flow by GÖVB vs EW Bus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
flow by GÖVB
This app provides on-demand minibus rides in specific areas, complementing existing public transport. Book a convenient ride to your destination or the nearest service bus stop with just a few taps.
- On-demand minibus booking
- Real-time ride options
- Flexible pick-up and drop-off
- Barrier-free minibuses
- Accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
- Uses standard tickets or subscriptions
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flow brings a new groove to the west of Goettingen. The minibuses pick you up when and wherever you want – and bring you to the next service bus or right to your destination. With this, flow provides an additional offer for times and routes when the service-buses are not optimal for you. FLOW-IS-THIS-EASY 1. Download the flow app to your smartphone and register with a few clicks. 2. Now you can easily book your immediate ride. After entering your pick-up and destination-address as well as the number of passengers, the flow app shows you different ride options. 3. Check the flow: Book the ride that suits you best! Now the flow app will show you the time and place of your pickup. 4. Please be at the pickup location on time. The flow-bus is already waiting for you or about to come. You already carry your valid ticket. Drive safe! CHECK THE FLOW! KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE: Use a HALT NEAR YOU to board the flow bus – usually not further than 200 meters from your home. The flow app always shows you the OPTIMUM RIDE. It is possible that taking the next service bus is faster. You can use a standard TICKET or an abonnement-card to ride with flow. No extra cost! The FLOW BUSES are modern and comfortable low floor minibuses. You recognize them because of the printed flow logo. The flow buses are BARRIER-FREE and have simple seat elevations for kids as well as a place for a stroller or wheelchair.
EW Bus
Plan your journeys with real-time updates, route planning, and on-demand bus services. Manage your Deutschlandticket and find nearby stops with GPS navigation. Save favorite routes and share trip details.
- Deutschlandticket booking and management
- On-demand RufBus booking
- Real-time traffic and schedule updates
- Route and connection search
- Stop-by-stop schedule information
- GPS-based navigation to stops
- Save favorite routes and destinations
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Alle Funktionen und Vorteile der App auf einen Blick: • Deutschlandticket: Buchen und verwalten Sie Ihr Deutschlandticket-Abo in der EW Bus App • RufBus: Melden Sie einfach und unkompliziert Ihre RufBus-Fahrt an und nutzen Sie unser On-Demand-Angebot • Aktuelle Meldungen: Wir informieren Sie umgehend über Fahrplanänderungen, Haltestellenverlegungen und geben Informationen zur aktuellen Verkehrslage • Verbindungssuche: Planen Sie Ihre individuelle Route von Haltestelle zu Haltestelle und von Tür zu Tür. Auch Verbindungen zum Schienenverkehr werden Ihnen in der EW Bus App angezeigt. • Fahrplanauskunft: Verschaffen Sie sich einen Überblick Ihrer ausgewählten Haltestellen inklusive Anfahrt- und Abfahrtszeiten. • Navigation: Bei Freischaltung Ihrer Standortkoordinaten (GPS) zeigt Ihnen unsere App nahliegende Haltestellen und die nächstmöglichen Busverbindungen. Eine kartenbasierte Fußwegnavigation bringt Sie adressgenau ans Ziel. • Favoriten und Filter: Hinterlegen Sie Ihre Favoriten für regelmäßige Verbindungen sowie Start- und Zielhaltestellen. Nutzen Sie für den schnellen Nach-Hause-Weg die „Take me Home“-Funktion • Übertragen Sie Reiseinformationen in Ihren Kalender und teilen Sie diese mit Ihren Freunden. • Die App der Eichsfeldwerke GmbH ist kostenfrei und enthält keine In-App-Werbung!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: flow by GÖVB at 80% against EW Bus's 40%. EW Bus's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
flow by GÖVB ships an update every 2 months, EW Bus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | flow by GÖVB | EW Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Sasse Solutions GmbH |
Customer experience
flow by GÖVB
EW Bus
In-app purchases
flow by GÖVB
No in-app purchases
EW Bus
No in-app purchases
