Comparison

Transportflow vs Bahn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transportflow

This app shows nearby transit stops and departures immediately upon opening. It visualizes the transit network with vehicle positions and offers an isochrone radar to see how far you can travel within a set time. Route planning is also available, covering various transit types across different regions.

Highlights
  • Departures nearby
  • Network map with vehicle positions
  • Isochrone radar for travel reach
  • Line search
  • Route planning
  • Cross-network and cross-border transit
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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See what's running – before you search. Most transit apps start by asking: From where? To where? When? Transportflow flips this around. Open the app, and you immediately see the nearest stops around you, the next departures, and the transit network in your area. One tap is enough to see details. For all those moments when you just want to know what's running right now. Or what actually runs through this street. Or how far you can get in the next half hour. Departures nearby When you open the app, you see stops around you on the map and as a list. One tap shows all departures including delays, where the transit authority provides them. Network map with vehicle positions See the transit network around you directly on the map. Line routes are estimated from stop sequences, and vehicle positions are interpolated from schedule and delay data, because many transit authorities don't provide precise GPS data. Pro: line names and vehicle labels. Isochrone radar How far can you get in 30 minutes by bus and train? The radar shows you as a colored area on the map – useful when looking for an apartment, picking a restaurant, or simply to understand your city better. Pro: free starting point and freely selectable travel time. Line search Search for a specific line – "U8", "S1", "FlixBus" – and see its full route. Pro feature. Route planning, when you need it Classic journey planning is still there: fastest, most comfortable, or fewest-transfers route, with full details and trip breakdown. Across networks, across borders Metro, tram, regional and long-distance transit in one app. Works in your home city just as well as when traveling – without having to download a different app for every new destination. Privacy by design All essential connections run through our own servers in Germany. No third-party maps, no Google Maps, no tracking. Favorites and settings stay exclusively on your device. Transportflow Pro The optional Pro subscription extends the app with: labeled network map, line search, isochrone radar with free starting point, more favorites and extended search history. Available as a monthly subscription or a cheaper annual pass. Data sources: open GTFS data from transit authorities worldwide via MOTIS / transitous.org, map material based on © OpenStreetMap Contributors.

About

Bahn

Features
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Bahn-Vorhersage berechnet die Zuverlässigkeit von Zugverbindungen innerhalb Deutschlands. Die App nutzt Machine Learning und statistische Analysen historischer Verbindungsdaten, um dir vor der Abfahrt zu zeigen, wie wahrscheinlich es ist, dass deine Verbindung wie geplant funktioniert. Das Problem kennt jeder: Die Deutsche Bahn zeigt dir eine Verbindung mit Umstieg – aber wie realistisch ist es, dass du den Anschluss tatsächlich erreichst? Die offizielle Auskunft sagt „Umsteigezeit: 8 Minuten". Bahn-Vorhersage sagt dir, wie oft diese Verbindung in der Vergangenheit tatsächlich geklappt hat. So funktioniert es: Gib Start, Ziel und Reisezeitpunkt ein. Die App analysiert, wie zuverlässig die vorgeschlagenen Verbindungen statistisch gesehen sind. Du siehst auf einen Blick, welche Verbindung die beste Chance hat, planmäßig zu funktionieren – und bei welcher du besser einen Puffer einplanst. Für wen ist die App? Für alle, die mit der Bahn durch Deutschland reisen und ihre Reise realistisch planen möchten. Ob Pendler, Geschäftsreisende oder Urlauber – wer wissen will, wie verlässlich eine Verbindung wirklich ist, bekommt hier eine datenbasierte Einschätzung. Kostenlos und ohne Werbung.

Screenshots

Transportflow4 screens
Bahn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bahn at none against Transportflow's 2. Transportflow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transportflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.95 per month. Bahn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transportflow ships an update every 3 days, Bahn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Transportflow versus Bahn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransportflowBahn
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHanns Adrian BoehmeKidsLab gGmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Transportflow

Subscriptions1
  • Transportflow Pro – 1 Monat$0.951 Month
One-time1
  • Transportflow Jahrespass$8.99
None

Bahn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transportflow free?
Transportflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bahn free?
Bahn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transportflow or Bahn have ads?
Neither Transportflow nor Bahn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transportflow or Bahn?
Transportflow ships an update every 3 days, and Bahn every 2 months. Most recently, Transportflow was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bahn on September 28, 2026.

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