# myVRN vs Shuttle

The clearest difference is rating: myVRN at 4.5 against Shuttle's 3.0. myVRN also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Shuttle's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 27%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

myVRN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myVRN has 135 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of myVRN's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shuttle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myVRN ships an update every 2 months, Shuttle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myVRN | Shuttle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvrn/id405436716/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttle-powered-by-via/id1409632394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **35.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 158 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627000564) | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) |

## What reviewers say

### myVRN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvrn/id405436716)

Plan your journeys and purchase tickets for public transport and sharing services within the Rhine-Neckar network. Find connections, check timetables, and get real-time updates for buses, trains, and more. Offers distance-based fares for the best prices.

**Highlights:** Journey planning, Timetable checks, Real-time information, Ticket purchasing, Sharing service integration, Distance-based fares, Favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shuttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttle-powered-by-via/id1409632394)

This app provides an on-demand ride-sharing service for campus transportation. It allows users to find shuttle or bus routes, track arrivals, and receive efficient, cost-effective rides to their destinations.

**Highlights:** On-demand shuttle booking, Bus connection checks, Real-time tracking, Smart routing algorithm, Cost-effective rides, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myVRN free?

myVRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shuttle free?

Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myVRN or Shuttle?

myVRN is rated higher. myVRN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Shuttle averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do myVRN or Shuttle have ads?

Neither myVRN nor Shuttle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myVRN or Shuttle?

myVRN ships an update every 2 months, and Shuttle every 3 months. Most recently, myVRN was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shuttle on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
