LoceM vs Chiamabus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LoceM
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LoceM App matches local rents with those visitors who want to fully live the place where they are. Rent specific items or equipment through the app to have an easy, fast and safe rental experience. For adventure lovers: if you are an adventurer, download LoceM App, choose a rental and select the items you want to rent highlighting the needed period, pay directly through the app and save time and energy before going to the rental shop and start the adventure! Trust local rentals with years of experience, which thanks to LoceM can further improve their service level. Italy is a unique place in the world, and we are lucky to have a lot of local businesses which love their place and are able to value it. What are you waiting for? Take advantage, download the app and get ready for your next adventure!
Chiamabus
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Chiamabus-Sirmione is the on-demand service with flexible routes and timetables, that meets all your travel needs. With Chiamabus-Sirmione, you can book your rides from the App at the time you prefer within the service's availability zones, at the desired pick-up and drop-off stops within the area. Areas covered by the service Municipality of Sirmione Service times and days The app allows you to book within the service hours Stops Enter the departure/destination address and/or geolocate on the App: the App will show you the best stop and you can choose the most convenient for you. Tickets Tickets can be purchased from Arriva Italia onboard or at the ticket office (or you can travel with the card issued by the Municipality of Sirmione). Trip cancellation To cancel a trip already booked you can do so via the Chiamabus-Sirmione app. Remember: Bookings/cancellations on the Chiamabus-Sirmione App. Purchase on board or in resale.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LoceM at weekly against Chiamabus's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
LoceM ships an update weekly, Chiamabus every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | LoceM | Chiamabus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LoceM Solutions SRLS | Via Transportation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
LoceM
No in-app purchases
Chiamabus
No in-app purchases








