SBB Mobile vs Schwarz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SBB Mobile
This app serves as a comprehensive travel companion for public transport. It allows users to plan journeys, purchase tickets, and receive real-time updates on delays and disruptions. It also offers features for managing travelcards and finding station information.
- Journey planning with timetable search
- Ticket purchasing for all of Switzerland
- Real-time trip information and service disruptions
- Digital display of travelcards
- EasyRide ticket calculation based on travel
- Station navigation and map information
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SBB Mobile: your personal travel companion for public transport. Want to know ahead of time if your train will arrive on time? Want to have quicker access to your ticket during ticket inspection? Want to be able to find your way better at the station and have reliable map information? We have good news for you! SBB Mobile can do it all. And much more. The heart of the app is the new navigation bar with the following menu points and content. Plan • Plan your journey with a simple timetable search via the touch timetable or use your current position as the origin or destination, locating it on the map. • Buy your ticket for the whole of Switzerland in just two clicks. Your travelcards on the SwissPass are applied. • Travel particularly affordably with supersaver tickets or Saver Day Passes. Trips • Save your trip and we will provide you with all the information you need during your journey under ‘Single Trips’: everything from departure and arrival times, platform information and service disruptions to train formations and walking routes. • Set up your personal commuter route under ‘Commuting’ and receive push notifications about rail service disruptions. • The app accompanies you from door to door as you travel and you will receive information about delays, disruption and interchange times via push notification. EasyRide • Check in, hop on and head off – across the entire GA Travelcard network. • EasyRide calculates the right ticket for your journey on the basis of the routes you travelled and charges you the relevant amount subsequently. Tickets & Travelcards • Show your public transport travelcards digitally with SwissPass Mobile. • It also gives you an overview of your valid and expired tickets and travelcards on the SwissPass. Shop & Services • Buy regional transport tickets and Day Passes for the GA Travelcard area of validity quickly and easily without searching the timetable. • In the ‘Services’ section, you can find lots of useful links about travel. Profile • Straightforward access to your personal settings and our customer support. Contact us. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch: https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable/mobile-apps/sbb-mobile/contact.html Data security and authorisations. What permissions does SBB Mobile need and why? Location For connections from your current location, the GPS function must be activated so that SBB Mobile can find the nearest stop. This also applies if you want to have the nearest stop displayed in the timetable. Calendar and e-mail You can save connections in your own calendar and send them by e-mail (to friends, an external calendar). SBB Mobile requires read and write permissions to be able to import your desired connection into the calendar. Access to the camera SBB Mobile requires access to your camera to take pictures directly in the app for your personalised touch timetable. Internet access SBB Mobile requires internet access to search the timetable as well as for ticket purchases. Memory To support offline functions, e.g. station/stop list, connections (history) and purchased tickets, SBB Mobile requires access to your device’s memory (saving app-specific settings).
Schwarz
Discover amenities and activities at a resort in Tirol, Austria. Book tee times, explore hiking and cycling routes, and learn about spa treatments and yoga retreats. Access information on local attractions and events.
- Activity planning (hiking, cycling, skiing)
- Golf tee time booking
- Spa and wellness information
- Yoga class schedules
- Resort amenities details
- Local attraction access
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Alpenresort Schwarz Here, everything is guided by the vision: "We create space for warm encounters, well-being and personal development". The Alpenresort Schwarz in Mieming, Tirol, offers guests with a wide variety of interests all the amenities they expect on their holidays. Year-round activities for guests to enjoy on their own or with professional guidance are just the beginning: the available options range from hikes and bicycle tours in summer to guided cross-country tours and ski safaris in winter. Consult the app to find out more. 27-hole golf course Golfpark Mieminger Plateau, situated adjacent to the Alpenresort Schwarz, opens its gates as early as March, while the mountain peaks are still dusted in white. Enjoy 27 magnificent fairways for an unparalleled golfing experience. Use the app to book your tee times and find out about opening hours and special events. The countless benefits available to holders of the Welcome Card for the sun-drenched Mieming plateau include access to a public bus to Innsbruck, various ropeways, cultural offers and more. For details, see innsbruck.info. The resort The picturesque hotel garden features two natural swimming pond and stunning views of the mountain range. It is the heart and soul of the resort and has won the State Tourism Prize for Tirol’s most beautiful hotel garden. Visitors seeking health, well-being and relaxation are well looked after at the ME SENSE spa, which spans an area of 5,500 m². It includes the Sauna Village, which consists of alpine chalets, seven sauna and heat cabins and seven quiet rooms with magnificent, panoramic vistas. A hot water pool and a mountain lake for swimming complete the tranquil spa landscape. The water worlds comprise nine indoor and outdoor pools, which are separated into a family water worlds and a relaxing water world. For another absolute highlight, visit the 25-metre infinity pool located on the roof terrace. The philosophy behind our exclusive ME SENSE line of organic, natural cosmetics is: care for your life. Its wholesome treatments achieve immediately visible and lasting results. To complete the range of spa services, our healthcare experts offer exercise and relaxation courses. Yoga is at the centre of the programme. Our yoga teachers run classes up to nine times a week and several-day intensive retreats multiple times a year. Guests attending during the exclusive ME Holistic Days get to learn expert knowledge within the scope of a holistic concept. Browse our app for individual health services. The Pirktl family loves giving their guests unforgettable holidays, no matter who visits: young and old, single travellers, couples in need of relaxation, families with children. Family holidays Even parents can relax in peace here, safe in the knowledge that their children are in good hands at all times. Our committed and creative team are happy to look after your little ones. They offer your children a wide range of activities for all ages: visits to the petting zoo, fun and excitement on the adventure playground, adventures in nature for the whole family, fun in the pools of our Schwarz family water world and plenty more. All-day child care is available for children from the age of 3. We also offer a crèche for children aged 1 to 3 from Monday to Friday. See the app for all programme details. In the culinary department, we value balanced, healthy and delicious meals. Our Genusswelt comprises multiple rooms with individual designs and a front cooking area. It features some nooks that you might not expect from a restaurant – the florist’s shop and the bookshop, for instance. To see what is on the menu today, have a look at the app. The resort also includes the Greenvieh golf and à-la-carte restaurant and the picturesque Stöttlalm mountain hut. You are welcome to book a table through the app. Download the app now and take advantage of all it has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Schwarz at 100% against SBB Mobile's 61%. Schwarz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SBB Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
SBB Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Schwarz every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SBB Mobile | Schwarz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 365 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SBB AG | Alpenresort Schwarz |
Customer experience
SBB Mobile
Schwarz
Bugs and requests
SBB Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unexpected error messages when purchasing tickets
- Location tracking issues causing invalid ticket activations
- Syncing problems between app and online account
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with Apple Wallet for digital tickets
- Add support for night trains and sleeper cars
- Improve search and booking for multi-passenger trips
- Provide more detailed station and platform information
- Allow users to save and manage their travel passes
Schwarz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SBB Mobile
No in-app purchases
Schwarz
No in-app purchases









