Comparison

München Navigator vs Passngr

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

Passngr

This app provides passengers with essential flight and airport information. Track flights, get live waiting times, and discover shopping and dining options at supported airports. Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications.

Highlights
  • Live flight tracking
  • Airport indoor maps
  • Security waiting times
  • Flight status updates
  • Shopping and dining info
  • Parking information
  • Flight notifications
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The cross-airport app provides you as a passenger with all the relevant information about your airport and your flight - simple, quick and clear. Official app Passngr is the official app of Munich Airport (MUC) Official partner Passngr is a partner of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Passngr is a partner of Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO) Other airports in Passngr Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) Features • NEW: In the indoor maps at Munich Airport you will now also find extended service information on food and shopping offers • Live waiting times at security and passport control at Munich Airport. • Improved flight sorting makes it even easier to manage your saved flights. • Use the Passenger App free of charge. Access flights and services at many airports at no extra cost. • Up-to-date flight information on departures and arrivals. • Airline and aircraft information ensures that you are boarding the right plane. • Save your flights and popular services from many airports. • Track flights live on Flightradar24! • Free Wifi access for all registered passenger users at participating airports. • Notifications inform you about e.g., current changes to saved flights. • Shopping offers before your flight shorten the waiting time at the airport. • Coupon promotions get you price reductions and other discounts in participating airport stores. • Useful information about parking makes your journey to the airport easier. • Get an overview of all restaurants and dining options at the airport. • Currently supported airports: Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Münster Osnabrück (FMO), Düsseldorf (DUS). The provider and operator of Passngr is Flughafen München GmbH.

Screenshots

München Navigator4 screens
Passngr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Passngr at 4.7 against München Navigator's 4.2. München Navigator's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Passngr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 120 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of München Navigator's written reviews are positive against 59% of Passngr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
München Navigator versus Passngr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMünchen NavigatorPassngr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (44 ratings)4.7 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings44120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.716.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche BahnFlughafen Muenchen GmbH

Customer experience

München Navigator

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

Passngr

All ratings108 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

München Navigator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Passngr

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • Push notifications not working
  • App does not start after update
  • App opens only once after reinstallation
  • App does not start anymore
  • App not showing all flights from Hamburg
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  • App not working for days
  • App shows a blank white page
  • High battery consumption
  • App not working at Munich Airport
  • Error occurred message at Munich Airport
  • App not functioning reliably
  • Radar function not working
  • App not updating for marked flights
  • Error message appears when marking flights
  • Free Wi-Fi not working at Munich Airport
  • Automatic Wi-Fi login not working at Munich Airport
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Cannot search for flights
  • Security checkpoint wait time no longer displayed
  • App not working for several days
  • Only displays error messages
  • Time conversion issues
  • Incorrect times and days displayed
  • Automatic Wi-Fi login not working
  • App shows wrong gate
  • Not usable without registration
  • App not displaying flights since iOS 12.2 update
  • App crashes frequently
  • Flight details were better initially
  • Arrival time not updated for delays
  • Inaccurate departure/arrival dates
  • Missing date in 'My Flights'

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
  • Add Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg airports
  • Add more supported airports (e.g., worldwide)
  • Add security wait times
  • Add flight tracking
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  • Add reminders
  • Add lounge information for MUC Terminal 1
  • iPad optimization needed
  • Allow free airport selection
  • Add return flights that go beyond a year
  • More details in flights
  • Worldwide flight availability
  • Add date to 'My Flights' overview
  • Update arrival times for delays
  • Notify about baggage claim start/end
  • Inform user on every change
  • Remove added flights automatically after 2-3 days
  • Automatic connection for registered users
  • Add Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg airports

In-app purchases

None

München Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

Passngr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is München Navigator free?
München Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Passngr free?
Passngr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, München Navigator or Passngr?
Passngr is rated higher. München Navigator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Passngr averages 4.7 from 120 ratings.
Do München Navigator or Passngr have ads?
Neither München Navigator nor Passngr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, München Navigator or Passngr?
München Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and Passngr every 2 months. Most recently, München Navigator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Passngr on November 1, 2026.

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