Comparison

Dolomist vs Crete Bus

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

Head to head
About

Dolomist

Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Dolomist4 screens
Crete Bus3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crete Bus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dolomist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dolomist versus Crete Bus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolomistCrete Bus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDolomistOlav Løite

In-app purchases

None

Dolomist

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Crete Bus

One-time3
  • Trip Pass — 7 days$2.99
  • Trip Pass — 30 days$8.99
  • Lifetime Pass$99.99

Questions

Is Dolomist free?
Dolomist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crete Bus free?
Crete Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dolomist or Crete Bus have ads?
Neither Dolomist nor Crete Bus shows ads.

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