myVRN vs Around EU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Journey planning
- Timetable checks
- Real-time information
- Ticket purchasing
- Sharing service integration
- Distance-based fares
- Favorites
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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.
Around EU
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A simple offline travel companion for exploring the European Union and Schengen Area with more confidence. Find the phrases you actually need, hear how to pronounce them in native language, understand the essentials of the country you're visiting, and check typical indicative prices so you have a better idea of what things should cost. Everything works completely offline, so it's there when you need it - even without Wi-Fi, mobile data, or roaming. No ads. No tracking. No registration. ===== Speak with confidence Quickly find useful everyday phrases for the situations travelers encounter most: greetings, restaurants, cafés, transport, shopping, hotels, emergencies, and more. Tap and hear the phrase in the native language Keep the words you need close at hand, without relying on an internet connection. ===== Know what to expect Get practical information about the country you're visiting, including useful local knowledge that can help you feel more prepared when you arrive. ===== Know what things typically cost Check indicative local prices for common goods and services, from coffee and meals to transport and everyday purchases. Prices are intended as a useful reference, helping you understand local costs and spot prices that seem unusually high. They are based on publicly available sources, but actual prices can vary by location, provider, season, and individual venue. ===== Completely offline The app's core information is available directly on your device. No signal? No roaming plan? No problem. Use phrases, country information, and price guides wherever you are. ===== Private by design Travel without giving up your privacy. No account required. No advertising. No tracking. No unnecessary collection of personal information. Just useful travel information when you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Around EU at every 4 days against myVRN's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myVRN ships an update every 2 months, Around EU every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myVRN | Around EU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (154 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbH | Heidelbeeren Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
In-app purchases
myVRN
No in-app purchases
Around EU
No in-app purchases









