Comparison

OVpay vs Tramhuis

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 public transport journeys and payments in one place. Easily view travel history, correct check-ins, and access expense reports. This app is designed for users of the OVpay system.

Highlights
  • Check in/out with various payment methods
  • View and manage journeys
  • Correct missed check-ins/outs
  • View travel history and costs
  • Create and download expense claims
  • Manage payment cards
  • Apply for age-based discounts
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

Tramhuis

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Hi there, welcome to Tramhuis, the place for city walks in Rotterdam. With Tramhuis, you’ll hear stories you’d otherwise miss, at places you might normally overlook. Set out and experience the city through new perspectives. With the Tramhuis app, you explore Rotterdam on foot. Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories, uncover hidden spots, and see the city from new perspectives. The app guides you step by step through the city. Choose your route and start walking. The app uses your location and plays the stories automatically. Look around, follow the rhythm of the city, and listen. What to expect
 - A podwalk in Dutch or English. Walk with your earphones and hear the stories exactly when you reach the right spot.
 - A walking route that starts at the Tramhuis, with a digital map and clear directions.
 - Stories told by people who know Rotterdam well. Good to know
 You’ll download the route at the start of your walk, so you can continue offline.  Not sure how it works or run into an issue? No worries—there’s a list of frequently asked questions in the app. The app uses your location only to trigger the audio at the right moment. You don’t need to create an account or register. Tap start, put your phone in your pocket, and start walking. Note: The app includes in-app purchases.

Screenshots

OVpay4 screens
Tramhuis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OVpay at none against Tramhuis's 4. OVpay also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Tramhuis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. OVpay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OVpay versus Tramhuis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVpayTramhuis
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrans Link Systems B.V.Stichting Tramhuis

In-app purchases

None

OVpay

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tramhuis

One-time4
  • Heart of My City$3.99
  • City of Street Sculptures$3.99
  • City of Food and Cultures$3.99
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  • Building the city$3.99

Questions

Is OVpay free?
OVpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tramhuis free?
Tramhuis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OVpay or Tramhuis have ads?
Neither OVpay nor Tramhuis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OVpay or Tramhuis?
OVpay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tramhuis every 3 weeks. Most recently, OVpay was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tramhuis on October 30, 2026.

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