R vs AirPing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
R
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Follow all public transport, in real time! With R-OV, you get everything you need for a hassle-free journey in the Netherlands and parts of Belgium and Germany. Always up-to-date: Check current departure times, vehicle positions, and train compositions. Travel smart: Plan your journey quickly and easily with real-time information. Stay informed: Receive notifications about delays, changes, or cancellations of your trip. Find your ride: Easily search for trips near your current location. All in one app: Combine public transport with walking, cycling, and more. R-OV is continuously updated with new features. As frequent public transport users, we know better than anyone how frustrating it can be to lack accurate travel information. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for new ways to improve travel information.
AirPing
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AirPing is the flight tracking app powered by your own data. If you run an ADS-B receiver, it lets you view the planes you track right from your iPhone. Using this app requires you to run your own ADS-B receiver with a tar1090 or readsb instance. You can find information about how to set up your instance for use with the app on our website, https://airping.app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirPing at none against R's 1. AirPing also leads on ads (none vs shown). R's advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). On price 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. R sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirPing asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | R | AirPing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tristan van Triest | Blahaj Ltd |
In-app purchases
R
- Verwijder Advertenties$1.99
AirPing
No in-app purchases









