Rupi vs RUFbus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rupi
This app provides flexible, on-demand rides to connect you with transportation, especially in areas with limited public transit. You choose your pickup, drop-off, and travel time without being tied to a schedule.
- On-demand rides
- Flexible scheduling
- Personalized routes
- Complements public transport
- Serves underserved areas
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Rupi ist dein Rufbus, der dich auf Abruf flexibel und individuell von A nach B bringt. Start, Ziel und Zeitpunkt deiner Fahrt bestimmst du dabei selbst, ohne an einen Fahrplan gebunden zu sein. Rupi ist somit eine Ergänzung zum bestehenden ÖPNV-Angebot, um auch kleinere Weiler und Ortsteile ohne Busverbindung mit einem Mobilitätsangebot zu versorgen.
RUFbus
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Let the RUFbus take you to any of 140+ stops in the Semmering-Rax region, in flexible and car-free comfort. Book shared shuttle rides to train stations, accommodation, hiking trails, cultural events, tourist destinations and much more. Enjoy free and discounted rides when staying with participating accommodations. Trips can be booked between 8:30 am and 6 pm in and around the following towns: Schwarzau im Gebirge, Reichenau an der Rax, Payerbach, Gloggnitz, Schottwien, Semmering, Breitenstein, Prigglitz und Raach am Hochgebirge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rupi at fortnightly against RUFbus's every 5 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.
Rupi ships an update fortnightly, RUFbus every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Rupi | RUFbus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.7.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ioki GmbH | Rufbus Mobilitaets GmbH |
In-app purchases
Rupi
No in-app purchases
RUFbus
No in-app purchases
