Comparison

R vs AirPing

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

Head to head
About

R

Features
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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.

About

AirPing

Features
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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.

Screenshots

R4 screens
AirPing2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. R sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirPing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
R versus AirPing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAirPing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTristan van TriestBlahaj Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

R

One-time1
  • Verwijder Advertenties$1.99
None

AirPing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R free?
R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirPing free?
AirPing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do R or AirPing have ads?
R shows ads; AirPing does not.

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