Comparison

DB Navigator vs Bochum App

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

Head to head
About

DB Navigator

Plan and manage your journeys across Germany with this comprehensive travel app. Book tickets, find the best prices, and receive real-time travel updates for all public transport, including trains, subways, trams, and buses. It offers convenient features like seat reservations and coach information to ensure a smooth travel experience.

Highlights
  • Ticket booking
  • Deutschland-Ticket integration
  • Best price search
  • Travel notifications
  • Journey information
  • Komfort Check-in
  • Demand indicator
Features
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DB Navigator – your smart travel companion for Germany and beyond. With DB Navigator, you can plan your route, find the right connections and book tickets for local and long-distance travel directly in the app. Whether you're using the Deutschland-Ticket, commuting by bus and train, or travelling on ICE, IC and regional services, real-time travel information, up-to-date timetables and bookable e-scooters and bikes help you stay flexible wherever you go. YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE • Subscribe to and manage your Deutschland-Ticket • Book tickets for local and long-distance travel • Real-time timetables, journey planning and route planning • Journey Companion with automatic travel updates • Real-time travel information, platform details and coach sequence information • Komfort Check-in for more relaxed long-distance journeys • Demand indicator for many trains • Rent e-scooters and bikes directly in the app • Send travel information to your smartwatch DEUTSCHLAND-TICKET & PUBLIC TRANSPORT Travel conveniently across Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket on local public transport. Subscribe to your Deutschland-Ticket directly in DB Navigator and find connections for buses, trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional services. Our filters help you quickly identify which connections are valid with the Deutschland-Ticket. BOOK TICKETS AT THE BEST PRICE Book your tickets and use mobile tickets for local and long-distance travel in just a few steps. Whether you're travelling by regional train, ICE or IC, the Best Price Finder helps you discover great-value fares and compare suitable connections with ease. Travel across Germany from as little as €6.99. REAL-TIME TIMETABLES, TRAVEL UPDATES & ROUTE PLANNING Use DB Navigator as your timetable and route planner for Germany and beyond. Access up-to-date timetable information, find the right connection and stay informed with real-time departure, arrival and interchange information. We'll keep you updated every step of the way. TRAVEL COMPANION FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL Keep track of your journey at all times with your digital travel companion. Save connections and automatically receive important updates about your route. If there are any changes, you'll be notified immediately so you can stay up to date throughout your journey. MAKE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIN TRAVEL EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE Take advantage of special features designed for long-distance rail travel. With Komfort Check-in, you can check yourself in conveniently. Journey details also include the latest coach sequence information, allowing you to see exactly where your coach will stop on the platform. The demand indicator helps you find a more comfortable seat. BUS, TRAIN, E-SCOOTER & BIKE Combine different modes of transport in a single journey. Alongside bus and train services, you can book a suitable e-scooter or bike seamlessly in the app and cover the first or last mile with ease. The integrated map also helps you find your way around and displays walking routes to nearby stops and stations. TRAVEL INFORMATION ON YOUR SMARTWATCH Keep an eye on your connection wherever you are. Send important travel information directly to your smartwatch and access real-time updates about your journey right from your wrist. DB NAVIGATOR – YOUR SMART TRAVEL COMPANION No matter where you're travelling to, DB Navigator keeps timetables, tickets, travel information, buses, trains, e-scooters and bikes right at your fingertips. For stress-free travel by rail and public transport throughout Germany and beyond. Download now for free from the App Store! For more information about DB Navigator features, visit bahn.de/en Enjoying the app? We'd love to hear your feedback in the App Store.

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Bochum App

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Mit dem neue Update haben wir die Bochum App von Grund auf weiterentwickelt. Damit du schneller findest, was du brauchst, leichter entdeckst, was in deiner Stadt passiert, und die App noch besser zu deinem persönlichen Bochum passt. Dein Bochum. Für dich gemacht. Auf der neuen „Für dich“-Seite findest du die Informationen, die für deinen Alltag wichtig sind. Stelle deine Inhalte über dein persönliches Onboarding individuell zusammen, behalte zum Beispiel Wetter, Abfuhrtermine oder Notdienste im Blick und greife direkt auf deine Pässe und Tickets zu. Alles Aktuelle an einem Ort. Du willst wissen, was in Bochum geht? Im neuen Bereich „Aktuelles“ findest du Events, Stories und News aus deiner Stadt gebündelt an einer Stelle. Services schneller finden. Die neue Service-Seite bringt digitale Angebote übersichtlich zusammen. Ob Abfallkalender, Online-Termine oder andere Services aus Bochum: Mit der neuen Suche kommst du noch schneller ans Ziel. Auch der Mängelmelder ist jetzt direkt in die Bochum App integriert. Mehr Bochum auf einer Karte. Entdecke Highlights, Mobilitätsangebote, Freizeit, Kultur und rund 3.500 interessante Orte im gesamten Stadtgebiet. Die neue Kartenansicht macht es noch einfacher, Bochum zu erkunden und Angebote in deiner Umgebung zu finden. Eine App, die besser zu dir passt. Personalisiere deine Bochum App schon beim Start, wähle gezielter aus, welche Push-Nachrichten du erhalten möchtest und passe die neue “Für dich” Seite jederzeit an. Von Bochum für Bochum. Die Bochum App ist ein digitales Angebot der Stadt Bochum und bündelt Informationen, Services und Angebote für deinen Alltag in einer App.

Screenshots

DB Navigator4 screens
Bochum App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: DB Navigator at #205 against Bochum App's unranked. DB Navigator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Bochum App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DB Navigator ships an update fortnightly, Bochum App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DB Navigator versus Bochum App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDB NavigatorBochum App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#205 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche BahnBochum Marketing GmbH

In-app purchases

None

DB Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

Bochum App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DB Navigator free?
DB Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bochum App free?
Bochum App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DB Navigator or Bochum App have ads?
Neither DB Navigator nor Bochum App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DB Navigator or Bochum App?
DB Navigator ships an update fortnightly, and Bochum App weekly. Most recently, DB Navigator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bochum App on October 27, 2026.

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