Comparison

GVB vs Rufbus Greiz

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

Head to head

About

GVB

This app provides real-time public transport information for Gera and its surroundings. It offers journey planning, ticket purchasing, and navigation features, making travel flexible and convenient.

Highlights

Real-time departure and delay information
Address-specific pedestrian navigation
GPS-based location search for best connections
Stop overview with arrival/departure times
Favorites and 'Take me Home' function
Share travel information to calendar or friends
Point of Interest (POI) display

Features

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Unsere App GVB-Info ist genau richtig für dich, wenn du in Gera und Umgebung flexibel unterwegs sein möchtest. Denn mit GVB-Info bekommst du deine Fahrplanauskunft, dein Ticket und Infos in einer App. Diese App bewegt Gera – So mobil wie noch nie!   • mit Echtzeitdaten (Verspätungsinformationen) wenn diese Informationen vorliegen  • adressscharfe kartenbasierte Fußwegenavigation  • GPS basierte Standortsuche (optional wählbar) ermittelt bestmögliche Verbindung (Haltestelle, Abfahrtszeit)  • Haltestellenübersicht mit Ankunfts- und Abfahrtszeiten sowie Umgebungskarte  • Verlinkung zu neuem Vertriebssystem Check-in/Check-out im VMT  • Favoritenfunktion und häufig genutzte Zieladresse mit „Take me Home“ Funktion  • Reiseinformation in Kalender übertragen oder an Freunde übermitteln  • Anzeige/Auswahl POI (interessante Orte)  • OSM (OpenStreetMap) basierte Kartengrundlage

About

Rufbus Greiz

Features

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Buchen Sie den Rufbus im Landkreis Greiz einfach über die App!

Screenshots

GVB4 screens

Rufbus Greiz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rufbus Greiz at every 3 months against GVB's every 24 months. Rufbus Greiz also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.7). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

GVB ships an update every 24 months, Rufbus Greiz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

GVB versus Rufbus Greiz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GVB	Rufbus Greiz
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 24 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.7	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	61 MB	5 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen	PPS-EDV

In-app purchases

None

GVB

No in-app purchases

None

Rufbus Greiz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GVB free?

GVB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Rufbus Greiz free?

Rufbus Greiz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do GVB or Rufbus Greiz have ads?

Neither GVB nor Rufbus Greiz shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GVB or Rufbus Greiz?

GVB ships an update every 24 months, and Rufbus Greiz every 3 months. Most recently, GVB was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rufbus Greiz on October 9, 2026.