Comparison

myVRN vs Around EU

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

Around EU

Features
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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.

Screenshots

myVRN4 screens
Around EU3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
myVRN versus Around EU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVRNAround EU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (154 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVerkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbHHeidelbeeren Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

myVRN

No in-app purchases

None

Around EU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myVRN free?
myVRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Around EU free?
Around EU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myVRN or Around EU have ads?
Neither myVRN nor Around EU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVRN or Around EU?
myVRN ships an update every 2 months, and Around EU every 4 days. Most recently, myVRN was updated on October 16, 2026 and Around EU on September 30, 2026.

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