Comparison

München Navigator vs Munich Departures

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

Head to head
About

München Navigator

This travel app allows users to purchase tickets for all forms of public transport within Munich, including single rides, day passes, and monthly subscriptions. It also provides real-time information on disruptions, delays, and train schedules, helping navigate the city's transport network efficiently.

Highlights
  • Mobile ticket purchase for all MVV transport
  • Real-time disruption and delay information
  • Integrated timetable and connection search
  • Subscription management portal
  • Live train map and position tracking
  • Delay alarm function
Features
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It does not matter if you use the train, the underground or the bus. If you use the 'München navigator', you can buy a ticket on your mobile, including all forms of transport within Munich (MVV). You buy your ticket and off you go - flexible and uncomplicated! Additional you get actual informations, when there are disruptions on the track. How does it work? •Buy your ticket directly by app You can travel all over Munich and buy the ticket in the app – in the MVV you can buy single tickets, stripe tickets, day tickets, weekly and monthly passes, the airport-city-day-ticket (single or group), the city tour ticket or day tickets for your bike. When you travel within Bavaria you can buy the Bayern-Ticket and other regional day tickets. You pay by Apple Pay, credit card (Visa, Master Card, Amex), PayPal or if you are registered by bank transfer. A purchase for third parties is also possible. •Great on the go with MVVswipe: From the timetable information or ticket selection, you can jump directly to the FAIRTIQ app to travel flexibly throughout the Munich Transport Association (MVV) area with MVVswipe: Swipe in. Swipe out. Done with FAIRTIQ! Billing will be done the following day at the best price according to the MVVswipe fare regulations. •Intergrated information of the Munich timetable (MVV) The timetable information gives you information about connections and addresses in Munich. You can store the information under 'favourites'. •Aboportal (Subscription portal) You can log in to the subscription portal and manage your subscription and customer data yourself. You can purchase the Deutschland-Ticket (monthly pass throughout Germany) and other subscription ticket products. •Check the next Trains at your Station You can see an overview of all trains at your station and check for delays •Disturbances (Störungen) You can get information in the case of sudden changes of timetable. •Confirm present position You can check your present position, especially if you are a stranger in Munich. Use the app. and find out where you are and where the best bus stop or station is in order to reach your destination. •Subscription function (alarm function for delays) The alarm will inform you of any delays by using the 'press' function. •Live map of local trains If you want to find out the present position of your train or any delays, you can use the map.

About

Munich Departures

This app provides real-time departure information for all public transport in Munich, including S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses. Users can create custom filtered favorites for their commute and view detailed trip information with interactive maps. It also offers iOS widgets and an Apple Watch app for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Real-time departures for all MVV transport
  • Filtered favorites for custom commutes
  • Detailed trip view with interactive map
  • Automatic nearby station finder
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
  • In-app network maps and station plans
  • iCloud sync for favorites
Features
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Your smart companion for Munich public transit – completely rebuilt from the ground up. Munich Commuter shows you the next departures at your stop in real time: S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Tram, city bus, regional bus, regional rail, and Regional-Express – all in one app, with live delay information. But Munich Commuter goes way beyond a simple departure board. Create filtered favorites tailored to your exact commute: choose destination stops, departure platforms, destination platforms, and transport types – then sort results by departure time or arrival time at your destination. One glance tells you which connection gets you there fastest. Key features: - Real-time departures for all MVV transport types, including delays - Filtered favorites: freely combine destination stop, platform, destination track, transport type, and sort order - Detailed trip view with interactive map and all intermediate stops - Automatically find nearby stations using your location - iOS widgets in four sizes – including automatic nearest-station selection - Apple Watch app with favorites, filters, and station search - All MVV network maps and station plans as in-app PDFs - iCloud sync: favorites stay up to date on iPhone and Apple Watch - Completely ad-free, no in-app purchases Data source: Real-time data is provided via the official MVV/DEFAS interface. Note: Munich Commuter is an independent, private hobby project with no monetization (no ads, no in-app purchases). It is not an official app of Deutsche Bahn, MVG, or MVV, and there is no business affiliation or partnership with those organizations.

Screenshots

München Navigator4 screens
Munich Departures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: München Navigator at 4.2 against Munich Departures's 3.7. München Navigator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 52%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Munich Departures sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. München Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

München Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: München Navigator has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of München Navigator's written reviews are positive against 52% of Munich Departures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

München Navigator ships an update every 2 months, Munich Departures every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
München Navigator versus Munich Departures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMünchen NavigatorMunich Departures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (44 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.7 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche Bahnhab.it.art

Customer experience

München Navigator

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%

Munich Departures

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative42.0%

In-app purchases

None

München Navigator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Munich Departures

One-time1
  • PremiumFree

Questions

Is München Navigator free?
München Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Munich Departures free?
Munich Departures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, München Navigator or Munich Departures?
München Navigator is rated higher. München Navigator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Munich Departures averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do München Navigator or Munich Departures have ads?
Neither München Navigator nor Munich Departures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, München Navigator or Munich Departures?
München Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and Munich Departures every 7 months. Most recently, München Navigator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Munich Departures on September 29, 2026.

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