ÖBB Scotty vs Postbus Shuttle NextGen
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
Postbus Shuttle NextGen
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Postbus Shuttle – Mobility for ALL. Simple. Flexible. Sustainable. The Postbus Shuttle is your flexible mobility solution – the on-demand alternative to owning your own car and the perfect complement to public transport. Book your journey conveniently via the app and enjoy individual mobility whenever you want. Your advantages: • Easy booking: Select your start and destination, specify your desired time – done! • Individual travel: No fixed routes or times, you decide! • Comfort & safety: Arrive relaxed in modern vehicles. • Sustainable mobility: Share your journey and protect the environment. • From early to late: For appointments, doctor's visits or connecting to the train. How it works: 1. Select your destination: Enter your desired destination in your Postbus Shuttle region. 2. Enter journey details: Specify your desired time and other details. 3. Search for a journey: Select a suitable journey. 4. Enjoy the journey: Get in, sit back and arrive safely! You can find all current regions at www.postbusshuttle.at.Postbus Shuttle – mobility for ALL. Simple. Flexible. Sustainable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Postbus Shuttle NextGen at fortnightly against ÖBB Scotty's every 6 months. 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.
ÖBB Scotty ships an update every 6 months, Postbus Shuttle NextGen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ÖBB Scotty | Postbus Shuttle NextGen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 — better | 17.7.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG | Österreichische Postbus Aktiengesellschaft |
In-app purchases
ÖBB Scotty
No in-app purchases
Postbus Shuttle NextGen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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