Comparison

Translink mLink vs SolnetEV

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

Head to head
About

Translink mLink

Purchase and use public transport tickets directly from your mobile device. This app allows you to buy various ticket types for multiple transit services, simplifying your travel experience.

Highlights
  • Mobile ticket purchase
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Day tickets
  • NI Railways, Metro/Glider support
  • Airport Express 300
  • Refund and Delay Repay information
Features
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The quicker and easier way to travel with Translink. Buy, receive & use your tickets via your mobile. You can buy your Weekly, Monthly, 3 Day Flexi and new 1 Day Peak and 1 Day Off-Peak tickets using your mobile phone. You can purchase NI Railways, Metro/Glider, Foyle Metro, yLink and 24+, Airport Express 300, Goldline services (within Northern Ireland), selected Ulsterbus and urby tickets. Full details of ticket validities, what to do if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged or faulty, how to apply for a Refund, how to make a claim under our Delay Repay scheme, further information and full Terms & Conditions can be found at www.translink.co.uk/mLink

About

SolnetEV

Features
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SolnetEV enables EV drivers and operators to manage charging sessions, monitor energy usage, and optimise charging performance in real time.

Screenshots

Translink mLink3 screens
SolnetEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Translink mLink at 14.0 against SolnetEV's 18.5. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Translink mLink versus SolnetEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslink mLinkSolnetEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews2.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorethree Ltd.Solnet Consultants Limited

Bugs and requests

Translink mLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant log-outs
  • Tickets disappearing
  • Crashes when selecting destination
  • Basket validation errors when purchasing
  • Password reset emails not being received

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 'Add to Apple Wallet' button
  • Remember last route when buying tickets
  • Ability to buy tickets for multiple people
  • Integrate ticket purchasing into main app

SolnetEV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Translink mLink

No in-app purchases

None

SolnetEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Translink mLink free?
Translink mLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolnetEV free?
SolnetEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Translink mLink or SolnetEV have ads?
Neither Translink mLink nor SolnetEV shows ads.

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