NB Express vs GO VIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NB Express
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NB Express is a fun, safe, and dependable bus service that connects popular destinations in New Braunfels, Texas. It’s a convenient way to explore, shop, dine, and play — without worrying about parking or driving. You can ride the bus all day with a one time payment, all you need to do is scan your QR code after payment! Our stops are tailored to local vendors, businesses and the historic Gruene. We hope you enjoy your day out in the beautiful New Braunfels, Tx!
GO VIA
Plan, pay for, and track your public transit journeys. Discover the best routes, view real-time vehicle locations, and purchase passes conveniently. Stay updated with service alerts and event information.
- Trip planning
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Pass purchasing
- Service alerts
- Favorite destinations
- On-demand service booking
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GO VIA is VIA Metropolitan Transit's mobile app for planning, paying and tracking trips across bus and VIA Link on-demand service. Plan your ride - Enter where you want to go or select from your favorite destinations. You can also search by address, intersection or bus route to start your trip. The app will show your best travel options and, if your trip includes VIA Link on-demand service, you can book it at the same time. View your vehicle location on the app as it approaches to know when to be ready at the stop. Buy your pass - Purchase VIA passes using a stored card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No credit card? Add funds with cash at participating retailers nearby. Buy passes in advance and activate them when you're ready to ride. The app also includes route schedules, real-time vehicle tracking, service alerts, event travel information and the latest updates from VIA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GO VIA at every 4 days against NB Express's every 3 months. NB Express's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price and in-app purchases 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.
NB Express ships an update every 3 months, GO VIA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NB Express | GO VIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (36 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Braunfels Express LLC | VIA Metropolitan Transit |
In-app purchases
NB Express
No in-app purchases
GO VIA
No in-app purchases









