Saarfahrplan vs CFL GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saarfahrplan
This app provides real-time public transport routing information for Saarland, including stops, addresses, and points of interest. It also allows users to purchase mobile tickets and receive push notifications for connection changes.
- Real-time routing information
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Departure and arrival times
- Map display of stops
- Traffic information
- Connection change alerts
- Calendar integration for journeys
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The “Saarfahrplan” is the Saarland transport association’s official App with a mobile routing platform and an integrated saarVV online shop for the purchase of mobile phone tickets from a selection of tickets. Functions - Routing information including stops, addresses, points of interest (POI) or current location in real-time display - Display of ticket options and purchase of specific tickets as ONLINE-TICKETS - Departures and arrivals for specific stops - Map: Display and masking of stops - Display of traffic information - Connection alarm: Push-notifications about connection changes - Connections/routes: Calendar entry and sending possible via email or SMS. Notice: Personal contact addresses can be used for start-to-destination navigation. Furthermore, the App requires access to the geographic location function of your device, navigation and localisation of stops as well as an access to the calendar in order to enter planned rides. This function can be limited through the App settings. No personal data will be transferred to central servers. A live internet connection is necessary to use the routing information. No guarantee is given for the completeness or accuracy of the timetable details.
CFL GO
Plan your journeys, check real-time schedules, and purchase tickets for travel within Luxembourg and beyond. Receive personalized notifications for disruptions and enjoy an intuitive, accessible interface designed for all users.
- Journey planning (train, bus, bike)
- Real-time schedules
- Personalized disruption notifications
- Ticket purchase
- Accessible interface
- Unified CFL services access
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CFL GO is the official the Luxembourg National Railway Company app, designed to simplify all your journeys within Luxembourg and beyond. Whether you live in Luxembourg, come from neighboring regions, or are simply exploring, CFL GO offers you a smooth, intuitive, and connected travel experience. Main features: • Journey planning: Quickly find the best route by train, bus, bike, and more. • Real-time schedules: Check updated departure and arrival times. • Personalized notifications: Stay informed about works or disruptions. • Ticket purchase: Easily book and buy your travel tickets. • Accessibility: A clear and inclusive interface designed for all user profiles. • MyCFL: Secure and unified access to all CFL services. CFL GO is much more than a mobility tool: it’s your true travel companion. With a user-centered approach, the app adapts to your habits and supports you in both daily and occasional trips. Available in French, English, German, and soon in Luxembourgish. Download CFL GO and let yourself be guided.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Saarfahrplan at 3.1 against CFL GO's 1.5. Saarfahrplan also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). CFL GO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Saarfahrplan holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saarfahrplan has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Saarfahrplan's written reviews are positive against 36% of CFL GO's.
Saarfahrplan ships an update every 10 months, CFL GO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Saarfahrplan | CFL GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) — better | 1.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zweckverband Personennahverkehr Saarland | Societe Nationale Des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois |
Customer experience
Saarfahrplan
CFL GO
In-app purchases
Saarfahrplan
No in-app purchases
CFL GO
No in-app purchases
