MVV vs PID Lítačka
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.
PID Lítačka
This app provides real-time public transport information for Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. It helps you find connections, purchase tickets and subscriptions, and even pay for parking. Manage your tickets and payment methods easily within the app.
- Real-time transport connections
- Ticket and subscription purchase
- Advance ticket activation
- Parking payment
- Map and navigation
- Disruption alerts
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The PID Lítačka app allows you to have all the necessary information about your journey at your fingertips. The PID Lítačka mobile app is a comprehensive guide to transport in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. It enables you to find current public transport connections based on your location and also recommends the type of ticket you need for your journey. The app works with up-to-date data about closures, disruptions, and so on. If you wish to use the app for buying tickets regularly, you can create an account and have your tickets safely under control. You can store your payment card in the app and pay with a single click, or use Google/Apple Pay. The app allows you to purchase tickets in advance and activate them gradually before boarding a vehicle. Furthermore, you can purchase a subscription ticket (coupon) from 1 month up to 1 year directly in the app. A new feature in PID Lítačka is the ability to pay for parking in paid parking zones throughout Prague. This new functionality allows you to store the license plates of your personal and company vehicles and pay for parking as easily and quickly as for a ticket. The app can be used even without registration. What else does the app offer? -Check-in via the mobile app, or the possibility to use the mobile app as an identifier for long-term time tickets -Find the fastest connection including closures and restrictions, and optimal tickets for your journeys -Display a map of connections including navigation to the stop -Display the status of your long-term coupon and your identifiers -Buy tickets in advance with the option of later activation if necessary -Forward an unactivated ticket to another person who can simply activate it themselves -Purchase up to 10 tickets and activate multiple of them at once, for example for family and friends -Display current departures from the stop, including delays -Show an overview of nearby stops, passing lines, ticket sales locations -Display a map of P+R parking lots and their occupancy -Browse current closures, disruptions, or news in transport -Monitor the status of barrier-free facilities -Ability to pay for parking in paid parking zones throughout Prague -The option to use Google/Apple Pay for payment, or click to pay
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MVV at free against PID Lítačka's free with in-app purchases. PID Lítačka's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.7). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MVV against 4.8 for PID Lítačka. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 844 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MVV's written reviews are positive against 40% of PID Lítačka's.
MVV ships an update every 6 weeks, PID Lítačka every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MVV | PID Lítačka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (844 ratings) | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | 39.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 844 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muenchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (MVV) | Hlavni mesto Praha |
Customer experience
MVV
PID Lítačka
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
PID Lítačka
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Excellent app for navigating Prague's public transport
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💳 Supports Apple Pay
- 🗺️ Accurate route planning and timetables
- 📱 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs, especially on newer devices
- ⏱️ Mandatory 2-minute ticket activation delay causes issues
- 💰 Unreliable ticket purchasing, leading to double charges
- 🤔 Confusing account/verification process
- 🚫 Lack of reimbursement options for failed purchases
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
PID Lítačka
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Ticket purchasing errors
- Issues with account verification and login
- Unreliable live transit data
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch app integration
- More customizable route planning options
- Ability to cancel/refund purchased tickets
- Improved payment reliability and error handling
In-app purchases
MVV
No in-app purchases
PID Lítačka
No in-app purchases








