Comparison

MVV vs ÖBB Tickets

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

Head to head
About

MVV

Plan your journeys and purchase tickets for public transport across Munich and its surrounding regions. Find the fastest connections, receive real-time updates, and access various mobility services.

Highlights
  • Trip planner
  • Real-time information
  • Live map
  • MVVswipe ticket purchase
  • MobileTickets & Deutschland-Ticket
  • On-Demand-Services booking
  • Additional mobility services integration
Features
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Mobility for Munich and the region - get to your destination easily with the MVV-App The MVV-App is the cost-free and ad-free app for timetable information and public transport tickets in the entire Munich transport network (Münchner VerkehrsVerbund). Whether you use a regional train, suburban train (S-Bahn), underground (U-Bahn), streetcar (Tram), bus, or on-demancd services (RufTaxi, FLEX or FLEXlinie) - with the app you will always find the fastest connection to your destination in Munich and the districts of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Dachau, Ebersberg, Erding, Freising, Fürstenfeldbruck, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Landsberg a.L., Landshut, Miesbach, Munich, Rosenheim, Starnberg, Weilheim-Schongau and in the cities of Landshut and Rosenheim. Thanks to real-time information (forecasts), you are always well informed. You can buy the right ticket directly via smartphone, with MVVswipe conveniently via check-in and check-out, without having to know our tariff details. You’ll also get information about sharing services and can book your MyRadl directly in the app. The MVV-App was the only public transport app to be rated “very good” in a comparison test by the magazine connect (edition 11/2023). FOCUS MONEY has repeatedly listed the MVV-App as the best app in the public transport sector in its satisfaction study (edition 14/2025 and 14/2026). Key functions at a glance: • Trip planner: Our journey planner always finds the fastest connection - conveniently from your location or from and to any address throughout the entire MVV area. Convenient: Our app always shows you the correct tickets for your connection. • Real-time information: Stay informed about punctuality, delays, cancellations, disruption notifications and occupancy forecasts. • Live map: Our map shows you the current position of buses, trains and additional mobility services (scooters, hire bikes, car sharing) for a flexible route planning. • MVVswipe: Buy tickets without knowing the MVV fare? All you have to do is swipe on your smartphone and you'll always get the right ticket at the best price for your connections. • MVV MobileTickets & Deutschland-Ticket: Our MVV-App is the ticket machine for your pocket - with just a few clicks you can purchase the Deutschland-Ticket (Germany-wide local public Transport ticket on subscription) as well as all our MVV-Tickets and the CityTourCard and Munich Card. • Easy payment: Pay for your tickets conveniently with Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, SEPA (direct debit procedure within the European Union) or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). • On-Demand-Services: FLEX, FLEXlinie and RufTaxi - with our app you can book all on-demand services integrated into the MVV network. • MyRadl: Use the MVV-App to rent a bike from MyRadl, the bike-sharing system for Munich and the region. Enjoy discounts if you have an MVV season ticket or a Deutschland-Ticket purchased from MVV, S-Bahn or MVG. • Additional mobility services: Bike sharing, car sharing, scooter sharing, ride-sharing and park & ride. • Individual settings: Unlike many other apps, we offer you many options to customise the app to your needs, e.g. avoiding stairs, walking speed, bicycle transport, fare limitations, dark mode and much more. • Find more information at www.mvv.app Please note: Internet access and GPS coverage are required to use all functions. All data and information are subject to change. Feel free to leave a review in the App Store - if you have any questions, problems or suggestions for improvement, please contact MVV's customer service team directly. Our colleagues will be happy to help you and answer your questions individually.

About

ÖBB Tickets

Purchase train, bus, metro, and tram tickets quickly and easily. Access exclusive discounts, reserve seats, and manage your travel information on the go. Enjoy a seamless public transport experience with real-time updates and convenient payment options.

Highlights
  • Book tickets for trains, buses, metro, and trams
  • Access exclusive online specials and discount fares
  • Graphic seat reservation for Railjet
  • Find best fares sorted by lowest price
  • ÖBB Account for personal data and payment storage
  • SimplyGo! for automatic fare calculation
Features
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Fast Track to Your Ticket How can you buy your tickets even faster and get updates on your journey on top of that? You get it with the ÖBB App, round the clock, wherever you are. Take the train and take it easy. The ÖBB App comes with the following features: • Tickets for trains, buses, the metro and trams: book your ÖBB tickets & get exclusive online specials such as the Sparschiene Österreich discount fares. You can also book the city tickets and weekly or monthly tickets of Austrian regional transport operators • Pay your fares on the go with SimplyGo! The handy add-on for the ÖBB App automatically identifies the routes you travelled and calculates the matching public transport fare for your complete journey • Secure your favourite seat on the Railjet: use the graphic seat reservation • Find the best fare: see the ÖBB train services sorted by lowest fare first • ÖBB Account: conveniently and securely store your personal data and means of payment, save your favourite routes, and receive additional exclusive offers (e.g. the Vorteilscard 66 discount card) We are continuously working on the app to enrich it with new features and improve the usability. Further information: https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/online-mobile-ticketing/oebb-app

Screenshots

MVV4 screens
ÖBB Tickets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MVV at 4.7 against ÖBB Tickets's 1.9. MVV also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (899 vs 159). ÖBB Tickets's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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

MVV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVV has 899 ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MVV's written reviews are positive against 21% of ÖBB Tickets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, ÖBB Tickets fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MVV versus ÖBB Tickets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVVÖBB Tickets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (899 ratings) — better1.9 (159 ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings899 — better159
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.717.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV)ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG

Customer experience

MVV

All ratings867 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative61.8%

ÖBB Tickets

All ratings159 ratings
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative71.3%

User reviews

MVV

From 899 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for public transport
  • 👍 Useful for navigating Munich

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 👎 Complicated and confusing UI
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience
  • 💰 Issues with refunds and payments
  • 🇬🇧 Lacking English language support

ÖBB Tickets

From 159 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient ticket booking
  • 💻 Decent user interface
  • 🗓️ Helpful for trip planning and schedule checking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💳 Payment issues and unreliable ticket delivery
  • 🗺️ Lack of real-time updates on delays and connection changes
  • 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user feedback
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns with account management

Bugs and requests

MVV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant crashes and login issues
  • Tickets disappearing from the app
  • Inability to purchase tickets or use existing credits

Requested features

3 requests
  • More route options
  • Easier way to determine ticket zones
  • Support for Apple Pay and other digital wallets

ÖBB Tickets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tickets disappearing from the app after purchase
  • Inability to add or manage discount cards
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
  • Crashes when trying to access purchased tickets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integration with Apple Wallet and Apple Pay
  • Improved seat selection and reservation options
  • Offline mode for accessing tickets and schedules
  • Multilingual support beyond just German and English
  • Better notifications and alerts for travel disruptions

In-app purchases

None

MVV

No in-app purchases

None

ÖBB Tickets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVV free?
MVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ÖBB Tickets free?
ÖBB Tickets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MVV or ÖBB Tickets?
MVV is rated higher. MVV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while ÖBB Tickets averages 1.9 from 159 ratings.
Do MVV or ÖBB Tickets have ads?
Neither MVV nor ÖBB Tickets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVV or ÖBB Tickets?
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, and ÖBB Tickets fortnightly. Most recently, MVV was updated on October 29, 2026 and ÖBB Tickets on October 29, 2026.

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