Comparison

MaxBus vs Gopaxo

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

Head to head
About

MaxBus

Features
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MAXBUS – your fast and easy way to book bus tickets With the MAXBUS app, you can: • Instantly book tickets - no queues, no paperwork; • View real-time bus schedules online; • Modify your bookings in just a few simple steps. Why choose MAXBUS: • User-friendly and intuitive interface; • Quick ticket purchase in a couple of clicks; • Your ticket appears instantly in your account after payment; • Multiple payment options to suit your needs; • Up-to-date information on seat availability, departure/arrival times, luggage policies, prices, and discounts; • Regular updates and new features for your convenience. Plan your trips with ease! Book your favorite seat and enjoy the journey with friends and family.

About

Gopaxo

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Gopaxo finds the cheapest way to travel across Europe — by train, bus, carpool, or plane — in a single search. Whether you're booking a Paris–Lyon train, a Berlin–Munich bus, or a flight to Barcelona, Gopaxo compares 800+ carriers across 160 countries and 2 million routes in real time. No more juggling ten apps to find the right price. WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE GOPAXO - Real-time prices from SNCF, OUIGO, Eurostar, Trenitalia, Italo, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Megabus, National Express and 800+ other operators. - One search → trains, buses, carpooling, and flights side-by-side. Total travel time, departure, arrival, transfers, and CO₂ impact at a glance. - No hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay. - Your last search is saved — pick up exactly where you left off. - 8 languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic, Russian. POPULAR ROUTES Paris – Lyon · Paris – Marseille · Paris – Bordeaux · Paris – Lille · Paris – Strasbourg · Paris – London · Paris – Brussels · Paris – Amsterdam · Lyon – Marseille · Barcelona – Madrid CARRIERS COVERED Train: SNCF, OUIGO, Eurostar, Trenitalia, Italo, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn Bus: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Megabus, National Express Plus carpooling and short-haul flights. PLANNING A TRIP? Enter departure and destination, pick a date — Gopaxo shows the cheapest combination across all transport modes, including mixed routes (train + bus) that often save 30–50%. Filter by price, duration, departure time, or number of transfers. Built for travelers tired of paying too much and tired of installing five separate apps. One search. Every option. The best price. Download Gopaxo and start your next trip.

Screenshots

MaxBus4 screens
Gopaxo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gopaxo at 15.1 against MaxBus's 17.0. 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 · 5 level
MaxBus versus Gopaxo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxBusGopaxo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINFOBUS s.r.o.Dim Solution

In-app purchases

None

MaxBus

No in-app purchases

None

Gopaxo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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