bUP Hotels vs VIAVAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bUP Hotels
Discover and book stays at ibis, Ibis Budget, Novotel, and Mercure hotels. Access room details, service information, and local recommendations for tours and dining. Stay updated on exclusive promotions and the best deals.
- Hotel booking
- Room and service details
- Local tour and dining tips
- Promotions and deals
- Operator for ibis, Novotel, Mercure
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Welcome to the bUP Hotels App, operator of ibis, Ibis Budget, Novotel and Mercure hotels. We operate in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Goiânia. Here you can make your stay much more technological and dynamic. You will have access to photos and descriptions of our rooms and services, tips on tours, sights, restaurants and much more. Download our App now and stay on top of our promotions and guarantee the best conditions in our hotels and restaurants. bUP Hotels, Accor approved operator
VIAVAN
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VIAVAN is the premium commuter shuttle connecting Weston to Brickell — book a seat, track your bus in real time, and ride in comfort. Your first ride is FREE — no promo code needed. BOOK IN SECONDS Browse available routes, pick your departure time, choose your exact seat, and pay securely with Apple Pay or card. MONTHLY PASSES Save up to 25% with Fixed Plans (4 or 5 days/week) or Packages. Perfect for daily commuters. TRACK YOUR BUS LIVE See exactly where your bus is before and during your trip — no more guessing at the stop. YOUR TICKET ON YOUR PHONE A QR code ticket is generated instantly after booking. Just scan and board. EARN FREE RIDES Every 10 trips earns you a free ride automatically. Routes: Weston ↔ Downtown Departures: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Downtown ↔ Weston Departures: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIAVAN at weekly against bUP Hotels's every 4 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
bUP Hotels ships an update every 4 months, VIAVAN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bUP Hotels | VIAVAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UP HOTEL LTDA | GEMBEN LLC |
In-app purchases
bUP Hotels
No in-app purchases
VIAVAN
No in-app purchases
