ÖBB Scotty vs RegioFlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ÖBB Scotty
This app plans public transport journeys across Austria, offering real-time schedules, disruption alerts, and a live train radar. It helps you find the quickest routes by train, bus, tram, subway, and ship, even navigating to stops via street maps.
- Public transport journey planner
- Real-time travel information
- Disruption alerts
- ÖBB train radar
- Route calculation by train, bus, tram, subway, ship
- Street map navigation to stops
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Welcome to ÖBB Scotty, the mobile journey planner from ÖBB for iOS! With ÖBB Scotty the ÖBB offers you the most comprehensive information service about public transport in Austria. Now ÖBB Scotty you will have access to all important information about your journey while being on the go. From most up-to-date itineraries with maps to real-time information. Journey planner for public transport ÖBB Scotty has access to all schedules of public transport operators in Austria and calculates the optimal trips for you by train, bus, tram, subway and ship. Of course you can look at footpaths to stops and stations clearly laid out in a street map - this way you'll always find your way. When looking for the quickest route to one of your contacts ÖBB Scotty calculates that by taking the adress from your contacts. This service needs access to your adresses, so ÖBB Scotty asks you for access to your contacts the first time you activate it. This is the only ÖBB Scotty-service that accesses contact information. No personal data is used, only adress data. Information in real-time Wherever you are, now you can get all the most up-to-date travel information directly on your iPhone. It doesn't matter whether you're on board of a train or if you're picking somebody up at the station - with ÖBB Scotty you know if your train is on schedule. If you like, you can also get the Timeboard, the departure monitor of your stop / station, directly on the screen of your iPhone and iPad. Most up to date disruption information A storm paralyzes half of Austria? A route is completely blocked? A rail replacement bus service will be in place? Always something unexpected may happen, that's life! But from now on you're always informed. You will get all information about delays or disruptions in the ÖBB railway network directly within ÖBB Scotty. This way you always stay connected. ÖBB train radar The train radar shows all ÖBB-trains running in the Austrian railway network on a map. Not only do you see all long distance trains but also regional trains. By clicking on a train you get information on its real time data – location and punctuality – and ist next stops. The viewing of trains can be limited to train types – for instance railjet or suburban trains – or to certain trains. There's more to it than that… … more you will find at www.oebb.at/scottymobil Enjoy your journey and have fun with ÖBB Scotty, your ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG
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.
- On-demand shuttle service
- Flexible travel options
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Sustainable public transport
- Door-to-door (near) service
- Shared rides for efficiency
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RegioFlink at 5.0 against ÖBB Scotty's 2.9. RegioFlink also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). ÖBB Scotty's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RegioFlink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ÖBB Scotty has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ÖBB Scotty ships an update every 6 months, RegioFlink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ÖBB Scotty | RegioFlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
ÖBB Scotty
RegioFlink
In-app purchases
ÖBB Scotty
No in-app purchases
RegioFlink
No in-app purchases









