Comparison

MVV vs Rosi

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

Rosi

This app offers on-demand bus rides within the Chiemgau region, allowing users to book flexible, scheduled-free transportation. Enjoy convenient, affordable travel with various payment options and accessible features.

Highlights
  • On-demand bus rides
  • Flexible booking
  • Scheduled-free travel
  • Zone-based pricing
  • Bargeldlose payment options
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
Features
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Servus Chiemgau, mobil am Chiemsee zu sein hat einen neuen Namen: Rosi! Das preisgünstige ÖPNV-Angebot ermöglicht bedarfsgerechte Busfahrten auf Abruf. Deine individuelle Fahrt ist auf unserer On-Demand-Plattform bequem und flexibel buchbar – von Montag bis Sonntag, ab 2,50 Euro pro Fahrt, ganz ohne Fahrplan. In einem Netz aus 619 Haltestellen in 11 verschiedenen Gemeinden im Chiemgau holt dich Rosi zur Wunschzeit am ausgewählten Startpunkt ab und bringt dich zuverlässig zu deinem vorher festgelegten Zielpunkt. Die Höhe des Fahrpreises ist dabei zonenbezogen. Er startet mit Zone 1 (bis 4 km) für 2,50 € und geht bis Zone 5 (ab 15 km) für 6,00 € (zzgl. 1,10 € pro weiterem km). Die App ermöglicht eine bargeldlose Zahlung mit Kreditkarte. Der Fahrpreis kann aber auch bar bei Fahrtantritt im Bus entrichtet werden. Deinen Zahlungsweg legst du bei Buchung fest. Der tatsächliche Fahrpreis wird dir vorab angezeigt. Mit Rosi kommst du dank einer Flotte aus Elektrofahrzeugen von Montag bis Donnerstag (7 bis 22 Uhr), aber auch Freitag (7 bis 3 Uhr), Samstag (9 bis 5 Uhr) und Sonntag (9 bis 20 Uhr) in folgenden Gemeinden schnell und zuverlässig ans Ziel: Aschau im Chiemgau, Bad Endorf, Bernau, Breitbrunn, Eggstätt, Frasdorf, Gstadt am Chiemsee, Höslwang, Prien am Chiemsee, Rimsting, Samerberg. Alle wichtigen Infos und weitere Details zu Rosi gibt es unter www.rosi-mobil.de oder telefonisch unter 08031/400 700. Die Mobilitätszentrale ist zu den Betriebszeiten von Rosi für dich erreichbar und steht für deine Fragen zur Verfügung. Übrigens: Ein Teil der Rosi-Flotte verfügt über Rollstuhlrampen und kann im Rollstuhl sitzende Fahrgäste mitnehmen. Bitte gib das im Bedarfsfall bei der Buchung an, damit ein barrierefreies Fahrzeug geschickt werden kann. Die Mitnahme von Kinderwägen und Buggys ist ebenso möglich. Für die Beförderung von E-Rollstühlen ist Rosi leider nicht geeignet. Auch größere Gepäckstücke, die über Handgepäck hinausgehen, Fahrräder oder elektrisch angetriebene Leichtfahrzeuge (sog. E-Scooter) können aus Kapazitätsgründen leider nicht befördert werden.

Screenshots

MVV4 screens
Rosi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MVV at 867 against Rosi's 3. Rosi's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Rosi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVV has 867 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, Rosi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MVV versus Rosi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVVRosi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (867 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings867 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.7 — better17.7.2
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMuenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV)ioki GmbH

Customer experience

MVV

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

Rosi

All ratings3 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

Rosi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MVV

No in-app purchases

None

Rosi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVV free?
MVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rosi free?
Rosi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MVV or Rosi?
Rosi is rated higher. MVV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 867 ratings, while Rosi averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MVV or Rosi have ads?
Neither MVV nor Rosi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVV or Rosi?
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rosi fortnightly. Most recently, MVV was updated on October 18, 2026 and Rosi on October 20, 2026.

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