Comparison

MVV vs Wachau Guide

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

Wachau Guide

Features
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GUIDES Klassik-Tour Dürnstein Spektakuläre Dürnstein-Tour Entdecker-Tour Schnupper-Tour Dürnstein Wein-Tour Loiben Komplettguide Dürnstein Der Rote Faden - Melk Die Jauerlinger Gipfelrunde Stadtrundgang Krems Kartause Aggsbach ÜBER DIE APP Entdecke mit der Wachau Guide App spannende Geschichten und faszinierende Details rund um die Wachau. Sämtliche Inhalte der Guides sind, von beyondarts recherchiert und zu spannenden Episoden aufbereitet. Jetzt gratis downloaden! AUDIOFUNKTION Wachau Guide bietet dir den Audioguide für das eigene Smartphone. Mit spannendem Story-Telling speziell für deinen Audiogenuss aufbereitet. OFFLINE VOLL VERFÜGBAR Alle Guides sind offline voll funktionsfähig. Einmal auf das eigene mobile Device herunterladen und jederzeit verwenden. Ohne weiteren Internetzugang. PREMIUM CONTENT Bei uns findest du keine Inhalte aus dem üblichen Reiseführer.

Screenshots

MVV4 screens
Wachau Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wachau Guide at 8.0 against MVV's 17.7. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MVV versus Wachau Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVVWachau Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (867 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings867 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.78.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV)beyondarts GmbH

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

Wachau Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MVV

No in-app purchases

None

Wachau Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVV free?
MVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wachau Guide free?
Wachau Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MVV or Wachau Guide have ads?
Neither MVV nor Wachau Guide shows ads.

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