Comparison

NB Express vs GO VIA

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

Head to head
About

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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Trip planning
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Pass purchasing
  • Service alerts
  • Favorite destinations
  • On-demand service booking
Features
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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.

Screenshots

NB Express4 screens
GO VIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NB Express versus GO VIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNB ExpressGO VIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (36 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Braunfels Express LLCVIA Metropolitan Transit

In-app purchases

None

NB Express

No in-app purchases

None

GO VIA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NB Express free?
NB Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GO VIA free?
GO VIA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, NB Express or GO VIA?
NB Express ships an update every 3 months, and GO VIA every 4 days. Most recently, NB Express was updated on October 19, 2026 and GO VIA on October 24, 2026.

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