DB Navigator vs Bamberg City Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ticket booking
- Deutschland-Ticket integration
- Best price search
- Travel notifications
- Journey information
- Komfort Check-in
- Demand indicator
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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.
Bamberg City Guide
Explore Bamberg like a local with this city guide. Discover top attractions and hidden gems with curated routes and notifications. Adaptable for short visits or full-day explorations, it offers an authentic and stress-free way to experience the city's history, culture, and architecture.
- Map-based navigation
- Digital city guide with POI info
- Up-to-date notifications
- Curated scenic routes
- Local insider knowledge
- Self-guided city tours
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Discover Bamberg with an Audio Guide, Map and Optimized Route Explore Bamberg on your own—with a carefully designed self-guided tour, an interactive map and around 70 minutes of audio guide content in English and German. The app leads you to the most important sights and special places in Bamberg’s historic old town. You decide when to start, how fast to walk and how much time to spend at each stop—with no fixed starting time and no tour group. Try It for Free & Unlock It Once Free: Access to 4 sights and the app’s basic features. One-Time In-App Purchase: Permanently unlocks 22 additional sights, the complete route and all included premium content. There is no subscription. Listen to Bamberg and Discover More Hear the stories behind Bamberg’s sights directly on location. The integrated audio guide accompanies you through the city with around 70 minutes of historical background, surprising details and local stories. Start and pause the audio at any time or skip directly to any part of a track. This lets you discover Bamberg without constantly having to read long texts while walking. The audio guide is available in English and German. See the Highlights in 2–4 Hours Whether you are visiting for a short day trip or enjoying a relaxed walk through the city, the route can be adapted to the time you have available. Follow the complete tour or focus on selected sights. The tour combines famous landmarks with fascinating details that are easy to miss during an ordinary walk. A Carefully Planned Route Through Bamberg Follow a route through the historic old town created with local knowledge. Every stop is clearly marked on the map, so you always know where you are and where to go next. When you approach a sight, the app alerts you to the relevant stop. This allows you to focus on Bamberg instead of constantly searching for directions or information. Features of the Bamberg City Tour • Around 70 minutes of audio guide content in English and German • Interactive map with clear route navigation • 26 sights, including 4 available for free • Historical background, local stories and special details • Opening hours and practical information • Parking options and prices directly on the map • Flexible use with no fixed starting time • Permanent access with a one-time in-app purchase Your Personal Guide to Bamberg Bamberg City Tour combines an audio guide, city map, route navigation and travel guide in one app. It is ideal both for first-time visitors and for anyone who already knows Bamberg and wants to discover new stories. Instead of joining a group tour at a fixed time, you create your own city walk. You decide which stops to visit, which audio tracks to listen to and how long you want to explore. Start Your Bamberg City Tour Download Bamberg City Tour and discover Bamberg’s sights with a clear route, practical navigation and around 70 minutes of audio guide content. Your tour. Your pace. Your Bamberg. In-App Purchase Notice: 4 sights are available for free. 22 additional sights and all premium content are unlocked through a one-time in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bamberg City Guide at 100% against DB Navigator's 31%. DB Navigator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Bamberg City Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DB Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.
DB Navigator ships an update fortnightly, Bamberg City Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DB Navigator | Bamberg City Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutsche Bahn | Dustin Eversmann |
Customer experience
DB Navigator
Bamberg City Guide
In-app purchases
DB Navigator
No in-app purchases
Bamberg City Guide
- 7-Day Pass$7.99
- 21 more sights$9.99







