Occupancy alerts
  • Bicycle location finder
  • Future reservation feature
Features
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Met de VeloView app kun je op elk moment zien hoe vol alle fietsenstallingen in Nederland zijn. Ontvang meldingen wanneer jouw favoriete stalling bijna vol is en vind jouw fiets eenvoudig terug. In de nabije toekomst zal het ook mogelijk zijn om een plek te reserveren, zodat er altijd plaats is voor jouw fiets!

Screenshots

OVpay4 screens
VeloView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OVpay at 9% against VeloView's 0%. VeloView's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

OVpay ships an update every 3 weeks, VeloView monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OVpay versus VeloView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVpayVeloView
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrans Link Systems B.V.ABEL Delft B.V.

Customer experience

OVpay

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative74.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative86.8%

VeloView

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

OVpay

No in-app purchases

None

VeloView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OVpay free?
OVpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VeloView free?
VeloView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OVpay or VeloView have ads?
Neither OVpay nor VeloView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OVpay or VeloView?
OVpay ships an update every 3 weeks, and VeloView monthly. Most recently, OVpay was updated on October 24, 2026 and VeloView on October 18, 2026.

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