Poldi vs RUFbus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poldi
Book and pay for on-demand public transport rides within Lower Austria. This service transports multiple passengers to their destinations, utilizing existing bus stops as pick-up and drop-off points.
- On-demand ride booking
- In-app payment
- Multi-passenger transport
- Utilizes existing bus stops
- Recurring ride booking
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Rethinking smart mobility. The Lower Austrian on-demand service POLDI is always there when you need it! Book and pay easily via the POLDI app. POLDI operates in various regions of Lower Austria, transporting passengers from one pick-up point to another. Existing bus stops also serve as POLDI stops. How does POLDI work? -- POLDI is a Lower Austrian on-demand service that takes multiple passengers to their destinations at the same time. -- POLDI is on-demand public transport. If you need a ride, you actively need to book it. -- With the POLDI app, passengers can register, book their rides, and pay easily. -- Recurring rides can also be booked – ideal for commuters or for regular trips to the doctor or to visit friends and family. leopoldi is a brand of NÖVOG, developed on behalf of the State of Lower Austria. As an umbrella brand, it combines the regional bus service planned by NÖVOG (LEO) and the on-demand service (POLDI). You can find all information on fares, service areas, operating hours, and more at www.leopoldi.info/poldi For questions, NÖVOG agents are also available at 0800 22 23 22 or via email at kundenservice@noevog.at
RUFbus
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Let the RUFbus take you to any of 140+ stops in the Semmering-Rax region, in flexible and car-free comfort. Book shared shuttle rides to train stations, accommodation, hiking trails, cultural events, tourist destinations and much more. Enjoy free and discounted rides when staying with participating accommodations. Trips can be booked between 8:30 am and 6 pm in and around the following towns: Schwarzau im Gebirge, Reichenau an der Rax, Payerbach, Gloggnitz, Schottwien, Semmering, Breitenstein, Prigglitz und Raach am Hochgebirge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Poldi at 15.0 against RUFbus's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Poldi ships an update every 2 months, RUFbus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poldi | RUFbus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Rufbus Mobilitaets GmbH |
In-app purchases
Poldi
No in-app purchases
RUFbus
No in-app purchases









