München Navigator vs Bahnhof
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Bahnhof
Track live train times, departures, arrivals, and delays across Germany. This app acts as your personal train station board, offering real-time updates on platforms, cancellations, and route information for daily commutes and travel.
- Live train times
- Departures and arrivals
- Platform information
- Delay updates
- Cancellations and status
- Favorite stations
- Route and connection info
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Track live train times, departures, arrivals, platforms and delays in one clear view. Whether you commute by rail, travel by regional train or check a station before boarding your next train, Bahnhof helps you follow real-time train information across Germany. Use Bahnhof as your train station board, departure board and rail planner app for everyday travel. Key features: • Live train times • Train departures and arrivals • Station departures • Departure boards and station boards • Platform info and platform numbers • Train delay updates • Cancellations and real-time status • Route and train connection information • Map view for your train route • German trains and regional trains • Save favorite stations • Useful for commuters, frequent travelers and rail professionals Bahnhof focuses on trains only. The app helps you check departure and arrival times, follow delays, view platform information, save favorite stations and track your train journey before and during your trip. Plan your next trip by rail, check your train station in Germany and stay informed with real-time information for departures, arrivals, platforms, delays and cancellations. Bahnhof is designed for: • Daily rail commute • Regional train travel • Train station checks • Saving favorite stations • Following train delays • Viewing live departure boards • Tracking your next train If you travel by train in Germany, Bahnhof gives you the essential railway information you need: train timetable, live train times, train schedule, station boards, platform info, delays, cancellations, favorite stations and live tracking. Track your train journey with Bahnhof. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: München Navigator at 71% against Bahnhof's 33%. München Navigator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Bahnhof's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bahnhof sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month. München Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.
München Navigator ships an update every 2 months, Bahnhof every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | München Navigator | Bahnhof |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutsche Bahn | Steinpilz GmbH |
Customer experience
München Navigator
Bahnhof
In-app purchases
München Navigator
No in-app purchases
Bahnhof
- Premium monatlich3 Days trial$1.791 Month
- Premium jährlich3 Days trial$14.991 Year
Questions
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