Comparison

myVRN vs ARGO Augmented Archaeology

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myVRN

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
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Plan your journeys easily and flexibly with myVRN! Find connections, check timetables, get real-time updates, and buy tickets—all in one app. Whether you’re traveling by bus, train, local, regional, or long-distance transport, or using shared mobility like Stadtmobil, VRNnextbike, e-scooters, or on-demand services such as VRNflexline, VRNruftaxi, and fips, myVRN helps you discover the best routes and smart travel combinations. Stay informed with departure monitors, live traffic updates, and real-time disruption alerts. With check-in/check-out on the linear fare, the app automatically ensures you always get the best price. You can also purchase subscriptions like the Deutschland-Ticket, single rides, multi-ride tickets, and day passes directly in the app. Save your favorite stops, routes, and preferred transport options, and tailor myVRN to your personal travel needs. Children and minors can buy tickets independently using the parent-child payment feature, with special discounts for ages 6–14. New: Book your fips ride directly in the myVRN app! The flexible fips shuttle complements public transport in select districts of Mannheim and Heidelberg. Just book your ride in the app, and we’ll come pick you up—easy, convenient, and on-demand. Find out more about the features of the myVRN app: https://www.vrn.de/service/apps/companion/index.html Need help? Send us an email to myVRN@rnv-online.de Do you like our app, or would you like to help us make it even better? Rate us here in the App Store or send us your feedback by email to app@vrn.de.

About

ARGO Augmented Archaeology

Explore archaeological monuments in Rhineland-Palatinate and Luxembourg with augmented reality. View historical objects in their original size and location-independent. A one-time download provides offline access to over 100 3D models.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality site exploration
  • Life-size 3D historical object models
  • Location-independent monument viewing
  • Offline access after one-time download
  • Route planner integration
  • Explore over 100 3D models
Features
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Let yourself be guided to the archaeological monuments of the Greater Region of Rhineland-Palatinate and Luxembourg! Thanks to Augmented Reality, your mobile device brings archaeological sites to life. On-site, you can explore historical objects displayed in the real landscape in their original size. The ARGO app allows for an accurate and location-independent view of a monument. You can view it from all sides, approach or move away - the view will always be automatically adjusted to your position. A one-time download is sufficient, no reloading is required, and therefore no internet connection is necessary. This app is provided to you free of charge. Plan your trip using our route planner at ar-route.eu and download the app to your smartphone or tablet. Discover over 100 life-size 3D models on-site.

Screenshots

myVRN4 screens
ARGO Augmented Archaeology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARGO Augmented Archaeology at 67% against myVRN's 29%. ARGO Augmented Archaeology also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). myVRN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. ARGO Augmented Archaeology sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. myVRN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myVRN ships an update every 2 months, ARGO Augmented Archaeology every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myVRN versus ARGO Augmented Archaeology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVRNARGO Augmented Archaeology
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbHARGO Edutainment Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

myVRN

All ratings154 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral32.2%
Negative39.0%

ARGO Augmented Archaeology

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

myVRN

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ARGO Augmented Archaeology

One-time4
  • Dalheim, Roman Temple$0.99
  • Otrang, Roman estate$0.99
  • Befort, medieval castle$0.99
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  • Pingenfelder, Ingelheim$0.99

Questions

Is myVRN free?
myVRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARGO Augmented Archaeology free?
ARGO Augmented Archaeology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do myVRN or ARGO Augmented Archaeology have ads?
Neither myVRN nor ARGO Augmented Archaeology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVRN or ARGO Augmented Archaeology?
myVRN ships an update every 2 months, and ARGO Augmented Archaeology every 7 months. Most recently, myVRN was updated on October 28, 2026 and ARGO Augmented Archaeology on October 19, 2026.

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