Comparison

MVV vs BudapestGO

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

BudapestGO

Plan your journeys and purchase digital tickets for public transport in Budapest. Get real-time updates on service changes and enjoy a simplified interface for all your travel needs.

Highlights
  • Real-time route planning
  • Digital ticket and pass purchase
  • Automatic pass renewal
  • Real-time traffic information
  • Personalized transport updates
  • Trip planning for trains and suburban railways
Features
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The FUTÁR application by BKK Centre for Budapest Transport has been renewed under the name BudapestGO, which, in addition to real-time route planning, has been extended with new functions: you can buy digital single tickets, daily and weekly travelcards or passes in the application and you can also be informed immediately about the current transport service changes. You can use the route planner with a cleaner and clearer interface, facilitated by a number of new features. New features in the app: - Ticket and pass purchase, journey planning in a single app - Digital single ticket now also available - Automatic pass renewal - Traffic information (BKK Info application integrated) - Personalised transport updates via push message - Trip planning for trains and suburban railways available with a BKK-pass - Simplified interface - You can buy local or intercity tickets and passes for most municipalities in Hungary.

Screenshots

MVV4 screens
BudapestGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MVV at 4.7 against BudapestGO's 2.9. MVV also leads on ratings volume (867 vs 153) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). BudapestGO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

MVV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVV has 867 ratings behind it against 153, 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 20% of BudapestGO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, BudapestGO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MVV versus BudapestGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVVBudapestGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (867 ratings) — better2.9 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better20.2% of reviews
Number of ratings867 — better153
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB80 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMuenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV)BKK Budapesti Közlekedési Központ Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Customer experience

MVV

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

BudapestGO

All ratings153 ratings
Positive45.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative51.6%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative72.4%

User reviews

MVV

From 867 App Store ratings

What 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

BudapestGO

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive route planning
  • 🗺️ Helpful real-time updates
  • 💳 Convenient ticket purchasing
  • 📱 Intuitive app design

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Slow app performance
  • 🔒 Complicated registration process
  • 💳 Lack of Apple Pay support
  • 🔍 Unclear ticket validation instructions

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

BudapestGO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and login issues
  • Unreliable ticket validation
  • Inconsistent location tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Group ticket validation
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Offline mode for route planning
  • Improved payment options

In-app purchases

None

MVV

No in-app purchases

None

BudapestGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVV free?
MVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BudapestGO free?
BudapestGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MVV or BudapestGO?
MVV is rated higher. MVV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 867 ratings, while BudapestGO averages 2.9 from 153 ratings.
Do MVV or BudapestGO have ads?
Neither MVV nor BudapestGO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVV or BudapestGO?
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, and BudapestGO every 5 weeks. Most recently, MVV was updated on October 18, 2026 and BudapestGO on October 19, 2026.

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