Comparison

Swiss Trainbook vs Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn

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

Head to head
About

Swiss Trainbook

Features
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Do you still keep paper lists with the locomotives / trains you have seen? With Swiss Trainbook this is over. You can digitally record all the trains you have seen. At the same time you can also save the geo data to see on the map overview where you have already spotted trains. Here are some features in detail: - Start with the already existing trains and start capturing right away - Create your own train types and trains in your region - Save your favorite photo of the train as well - Your data will be synchronized to your other devices via iCloud. Start now with your digital train logbook!

About

Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn

Get live departure times and delay updates for buses, trains, and U-Bahn in the Düsseldorf area. Quickly find nearby stops, search destinations, and save your favorite routes for instant access to real-time public transport information.

Highlights
  • Live timetable information
  • Delay updates
  • Search stops and destinations
  • Nearby stops feature
  • Personalized favorites list
  • Background data updates
Features
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--- Bus, Train, U-Bahn, S-Bahn, Live Timetable, Connections and Stops --- Fast. Self-explanatory. Appealing. The Düsseldorf Bus & Bahn app gives you live timetable information and current delay updates for buses, trains and the S-Bahn across the Düsseldorf area and beyond. With a modern, simple design, it lets you see everything you need in just a few seconds. And the best part: thanks to the integrated background update process, you never have to worry about whether the data is up to date again. The app takes care of it automatically. So you can be sure you always see the latest information. --- FEATURES --- • SEARCH Search all stops in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area and find your next destination. • “NOW” FEATURE All stops and departure times near your location, with one click. • STOPS An overview of all Rheinbahn and S-Bahn Rhein-Ruhr stops in and around Düsseldorf, of course with live departure times. • FAVOURITES Create a personalised list of all the stops that matter to you. With a single click, you can see only what you’re truly interested in. You'll always know when your tram really arrives, and you’ll know before you even reach the stop if there are disruptions or issues. Find nearby stops faster and you can also add them to your favourites. The Düsseldorf Bus & Bahn app has no official affiliation with “Rheinbahn AG” or “S-Bahn Rhein-Ruhr”. All data provided by Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR. Information provided without guarantee. The Düsseldorf Bus & Bahn app is continuously expanded with new useful features. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Swiss Trainbook4 screens
Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn at Free against Swiss Trainbook's $1.99. Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Swiss Trainbook's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On 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

Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn is free to download; Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99 up front. Swiss Trainbook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiss Trainbook ships an update monthly, Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Swiss Trainbook versus Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiss TrainbookDüsseldorfer Bus & Bahn
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYves BamertKrisztian Cseh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Swiss Trainbook

One-time3
  • Snack$0.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Lunch$9.99
2 purchases

Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Swiss Trainbook free?
Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn free?
Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swiss Trainbook or Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn have ads?
Neither Swiss Trainbook nor Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiss Trainbook or Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn?
Swiss Trainbook ships an update monthly, and Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn every 11 months. Most recently, Swiss Trainbook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Düsseldorfer Bus & Bahn on October 24, 2026.

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