Comparison

OVpay vs Papagayo

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

Papagayo

Features
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Papagayo Beach is an all-year sun-drenched holiday property offering luxury, privacy and an array of exciting activities at one of the most popular islands of the Caribbean. Surrender to tranquility during your stay in a tropical villa at Papagayo Beach Resort or at Papagayo’s design hotel and indulge the vibes of the trendy beach club in between. With our very own app you can find out what Papagayo Beach and the holiday property have to offer you. Any information before, during and after your stay are provided within to make your stay even more enjoyable. The Papagayo Beach Plaza brings together all of the best amenities in one place. Shopping, scuba diving, riding the waves on a speedy water scooter, pushing some weights at the gym or – if all that is too much of breaking a sweat – have your senses revived at the contemporary spa. On the premises you’ll find a variety of bars and restaurants to choose from as well as the classy Diamond Beach Casino. Whether you like to relax and unwind or get your adrenaline level up, Papagayo is the perfect destination for any demanding traveler.

Screenshots

OVpay4 screens
Papagayo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OVpay at every 3 weeks against Papagayo's every 7 months. On price, ads, 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

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, Papagayo every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OVpay versus Papagayo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVpayPapagayo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB193 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTrans Link Systems B.V.Great Stay Media B.V.

In-app purchases

None

OVpay

No in-app purchases

None

Papagayo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OVpay free?
OVpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Papagayo free?
Papagayo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OVpay or Papagayo have ads?
Neither OVpay nor Papagayo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OVpay or Papagayo?
OVpay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Papagayo every 7 months. Most recently, OVpay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Papagayo on October 27, 2026.

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