MVV vs VGN flow
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.
VGN flow
This app simplifies public transport ticketing for solo travelers. It uses a check-in/check-out system to automatically calculate the best fare based on your journeys, ensuring you always pay the optimal price without needing to understand complex tariff zones. Ideal for occasional users and visitors.
- Automatic fare calculation
- Check-in/check-out system
- No tariff knowledge required
- Daily and weekend billing
- Smart journey detection
- Automatic trip end detection
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Die aktuelle Version ist im Pilotbetrieb. Wir arbeiten ständig an Verbesserungen und neuen Funktionen. In Aussicht stehen beispielsweise zusätzliche Zahlarten. VGN Flow ist die Einsteiger-APP für Alleinfahrende. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Du fragst dich vor Fahrtantritt ob Einzelfahrt oder Tagesticket? Mit Flow kannst Du nach dem Check-In / Be-Out Prinzip einfach einchecken und losfahren. Ganz ohne Tarifkenntnis. Die Flow APP lohnt sich für alle Alleinfahrenden, die nur einen Tag oder ein Wochenende im VGN-Gebiet unterwegs sind. Optimal also für Besucher, Tagesausflügler, Wochenendtouristen, Selten- und Gelegenheitsfahrer sowie Businessreisende. Also Öffi-Nutzende, die nur selten fahren, aber nicht auf den Komfort eines digitalen Tickets verzichten wollen. Basierend auf dem VGN-Tarifzonensystem errechnet die APP automatisch den Preis. Am Ende des Tages bzw. eines ganzen Wochenendes erhältst du dann eine Abrechnung über deine gefahrenen Strecken. So hast Du ohne Kenntnisse über den Tarif immer das optimale Ticket dabei. Wie funktioniert die smarte Fahrterkennung? -------------------------------------------------------------- Ganz einfach! In der App musst Du nur einmal am Tag die Funktion aktivieren und dich dann vor jeder Fahrt einchecken. Die App erkennt automatisch deine Fahrt, alle Umstiege und Fahrzeugwechsel. Beenden kannst du deine Fahrt entweder in dem du einfach selbst auscheckst oder du überlässt dies dem System, welches dich nach einer gewissen Zeit automatisch auscheckt. Damit das automatische Auschecken funktioniert, muss die APP wissen, ob man läuft oder fährt. Dazu benötigt Flow Zugriff auf deine Bewegungs- bzw. Fitnessdaten. Was zahle ich denn nun am Tag? --------------------------------------------- Du bezahlst nie mehr als die günstigste Kombination von HandyTickets für die gefahrene Strecke und auch nie mehr als ein TagesTicket Plus dich kosten würde. Probiere Flow im Pilotbetrieb doch einfach aus und installiere dir die APP! Schick uns gern Feedback an apps@vgn.de!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MVV at 4.7 against VGN flow's 2.0. MVV also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (867 vs 1). 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
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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVV has 867 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of VGN flow's.
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, VGN flow every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MVV | VGN flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (867 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 867 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | 16.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV) | Verkehrsverbund Grossraum Nuernberg GmbH |
Customer experience
MVV
VGN flow
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
VGN flow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MVV
No in-app purchases
VGN flow
No in-app purchases









