# Air NZ vs Bus++ Wellington

The clearest difference is ads: Bus++ Wellington at none against Air NZ's shown. Bus++ Wellington also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Air NZ's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bus++ Wellington holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air NZ has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Air NZ's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bus++ Wellington's.

Air NZ ships an update every 3 weeks, Bus++ Wellington every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air NZ | Bus++ Wellington |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-nz/id304851207/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-plus-plus-wellington/id959513550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 204 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Air New Zealand](https://appshunter.io/developer/304851210) | [Chris Hawkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/937738334) |

## What reviewers say

### Air NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-nz/id304851207)

Manage your flights, check in, and access your digital boarding pass. Get real-time flight updates, order coffee, and track loyalty points. Purchase travel services like insurance and hotels.

**Highlights:** Manage flight bookings, Online check-in and digital boarding pass, Real-time flight information, Order coffee from phone, Purchase travel services, Track loyalty points and benefits, Add flight details to calendar

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Smooth check-in process
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔍 Lack of functionality
- 🔍 Redirects to website
- 🔍 Poor customer service
- 🔍 Unreliable app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Check-in process not working
- Seat selection issues
- Airpoints not tracking correctly
- Boarding pass disappearing from app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Wallet support for boarding passes
- Improve multi-booking management
- Enable in-app flight booking
- Provide better communication on flight changes
- Add ability to track checked luggage


### Bus++ Wellington

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-plus-plus-wellington/id959513550)

This app provides real-time and scheduled bus information for Wellington, New Zealand. It features a map view of bus stops, personalized favorites, and convenient reminders to help you catch your bus.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Scheduled information, 3D map view of bus stops, Favorite stops and services, Apple Watch integration, iOS widget for quick arrivals, Bus departure reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick uploading
- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Replaces Metlink app
- 👍 Real-time information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not showing cancelled routes
- 🐛 Inaccurate timings
- 🐛 App not working on older iPhones
- 🐛 Buses disappearing
- 🐛 Route 14 not working

**Reported bugs**

- Missing cancelled routes
- Incorrect timings
- Not working on older iPhones (iOS 14)
- Buses not showing up
- Route 14 not working

**Requested features**

- Add Stop D at Wellington Station
- Show actual times (e.g., 10:27 am) instead of minutes away
- Option to show both minutes away and actual times
- Ability to rename bus stops
- Workaround for iOS 14 compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air NZ free?

Air NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bus++ Wellington free?

Bus++ Wellington is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Air NZ or Bus++ Wellington?

Bus++ Wellington is rated higher. Air NZ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Bus++ Wellington averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Air NZ or Bus++ Wellington have ads?

Air NZ shows ads; Bus++ Wellington does not.

### Which is updated more often, Air NZ or Bus++ Wellington?

Air NZ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bus++ Wellington every 5 weeks. Most recently, Air NZ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bus++ Wellington on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*