De Lijn vs Bongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
De Lijn
Plan your entire journey across Flanders with real-time information for multiple transport providers. Get departure alerts, buy digital tickets, and save your favorite routes for quick access.
- Multimodal journey planning
- Real-time arrival information
- Personal stop alerts
- Route guidance with delays
- Digital ticket purchase
- Save favorite routes and stops
- Find nearby stops
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Plan your multimodal journey in Flanders with this app from De Lijn. Specifications: - Plan route from A to B in Flanders (De Lijn, MIVB-STIB, NMBS-SNCB, TEC) - Check real-time arrivals at a stop - Set personal stop alert - Activate route for guidance from departure to arrival with relevant information about unexpected hold-ups, etc. - Buy digital tickets - Save routes and stops for easy reuse - Find nearby stops - Synchronise favourites with the website via your account
Bongo
Discover unforgettable experiences with this app, designed to be simpler, smarter, and more personal. Easily register gifts, find local activities, and unlock exclusive rewards and discounts for memorable moments.
- Simplified voucher registration
- Location-based experience recommendations
- Exclusive rewards and discounts
- Biometric login
- Intuitive filtering options
- Smart notifications for experiences
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Ontdek onvergetelijke ervaringen met Bongo, nu nog eenvoudiger, slimmer en persoonlijker. Of je nu op zoek bent naar het perfecte cadeau of van een gekregen Bongo wil genieten, met onze nieuwste update haal je het beste uit elk moment. Nieuwe & verbeterde functies - Vereenvoudigde registratie van bonnen: Registreer je Bongo in enkele seconden – scan gewoonweg de barcode en je kan meteen beginnen ontdekken. Geen codes ingeven, geen gedoe. - Belevenissen aangepast aan jouw locatie: Vind direct de leukste dingen om te doen bij jou in de buurt. De app toont automatisch belevenissen in de buurt van je huidige locatie, zodat je moeiteloos kan ontdekken. - Exclusieve beloningen & kortingen op belevenissen: Ontgrendel speciale aanbiedingen en belevenissen met korting. Verwen jezelf (of je geliefden) met nog meer onvergetelijke momenten – aan een lagere prijs. - Aanbevelingen na reservering: Ontdek relevante extra’s om je geboekte belevenis nog beter te maken. - Aanmelden met biometrische authenticatie (Face ID / Touch ID): Sneller en veiliger toegang tot je account. - Filter Bongo’s op jouw manier: Blader moeiteloos door onze collectie met intuïtieve filters: prijs, aantal personen, nachten. Kies vol vertrouwen de perfecte Bongo. - Blijf op de hoogte dankzij slimme meldingen: Ontvang updates over je belevenis, van herinneringen tot handige tips, zodat je geen enkel moment hoeft te missen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: De Lijn at 29% against Bongo's 0%. Bongo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
De Lijn ships an update fortnightly, Bongo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | De Lijn | Bongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (136 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | De Lijn | Smartbox Experience Ltd. |
Customer experience
De Lijn
Bongo
In-app purchases
De Lijn
No in-app purchases
Bongo
No in-app purchases








