Comparison

MVV vs RegioFlink

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

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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

RegioFlink

This app provides on-demand shuttle services for flexible travel within Tyrol. Book a ride, get picked up at a nearby stop, and be taken close to your destination. Track your shuttle in real-time and enjoy a sustainable public transport option.

Highlights
  • On-demand shuttle service
  • Flexible travel options
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Sustainable public transport
  • Door-to-door (near) service
  • Shared rides for efficiency
Features
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RegioFlink RegioFlink by Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT) offers a new and sustainable on-demand shuttle service in Tyrol! According to the motto "Ordered and picked up" you can travel even more flexibly with our shuttle RegioFlink. From the train station to the village center, from the pharmacy to the supermarket and most certainly almost to your home. Download the RegioFlink app and try our RegioFlink right away on your next trip. We look forward to seeing you! Where is RegioFlink in use? - Tyrol - For more information please see here www.vvt.at/regioflink How does RegioFlink work? - RegioFlink is an on-demand public mobility service that drives several passengers who travel in the same direction at the same time. Simply download the RegioFlink app, register and off you go. Enter your address in the RegioFlink app and we'll find you a vehicle going in your direction. We'll pick you up at a nearby stop and take you to a stop in short walking distance from your chosen destination. How much does a ride with RegioFlink cost? For detailed information about prices and discounts (families, seniors, etc.) please see here www.vvt.at/regioflink. RegioFlink operating hours - You can find the local operating hours of RegioFlink here www.vvt.at/regioflink How long will I have to wait? - So that you don't have to wait long, the RegioFlink app always informs you about the expected pick-up time before you book. - You can also track your RegioFlink in real time via the app. How many passengers do I share a vehicle with? - In general there can be as many people shuttled as seats are available. *You can find more information at: www.vvt.at/regioflink Any questions? Send us an email at info@vvt.at or call us at +43 512 56 16 16. Do you like our app? Please rate us!

Screenshots

MVV4 screens
RegioFlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MVV at free against RegioFlink's free with in-app purchases. MVV also leads on ratings volume (891 vs 2). RegioFlink's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

RegioFlink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVV has 891 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MVV versus RegioFlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVVRegioFlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (891 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV)Via Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

MVV

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

RegioFlink

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RegioFlink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MVV

No in-app purchases

None

RegioFlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVV free?
MVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RegioFlink free?
RegioFlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MVV or RegioFlink?
RegioFlink is rated higher. MVV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while RegioFlink averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MVV or RegioFlink have ads?
Neither MVV nor RegioFlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVV or RegioFlink?
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, and RegioFlink every 6 weeks. Most recently, MVV was updated on October 23, 2026 and RegioFlink on October 17, 2026.

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