Dolomist vs Crete Bus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dolomist
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Dolomist – Discover a new way to experience the Dolomites Dolomist guides you through hidden trails and unforgettable views. Explore: discover itineraries handpicked by local experts and uncover the most authentic side of the Dolomites. Create Your Wishlist: save the routes that inspire you and get ready for new adventures. Live in the Moment: with Record mode, track only the time you spend on the trail—no unnecessary stats. Focus on nature, not your screen. Collect Memories: every completed route becomes a digital sticker in your personal album, a memory you can revisit anytime. Download Dolomist and immerse yourself in the true essence of the Dolomites.
Crete Bus
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Plan your Crete trip before you land — and keep the whole island in your pocket when the signal drops. WHAT YOU GET TODAY • Heraklion city buses: 22 lines offline — the airport, the port, Knossos, Amoudara and the whole urban network, every departure from the operator's own published timetable • Chania city buses: 12 lines offline — the city, Souda, the beaches • The complete Crete map, stored offline on your phone — Heraklion to Chania, Elafonisi to Sitia, plus Gavdos • Curated places and hand-picked trip ideas — Knossos, Samaria Gorge, Balos, Spinalonga and more, searchable without GPS or signal • Built for pre-trip planning: explore from home, arrive knowing your way around WHAT'S COMING Intercity bus timetables are being added corridor by corridor, straight from the official KTEL timetables (Heraklion–Lasithi and Chania–Rethymno), each one verified before it appears. We never invent schedules: if a route isn't in the app yet, we say so — a real bus may well run there. HONEST BY DESIGN Crete Bus is an independent travel app. It is not affiliated with KTEL and does not sell tickets. No live tracking. No account required. FREE AND PAID Exploring the island map and curated places works without an upgrade. Optional passes (7-day, 30-day, lifetime) unlock the full map experience and support an independent app as bus coverage grows. City bus data © Astiko KTEL Heraklion / Astiko KTEL Chania, via their citybus.gr platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dolomist at none against Crete Bus's 3. Crete Bus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Crete Bus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dolomist asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Dolomist | Crete Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dolomist | Olav Løite |
In-app purchases
Dolomist
No in-app purchases
Crete Bus
- Trip Pass — 7 days$2.99
- Trip Pass — 30 days$8.99
- Lifetime Pass$99.99
Questions
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