Comparison

Swiss Trainbook vs Turigo

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

Turigo

Navigate Basel with ease using this app. Purchase public transport tickets, discover local sights and events with AI-powered recommendations, and get updates on the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Highlights
  • Public transport ticket purchase
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Eurovision Song Contest 2025 info
  • Sights discovery
  • Event listings
  • Interactive city map
Features
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Experience Basel in a modern way with the Turigo - BVB Basel App. Whether you want to buy tickets, explore sights, or prepare for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – this app offers everything you need to move around Basel safely and well-informed. The main features of the app consist of the following menu items: • Ticket purchase: Buy your public transport tickets directly in the app and travel conveniently by bus and tram through Basel. • AI Assistant: Let the integrated artificial intelligence provide you with personalized recommendations for sights, events, or leisure activities – individually and contextually. • ESC 2025 (Eurovision Song Contest): Get the latest information about the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel – from event locations and supporting programs to transportation options. • Sights: Discover Basel’s cultural and architectural highlights – compactly described and conveniently mapped. • Events: Stay informed about current and upcoming events in Basel – simply and clearly presented. • City map: Easily find your way with the interactive map. Locate stops, sights, and ESC venues effortlessly. Required permissions: • Location access: Needed to display nearby stops, events, and sights and to navigate you to them. • Internet connection: Required for ticket purchase, retrieving current event data, and using the AI Assistant.

Screenshots

Swiss Trainbook4 screens
Turigo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Turigo at Free against Swiss Trainbook's $1.99. Turigo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Turigo is free to download; Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99 up front. Swiss Trainbook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Turigo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Swiss Trainbook versus Turigo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiss TrainbookTurigo
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYves BamertPrimetrack AG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Swiss Trainbook

One-time3
  • Snack$0.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Lunch$9.99
None

Turigo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiss Trainbook free?
Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Turigo free?
Turigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swiss Trainbook or Turigo have ads?
Neither Swiss Trainbook nor Turigo shows ads.

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