# TVIS vs ViaBus

The clearest difference is rating: ViaBus at 4.7 against TVIS's 3.3. ViaBus also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TVIS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ViaBus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TVIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ViaBus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViaBus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of TVIS's written reviews are positive against 63% of ViaBus's.

TVIS ships an update every 2 months, ViaBus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TVIS | ViaBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvis/id606945936/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NECTEC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440151026) | [Intouch Marsvongpragorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074208599) |

## What reviewers say

### TVIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvis/id606945936)

This app provides automatic voice-based traffic updates for Bangkok. Users can speak the name of a road to get real-time traffic information and view nearby CCTV footage. It also includes flood news from various official sources.

**Highlights:** Automatic voice traffic reporting, Speech recognition for road names, Real-time Bangkok traffic data, View nearby CCTV footage, Flood news integration, Voice search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ViaBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600)

Navigate public transport in Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos with real-time tracking for buses, boats, and trains. Find stations, get directions, and view routes for various transit modes.

**Highlights:** Real-time transit tracking, Station search, Direction finding, Route and line information, Support for multiple transport modes, Area-based transit systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ViaBus Fan I | $2.99 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan II | $6.49 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan III | $9.49 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan IV | $15.99 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ViaBus Fan V | $32.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful app
- 👍 Useful for bus trips
- 👍 Good for Thai people and foreigners
- 👍 Safe
- 👍 Must-have app for visiting Bangkok

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS lags and doesn't work properly
- 🐛 App often freezes or shows buses in wrong location
- 🐛 Doesn't include blue EV buses
- 🐛 GPS not always on
- 🐛 Buses are usually late

**Reported bugs**

- App shows bus routes that don't actually stop
- App doesn't update bus schedules properly

**Requested features**

- Add blue EV buses operated by Thai Smile Bus
- Improve GPS and bus tracking accuracy
- Add ability to attach photos or screenshots
- Improve search and location selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TVIS free?

TVIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ViaBus free?

ViaBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TVIS or ViaBus?

ViaBus is rated higher. TVIS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ViaBus averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do TVIS or ViaBus have ads?

ViaBus shows ads; TVIS does not.

### Which is updated more often, TVIS or ViaBus?

TVIS ships an update every 2 months, and ViaBus every 3 weeks. Most recently, TVIS was updated on September 23, 2026 and ViaBus on September 22, 2026.

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