Translink Planner vs Taxicode
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
Taxicode
Compare and book minicabs, executive cars, and chauffeur services across the UK and major cities worldwide. Schedule rides for immediate travel or plan ahead, with flexible payment options and transparent pricing from trusted providers.
- Compare fares from multiple providers
- Book minicabs, executive cars, chauffeur services
- On-demand and scheduled rides
- UK wide and international coverage
- Flexible payment options
- No registration required
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Compare And Book Any Ride, Anywhere. No registration required, simply download the app and start booking. Ride now or schedule ahead with total flexibility across the UK and major cities worldwide. Book minicabs, executive cars, and chauffeur services in seconds. Compare fares from trusted providers and choose the right option for your journey. One platform for every journey On demand rides when you need to travel now Scheduled bookings for airport transfers and planned trips Executive and chauffeur services for premium travel Minibus and coach hire for group journeys Why choose Taxicode No sign up required, book without unnecessary steps Compare fares from multiple trusted transport providers UK wide coverage with growing international availability Standard, executive, and chauffeur vehicle options Transparent pricing with no hidden costs Reliable partners with proven performance Flexible, secure payments Pay your way with card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or choose flexible options including deposits and pay later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taxicode at 64% against Translink Planner's 19%. Taxicode also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Translink Planner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (269 vs 42). 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translink Planner has 269 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Translink Planner's written reviews are positive against 64% of Taxicode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Translink Planner ships an update every 6 months, Taxicode every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Translink Planner | Taxicode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (269 ratings) — better | 4.0 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 269 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ulsterbus Ltd | Web3r |
Customer experience
Translink Planner
Taxicode
User reviews
Translink Planner
From 269 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy journey planning functionality
- 🗺️ Helpful map integration for route visualization
- 📱 Modern app interface design
- 🚀 Quick access to timetable information
- 💾 Ability to save journeys to calendar
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate and unreliable bus/train times
- 😤 Frequent service cancellations not reflected in app
- 🔧 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- ❌ Cannot purchase tickets within app
- 🗺️ Poor navigation and confusing layout
Taxicode
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👨✈️ Excellent and courteous drivers
- ⏰ Punctual and reliable service
- 📱 Easy-to-use app and website
- 💬 Great communication with customers
- 🚗 Clean and comfortable vehicles
Room to improve
- ❌ Last-minute cancellations by company
- 💸 Unfair cancellation fees and policies
- 📞 Unresponsive customer support
- 🚫 No-show taxis without refunds
- ⚠️ Lack of confirmation for bookings
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
Taxicode
Reported bugs
7 issues- App fails to recognize distance accurately
- Account registration issues with non-UK phone numbers
- Booking details not syncing between website and app
- Address information removed during transmission
- No tracking information available in app
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- System fails to assign drivers in timely manner
- Phone numbers provided don't work
Requested features
7 requests- Save home and regular pickup/dropoff addresses
- Online booking amendment option
- Clear payment method requirements upfront
- Real-time driver tracking improvements
- Better confirmation notifications
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- Transparent cancellation policy display during booking
- Direct booking with local taxi companies option
In-app purchases
Translink Planner
No in-app purchases
Taxicode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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