Comparison

myVRN vs VRNflexline/fips

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

VRNflexline/fips

Book flexible on-demand public transport rides within specific VRN areas. Enter your start and destination, book your trip, and get picked up. Track your vehicle's arrival and current location in real-time.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Start and destination input
  • Pickup time and location display
  • Ride rating system
  • Shared rides for environmental benefit
Features
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VRNflexline/fips is your flexible public transport service in the VRN area. Book your ride in the app and we will pick you up. How it works: • Enter your start and destination • Book your ride • Get in and go The app shows you: • when you will be picked up • where your vehicle will arrive • where your vehicle is right now You need: • a valid VRN ticket or Germany Ticket • no extra costs VRNflexline operates in: • Landau • Südliche Weinstraße • Lampertheim • Leimen and Nußloch • Wald-Michelbach fips operates in: • Mannheim • Heidelberg Other passengers may join the ride. This helps reduce traffic and protects the environment. After your ride, you can rate your trip. Hint: Add your phone number so the driver can contact you if needed. More information about VRNflexline/fips: https://www.vrn.de/service/apps/vrn-flexline/index.html

Screenshots

myVRN4 screens
VRNflexline/fips4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VRNflexline/fips at 5.0 against myVRN's 4.6. VRNflexline/fips also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). myVRN's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VRNflexline/fips holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myVRN has 172 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myVRN ships an update every 2 months, VRNflexline/fips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myVRN versus VRNflexline/fips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVRNVRNflexline/fips
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (172 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.7.2
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVerkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbHioki GmbH

Customer experience

myVRN

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

VRNflexline/fips

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

myVRN

No in-app purchases

None

VRNflexline/fips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myVRN free?
myVRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VRNflexline/fips free?
VRNflexline/fips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myVRN or VRNflexline/fips?
VRNflexline/fips is rated higher. myVRN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while VRNflexline/fips averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myVRN or VRNflexline/fips have ads?
Neither myVRN nor VRNflexline/fips shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVRN or VRNflexline/fips?
myVRN ships an update every 2 months, and VRNflexline/fips fortnightly. Most recently, myVRN was updated on November 10, 2026 and VRNflexline/fips on November 7, 2026.

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