Comparison

myVRN vs RMVgo

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

Head to head
About

myVRN

This app consolidates all public transport options, schedules, and tickets for the Rhein-Neckar region. It offers real-time updates, journey planning, and automatic best-price ticketing, making travel seamless and personalized.

Highlights
  • Integrated public transport network
  • Real-time journey planning and updates
  • Direct ticket purchasing
  • Automatic best-price calculation
  • Favorite routes and stops
  • Family-friendly payment delegation
Features
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The One for Everything – All connections, all information, and all tickets with VRN-Bestpeis in one app for your individual mobility throughout the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar region. All Options! More than just buses and trains: myVRN brings together the entire public transport network, including flexible on demand services such as VRNruftaxi, VRNflexline and fips. All Timetables. All informations! Stay one step ahead with journey planning, departure boards, real-time updates and service alerts. Find the best route and keep track of your journey wherever you are. All Your Tickets! Buy your ticket directly in the myVRN-App. Whether it's a Deutschlandticket subscription, a single ticket, a multi-ride ticket or a day pass, the right ticket is always just a few taps away. All Tickets. Always the Best Price! With VRN-Bestpreis, you automatically travel at the best price. Simply check in, start your journey and check out when you arrive. The app takes care of the rest. No subscription required and no complicated fare zones to figure out. Best of all, up to four accompanying passengers travel at half price. Of course, all other tickets are also available directly in the myVRN app. Everything Tailored to You! Save your frequently used routes, stops and preferred modes of transport as favourites and customise the myVRN app to suit your personal travel needs. Mobility for Everyone! With the payment delegation feature, children and minors can use the myVRN app independently without needing their own payment method. Parents can conveniently cover the costs through their own VRN account while maintaining full control at all times. This makes purchasing tickets, secure and family-friendly. Learn more about the features of the myVRN app: https://www.vrn.de/service/apps/companion/index.html Need support? Contact us at myVRN@rnv-online.de. Do you enjoy using the app or have ideas for improvement? We'd love to hear from you. Leave a review in the App Store or send your feedback to app@vrn.de.

About

RMVgo

Plan your public transport journeys in the Rhein-Main-Gebiet with real-time information and integrated ticketing. Purchase tickets directly within the app, including the Deutschland-Ticket, and receive timely updates on delays and changes.

Highlights
  • Real-time route planning
  • Live traffic updates
  • In-app ticket purchase
  • Deutschland-Ticket available
  • Push notifications for disruptions
  • Save favorite routes
Features
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AUF DIE PLÄTZE, FERTIG, GO! Mit RMVgo nutzen Sie Bus & Bahn im Rhein-Main-Gebiet schnell, einfach und bargeldlos. Planen Sie Ihre Route in Echtzeit und kaufen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt in der App. MOBILITÄT LEICHT GEMACHT • Aktuelle Verbindungsauskunft für Bus & Bahn im gesamten RMV-Gebiet • Echtzeitdaten mit aktuellen Verkehrsmeldungen und Auslastungsprognosen • Kartenansicht & Fußwege auf einen Blick anzeigen lassen • Sharing-Angebote flexibel kombinieren TICKETS DIREKT IN DER APP • Das Deutschland-Ticket im Vorverkauf sowie zum sofortigen Fahrtantritt • Einzelfahrkarten, Tages- & Zeitkarten für Erwachsene und Kinder • Mit RMV-In/Out per Swipe zum Ticket • Mit dem RMV-SparPass bei jeder Fahrt sparen • Anmeldung mit dem meinRMV-Benutzerkonto möglich • Schnell und bargeldlos bezahlen – zum Teil mit PayPal ohne Anmeldung INFORMIERT BLEIBEN • Push-Nachrichten zu Verspätungen & Änderungen erhalten • Fahrten im Kalender anzeigen lassen • Favoriten für häufig genutzte Verbindungen speichern • Liniennetzpläne einsehen & downloaden Jetzt RMVgo herunterladen und flexibel mit den Öffis unterwegs sein. Wir wünschen eine gute Fahrt! Weitere Infos unter: www.rmv.de/app Gefällt Ihnen RMVgo? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Bewertung. Senden Sie uns gerne Ihre Meinung und Vorschläge über https://www.rmv.de/c/de/service/kontakt/service-fuer-anfragen-und-kritik

Screenshots

myVRN4 screens
RMVgo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: myVRN at free against RMVgo's free with in-app purchases. myVRN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). RMVgo's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 32%) and ratings volume (611 vs 172). 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

myVRN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 611 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of myVRN's written reviews are positive against 40% of RMVgo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
myVRN versus RMVgo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVRNRMVgo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (172 ratings) — better4.3 (611 ratings)
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews39.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172611 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB330 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbHRhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbH (RMV)

Customer experience

myVRN

All ratings170 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral30.0%
Negative38.3%

RMVgo

All ratings608 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative51.5%

Bugs and requests

myVRN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RMVgo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Ticket purchase failures and incorrect charges
  • Automatic logout issues
  • Inaccurate schedule and route information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Seamless integration with other transit apps
  • Comprehensive service alerts and disruption notifications
  • Offline functionality and caching

In-app purchases

None

myVRN

No in-app purchases

None

RMVgo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myVRN free?
myVRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RMVgo free?
RMVgo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myVRN or RMVgo?
myVRN is rated higher. myVRN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while RMVgo averages 4.3 from 611 ratings.
Do myVRN or RMVgo have ads?
Neither myVRN nor RMVgo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVRN or RMVgo?
myVRN ships an update every 2 months, and RMVgo every 2 months. Most recently, myVRN was updated on November 10, 2026 and RMVgo on November 7, 2026.

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