Comparison

München Navigator vs FAIRTIQ

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

FAIRTIQ

This app simplifies public transport by eliminating the need to buy tickets in advance or select destinations. It automatically calculates the best price for your journey after you've completed it, allowing for seamless transfers between different modes of transport. Companion mode allows you to purchase tickets for fellow travelers.

Highlights
  • Start/Stop journey with a swipe
  • Automatic best price calculation
  • No need to select destination
  • Seamless transfers between transport modes
  • Companion mode for multiple tickets
  • QR code ticket display
Features
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With FAIRTIQ you don’t have to buy a ticket in advance, indicate your destination or struggle to find the right zone. You will always be charged the best available price, once you have completed your journey. It doesn't matter how often you switch directions, or even if you change between trains, buses and trams. With FAIRTIQ there are no hassles, no complications, just smooth and easy travel at fair prices! How it works Shortly before boarding a vehicle, such as train, bus, tram or boat, simply swipe the "Slider" in the FAIRTIQ app. Your final destination does not need to be entered. If a conductor requests ticket validation, click the "Show ticket" button and the QR code will automatically be displayed in the app. Once you have arrived at your destination, swipe the "Slider" back in FAIRTIQ. The optimised cost for your trip is then displayed in the app. Area of validity You will find an overview of the area of validity here https://fairtiq.com/en/passengers/area-of-validity Would you like to know more? Our support team is at your disposal to answer any questions, offer advice and provide further information. Contact us at feedback@fairtiq.com.

Screenshots

München Navigator4 screens
FAIRTIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAIRTIQ at 4.7 against München Navigator's 4.2. FAIRTIQ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (393 vs 44). München Navigator's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

FAIRTIQ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAIRTIQ has 393 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

München Navigator ships an update every 2 months, FAIRTIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
München Navigator versus FAIRTIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMünchen NavigatorFAIRTIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (44 ratings)4.7 (393 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews71.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44393 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche BahnFairtiq AG

Customer experience

München Navigator

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

FAIRTIQ

All ratings393 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative25.4%

In-app purchases

None

München Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

FAIRTIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is München Navigator free?
München Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAIRTIQ free?
FAIRTIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, München Navigator or FAIRTIQ?
FAIRTIQ is rated higher. München Navigator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while FAIRTIQ averages 4.7 from 393 ratings.
Do München Navigator or FAIRTIQ have ads?
Neither München Navigator nor FAIRTIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, München Navigator or FAIRTIQ?
München Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and FAIRTIQ fortnightly. Most recently, München Navigator was updated on August 20, 2026 and FAIRTIQ on September 21, 2026.

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