Comparison

RegioFlink vs RUFbus

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

Head to head
About

RegioFlink

This app provides on-demand shuttle services for flexible travel within Tyrol. Book a ride, get picked up at a nearby stop, and be taken close to your destination. Track your shuttle in real-time and enjoy a sustainable public transport option.

Highlights
  • On-demand shuttle service
  • Flexible travel options
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Sustainable public transport
  • Door-to-door (near) service
  • Shared rides for efficiency
Features
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RegioFlink RegioFlink by Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT) offers a new and sustainable on-demand shuttle service in Tyrol! According to the motto "Ordered and picked up" you can travel even more flexibly with our shuttle RegioFlink. From the train station to the village center, from the pharmacy to the supermarket and most certainly almost to your home. Download the RegioFlink app and try our RegioFlink right away on your next trip. We look forward to seeing you! Where is RegioFlink in use? - Tyrol - For more information please see here www.vvt.at/regioflink How does RegioFlink work? - RegioFlink is an on-demand public mobility service that drives several passengers who travel in the same direction at the same time. Simply download the RegioFlink app, register and off you go. Enter your address in the RegioFlink app and we'll find you a vehicle going in your direction. We'll pick you up at a nearby stop and take you to a stop in short walking distance from your chosen destination. How much does a ride with RegioFlink cost? For detailed information about prices and discounts (families, seniors, etc.) please see here www.vvt.at/regioflink. RegioFlink operating hours - You can find the local operating hours of RegioFlink here www.vvt.at/regioflink How long will I have to wait? - So that you don't have to wait long, the RegioFlink app always informs you about the expected pick-up time before you book. - You can also track your RegioFlink in real time via the app. How many passengers do I share a vehicle with? - In general there can be as many people shuttled as seats are available. *You can find more information at: www.vvt.at/regioflink Any questions? Send us an email at info@vvt.at or call us at +43 512 56 16 16. Do you like our app? Please rate us!

About

RUFbus

Features
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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.

Screenshots

RegioFlink4 screens
RUFbus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RegioFlink 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

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

RegioFlink ships an update every 2 months, RUFbus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RegioFlink versus RUFbus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegioFlinkRUFbus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.Rufbus Mobilitaets GmbH

In-app purchases

None

RegioFlink

No in-app purchases

None

RUFbus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RegioFlink free?
RegioFlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RUFbus free?
RUFbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RegioFlink or RUFbus have ads?
Neither RegioFlink nor RUFbus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RegioFlink or RUFbus?
RegioFlink ships an update every 2 months, and RUFbus every 5 weeks. Most recently, RegioFlink was updated on September 13, 2026 and RUFbus on May 15, 2026.

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