ilévia vs Simple V'Lille
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ilévia
This app provides real-time public transport information for the Lille European Metropolis. It offers journey planning, live schedules for metro, tram, bus, and regional trains, and traffic alerts. Users can save favorite stops and routes for quick access.
- Real-time transit schedules
- Multi-modal journey planning
- Favorite stops and routes
- Traffic alerts and disruptions
- V'lille bike availability
- Interactive route maps
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The ilévia app, the essential tool for all your journeys in the European Metropolis of Lille. Routes, timetables, traffic updates, V'lille service, Pass Pass card top-up… Find all the features in one single app. ►CHECK THE TIMETABLES FOR YOUR LINES Plan ahead by accessing all timetables for every line (metro, bus, tram), as well as TER trains and Arc-en-Ciel regional coaches. V'lille users can also check in real time the number of available V'lille bikes or docking spaces before they set off. ►SAVE TIME WITH YOUR FAVOURITES Save your favourite stops to see at a glance the next departures that matter to you. Also add your V'lille stations to check the number of available bikes or spaces, and sort them according to your preferences. ►PLAN YOUR JOURNEYS WITH EASE Whether you're leaving right now or later, search for your routes, compare options and find the ideal journey by combining different modes of transport. ►FOLLOW LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES For a more stress-free travel experience, the network's traffic information is just a few taps away. You can also set up alerts on your regular lines to receive notifications in the event of disruption, and adjust your route accordingly! ►TOP UP YOUR PASS PASS CARD QUICKLY Top up your Pass Pass card directly from the app, without visiting a ticket machine or a customer service point. ►UNLOCK A V'LILLE AT THE STATION USING YOUR PHONE Save time by unlocking a V'lille without using the terminal, directly from your smartphone. And if you don't have a subscription yet, you can sign up for one quickly before selecting your V'lille. ►BOOK YOUR ON-DEMAND TRANSPORT Book your ride in just a few minutes from the app and track the vehicle's arrival in real time. ►ENJOY THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES OFFERED BY ILÉVIA With your single account, access all ilévia services both on the app and online, without needing to create multiple accounts. ►WHY CHOOSE ILÉVIA? • Full coverage across the entire European Metropolis of Lille • Routes tailored to your preferences and habits • Real-time traffic updates and notifications • Instant Pass Pass card top-up from the app • Unlock V'lille from the interactive map • Smooth, clear and intuitive interface
Simple V'Lille
This app provides real-time information on V'Lille bike availability and parking spaces in Lille. Easily locate nearby stations with available bikes or parking, and save your favorite stations for quick access.
- Real-time bike availability
- Real-time parking space availability
- Find nearby stations
- Save favorite stations
- Quick station status check
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Grâce à cette application mobile, vous pourrez à tout moment consulter le stock de vélos disponibles d'une station V'Lille à Lille ainsi que les places disponibles en temps réel. Vous pourrez ainsi trouver un vélo au plus proche de votre localisation, ou rapporter votre vélo en étant sûr qu'il y ait des places disponibles. Grâce à la fonction "favoris", vous pourrez garder en mémoire vos stations favorites. Ainsi, vous pourrez consulter en un clic l'état et le stock de la station.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ilévia at none against Simple V'Lille's shown. ilévia also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, 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.
ilévia ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple V'Lille every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ilévia | Simple V'Lille |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEOLIS LILLE METROPOLE | Julien Drecq |
Customer experience
ilévia
Simple V'Lille
In-app purchases
ilévia
No in-app purchases
Simple V'Lille
No in-app purchases


