Translink Planner vs Hola Taxi Ireland
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Translink Planner
Plan bus, coach, and rail journeys across Northern Ireland and border regions. Get real-time travel updates, view departure boards, and purchase tickets for specific rail services. Features include interactive planning, ticket storage, and personalized alerts.
- Interactive journey planning
- Purchase NI Railways tickets
- In-app ticket wallet
- Real-time departure boards
- Personalized travel updates
- Accessible planning options
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Plan Northern Ireland and cross border bus, coach and rail journeys with the Translink Journey Planner. Plan from any stop, station or address, see your next departures and get the latest travel updates from Metro, Glider, Ulsterbus, Goldline, NI Railways and Enterprise services. You can also buy single, day return and 3 day select tickets for NI Railways journeys. Features include: - Fully interactive journey planning - Buy single, day return and 3 day Select tickets for NI Railways services - Store purchased tickets within the app wallet - ‘Next Service’ departure board - Plan with Park and ride and bike journeys - Personalised travel updates - Accessible planning - Interactive map planning with real-time Metro and Glider location and a tracking feature - Quick planning using your current location, favourite stops and recent searches - CO2 journey saving calculation
Hola Taxi Ireland
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Coming from the industry, we understand the thick and thin that both the drivers and customers must face. With an aim to bring the best service for all, Hola thrives on the needs of the people. We are here for you and by you.Connecting you anytime, anywhere, we are just a click away. With a goal to be the Ireland’s most preferred Taxi Service, we are bridging the gap between everyone’s current needs and expectations. For you, your friends and family, we want to make sure that even a small journey is worth it. Whether you are the one behind the wheel, or on the back seat, you cherish every moment with us We are giving you, the customer, a chance to customise your journey. Whether its short or long route, small or big car, alone or with family and friends, payment by cash or card, we have got one solution for all your questions. We make sure you cherish your journey with us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hola Taxi Ireland at every 2 months against Translink Planner's every 6 months. 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.
Translink Planner ships an update every 6 months, Hola Taxi Ireland every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Translink Planner | Hola Taxi Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (266 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 266 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ulsterbus Ltd | HOLA CONNECT LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Translink Planner
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes on iPhone during ticket purchase
- Password reset emails not received
- Unable to renew or change passwords
- Journey planner adds unnecessary stops and complications
- Bus stops disappear when zooming in on map
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- Location loading blocks text input
- App doesn't refresh automatically without returning to start page
- Tickets purchased not visible in app
- Cannot book tickets for multiple passengers
- Concession tickets unavailable on mobile
- Inconsistent journey suggestions vs actual timetables
- Bus times don't match timetable posters at stops
- Cancelled buses don't show as cancelled, just disappear
- App shows buses arriving but they never show up
- Incorrect fare calculations and pricing display
- Unable to access certain routes (e.g., Kilkeel from bus centre)
- Timetable PDFs show 'page not found' error
Requested features
18 requests- Unified app for journey planning AND ticket purchasing
- Live bus tracking with real-time location updates
- Ability to view actual departure times instead of countdown minutes
- Show actual time alongside minutes remaining
- Complaint/feedback option for late or cancelled services
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- Simple timetable view without complex journey planning
- Live delay and cancellation notifications
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Exclude walking time option in journey results
- Direct access to timetables from home page
- Show platform/stop information for transfers
- One-click bus tracking from schedule view
- Ability to book tickets for groups over 10 people
- Support for concession tickets on mobile devices
- Better accessibility for tourists and non-locals
- Contactless card payment on vehicles
- Extended booking window beyond 3 weeks
- Proper ticket visibility after purchase
Hola Taxi Ireland
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Translink Planner
No in-app purchases
Hola Taxi Ireland
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Translink Planner free?
Is Hola Taxi Ireland free?
Do Translink Planner or Hola Taxi Ireland have ads?
Which is updated more often, Translink Planner or Hola Taxi Ireland?
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