Comparison

Schwarzwald vs FAIRTIQ

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

Head to head
About

Schwarzwald

Discover over 4,000 tour suggestions with detailed descriptions and maps for various outdoor activities. Find attractions, contact over 5,000 hosts, and save tours for offline use. Features include voice navigation, tour planning, and recording.

Highlights
  • 4,000+ tour suggestions
  • Detailed maps
  • Offline tour saving
  • Attraction listings
  • Host contact information
  • Voice navigation
  • Tour recording
Features
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ÜBER DIESE APP Mit der neuen Version der Schwarzwald-App erhalten Sie über 4.000 Tourenvorschläge mit nützlichen Beschreibungen und detaillierten Karten für Wanderer, Radfahrer, Wintersportler, Familien und weitere Aktivitäten. Zudem finden Sie zahlreiche Ausflugsziele, die Sie sich nach Kategorien sortiert anzeigen lassen können. Ebenso sind über 5.000 Gastgeber gelistet, die Sie direkt aus der App kontaktieren können. Alle Touren können offline gespeichert werden, damit die Orientierung auch ohne Netzempfang funktioniert. Für E-Biker haben wir alle Ladstationen etc. unter einem eigenen Menüpunkt aufgelistet. ORIENTIERUNG Damit Sie sich schnelle einen Überblick verschaffen können, zeigt ihnen die App bei eingeschaltetem GPS das Tourenangebot in der näheren Umgebung NEUES Neu ist die Navigation mit praktischer Sprachausgabe, die Tourenplaner-Funktion und die Möglichkeit Ihre Tour aufzuzeichnen und zu speichern. Ebenso neu und nützlich ist die direkte Verlinkung zum Schneebericht. OUTDOORACTIVE KONTO Damit Sie ihre aufgezeichneten Touren weiter nutzen können, müssen Sie sich ein kostenloses Outdooractive Konto anlegen. Keine Sorge, damit gehen keinerlei Verpflichtungen einher. Wer unsere „alte App“ gewohnt war, muss sich vielleicht erst an die neue Optik und Menüführung gewöhnen. Die neuen Funktionen und die schnelleren Ladezeiten der Karten belohnen Sie dafür. Wir wünschen viel Spaß und schöne Touren mit der Schwarzwald-App Ihr Team von Schwarzwald Tourismus Apple Health: Wenn du eine Rad-, Wander- oder Laufstrecke aufzeichnest, kannst du dein Workout in Apple Health speichern. Daten aus HealthKit werden nicht für Marketing oder Werbezwecke genutzt.

About

FAIRTIQ

This app simplifies public transport by eliminating the need to buy tickets in advance or select destinations. It automatically calculates the best price for your journey after you've completed it, allowing for seamless transfers between different modes of transport. Companion mode allows you to purchase tickets for fellow travelers.

Highlights
  • Start/Stop journey with a swipe
  • Automatic best price calculation
  • No need to select destination
  • Seamless transfers between transport modes
  • Companion mode for multiple tickets
  • QR code ticket display
Features
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With FAIRTIQ you don’t have to buy a ticket in advance, indicate your destination or struggle to find the right zone. You will always be charged the best available price, once you have completed your journey. It doesn't matter how often you switch directions, or even if you change between trains, buses and trams. With FAIRTIQ there are no hassles, no complications, just smooth and easy travel at fair prices! How it works Shortly before boarding a vehicle, such as train, bus, tram or boat, simply swipe the "Slider" in the FAIRTIQ app. Your final destination does not need to be entered. If a conductor requests ticket validation, click the "Show ticket" button and the QR code will automatically be displayed in the app. Once you have arrived at your destination, swipe the "Slider" back in FAIRTIQ. The optimised cost for your trip is then displayed in the app. Area of validity You will find an overview of the area of validity here https://fairtiq.com/en/passengers/area-of-validity Would you like to know more? Our support team is at your disposal to answer any questions, offer advice and provide further information. Contact us at feedback@fairtiq.com.

Screenshots

Schwarzwald4 screens
FAIRTIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAIRTIQ at 73% against Schwarzwald's 40%. FAIRTIQ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (409 vs 5). Schwarzwald's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Schwarzwald holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAIRTIQ has 409 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Schwarzwald's written reviews are positive against 73% of FAIRTIQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schwarzwald ships an update every 7 months, FAIRTIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Schwarzwald versus FAIRTIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchwarzwaldFAIRTIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (409 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews73.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5409 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutdooractive AGFairtiq AG

Customer experience

Schwarzwald

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative53.3%

FAIRTIQ

All ratings407 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative23.9%

In-app purchases

None

Schwarzwald

No in-app purchases

None

FAIRTIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schwarzwald free?
Schwarzwald is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAIRTIQ free?
FAIRTIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Schwarzwald or FAIRTIQ?
Schwarzwald is rated higher. Schwarzwald averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FAIRTIQ averages 4.7 from 409 ratings.
Do Schwarzwald or FAIRTIQ have ads?
Neither Schwarzwald nor FAIRTIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schwarzwald or FAIRTIQ?
Schwarzwald ships an update every 7 months, and FAIRTIQ fortnightly. Most recently, Schwarzwald was updated on November 1, 2026 and FAIRTIQ on November 2, 2026.

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