MVV vs RMVgo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Trip planner
- Real-time information
- Live map
- MVVswipe ticket purchase
- MobileTickets & Deutschland-Ticket
- On-Demand-Services booking
- Additional mobility services integration
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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.
RMVgo
Plan your public transport journeys in the Rhein-Main-Gebiet with real-time information and integrated ticketing. Purchase tickets directly within the app, including the Deutschland-Ticket, and receive timely updates on delays and changes.
- Real-time route planning
- Live traffic updates
- In-app ticket purchase
- Deutschland-Ticket available
- Push notifications for disruptions
- Save favorite routes
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AUF DIE PLÄTZE, FERTIG, GO! Mit RMVgo nutzen Sie Bus & Bahn im Rhein-Main-Gebiet schnell, einfach und bargeldlos. Planen Sie Ihre Route in Echtzeit und kaufen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt in der App. MOBILITÄT LEICHT GEMACHT • Aktuelle Verbindungsauskunft für Bus & Bahn im gesamten RMV-Gebiet • Echtzeitdaten mit aktuellen Verkehrsmeldungen und Auslastungsprognosen • Kartenansicht & Fußwege auf einen Blick anzeigen lassen • Sharing-Angebote flexibel kombinieren TICKETS DIREKT IN DER APP • Das Deutschland-Ticket im Vorverkauf sowie zum sofortigen Fahrtantritt • Einzelfahrkarten, Tages- & Zeitkarten für Erwachsene und Kinder • Mit RMV-In/Out per Swipe zum Ticket • Mit dem RMV-SparPass bei jeder Fahrt sparen • Anmeldung mit dem meinRMV-Benutzerkonto möglich • Schnell und bargeldlos bezahlen – zum Teil mit PayPal ohne Anmeldung INFORMIERT BLEIBEN • Push-Nachrichten zu Verspätungen & Änderungen erhalten • Fahrten im Kalender anzeigen lassen • Favoriten für häufig genutzte Verbindungen speichern • Liniennetzpläne einsehen & downloaden Jetzt RMVgo herunterladen und flexibel mit den Öffis unterwegs sein. Wir wünschen eine gute Fahrt! Weitere Infos unter: www.rmv.de/app Gefällt Ihnen RMVgo? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Bewertung. Senden Sie uns gerne Ihre Meinung und Vorschläge über https://www.rmv.de/c/de/service/kontakt/service-fuer-anfragen-und-kritik
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MVV at free against RMVgo's free with in-app purchases. MVV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). RMVgo's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MVV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 844 and 594 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of MVV's written reviews are positive against 40% of RMVgo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, RMVgo every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | MVV | RMVgo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (844 ratings) — better | 4.4 (594 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | 40.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 844 — better | 594 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #183 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 327 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV) | Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbH (RMV) |
Customer experience
MVV
RMVgo
User reviews
MVV
From 844 App Store ratingsWhat 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
RMVgo
From 594 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent travel planner
- 🗺️ Helpful map view
- 💳 Easy ticket purchase
- ⏱️ Accurate real-time information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search and location features
- 🔒 Difficult registration and login process
- ❌ Unreliable service updates and cancellations
- 💳 Limited payment options
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
RMVgo
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Ticket purchase failures and incorrect charges
- Automatic logout issues
- Inaccurate schedule and route information
Requested features
4 requests- Improved user interface and navigation
- Seamless integration with other transit apps
- Comprehensive service alerts and disruption notifications
- Offline functionality and caching
In-app purchases
MVV
No in-app purchases
RMVgo
No in-app purchases
