ZoneCard vs MyVlore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZoneCard
This app simplifies public transport ticketing for bus, rail, and subway in West Scotland. It allows users to purchase and manage smartcards, buy tickets, and download them directly to their phone via NFC. Users can also manage their account details and view past purchases.
- Register and purchase smartcards
- Associate existing transport cards
- Buy flexible tickets
- Download tickets via NFC
- Manage account details
- View purchase history
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ZoneCard is the smart ticket for bus, rail and Subway across the west of Scotland – one card to get where you’re going. With the free ZoneCard app you can register an account and purchase a new smartcard. If you already have a ScotRail, Subway, McGill’s, Stagecoach or National Entitlement Card you can simply associate that to your account. Once you have a smartcard setup in your account, you can use the ZoneCard app to buy tickets for it. There’s a flexible range of tickets to suit just what you need. Then, simply hold your smartcard to the NFC reader on your phone, and your ZoneCard ticket will download and you’re ready to travel. You can also use the app to manage your account – for example see your previous purchases or update your address details. See spt.co.uk/zonecard for more information about ZoneCard.
MyVlore
Your comprehensive guide to Vlorë and the Albanian Riviera, offering AI-powered local recommendations, curated venue listings, and an interactive map. Discover hidden beaches, family restaurants, historic sites, and plan day trips with ease.
- AI local guide for recommendations
- Curated list of venues
- Interactive map with filtering
- Day trip planning
- Save favorite locations
- Daily local tips and weather
- Offline access
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MyVlorë is your complete guide to Vlorë and the Albanian Riviera, built by a local, designed for travelers. Whether you're planning your first trip or returning to your favorite coastal escape, MyVlorë helps you discover the best of Albania's stunning southern coast. From hidden beaches and family ran restaurants to historic landmarks and day trips to Sazan Island, everything you need is in one place. Features: AI local guide Ask anything about Vlorë in natural language. Get instant recommendations on beaches, restaurants, day trips, and how to get around ,powered by real local knowledge. Handpicked venues Explore curated beaches, seafood restaurants, hotels, attractions, and nightlife ,each with photos, descriptions, and practical details. Interactive map See every recommendation on one map. Filter by category, find what's near you, and plan your day visually. Hotel booking coming soon Search and book hotels in Vlorë and along the Riviera through trusted partners. Day trips Discover Sazan Island, Karaburun Peninsula, Llogara Pass, Dhërmi, Himarë, and more — with details on how to get there and what to expect. Favourites Save the places you love and build your personal Vlorë itinerary. Today in Vlorë Daily weather, local tips, and timely recommendations based on what's best to do right now. Available in three languages English, Albanian (Shqip), and Italian (Italiano) , for travelers from across Europe and beyond. Offline access Save favorites and browse cached content even when you're off the grid. Why MyVlore Most travel apps treat Vlorë as a footnote on a Mediterranean trip. MyVlorë treats it as the destination it deserves to be ,Albania's most authentic seaside city, the birthplace of Albanian independence, and the gateway to the Albanian Riviera's pristine coastline. Whether you're chasing the turquoise waters of Radhimë, the seafood of the Lungomare, the cliffs of Karaburun, or the nightlife of Vlorë Center, MyVlorë makes sure you don't miss what matters. Built in Vlorë. Designed for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyVlore at every 2 months against ZoneCard's every 21 months. MyVlore also leads on device support. ZoneCard's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ZoneCard ships an update every 21 months, MyVlore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZoneCard | MyVlore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Strathclyde Partnership for Transport | Ildi Haxhiraj |
Customer experience
ZoneCard
MyVlore
In-app purchases
ZoneCard
No in-app purchases
MyVlore
No in-app purchases









