Comparison

Berlin Transit Map vs VBB Commuter Widgets

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

Head to head
About

Berlin Transit Map

Track Berlin's public transport in real-time with live vehicle locations and departure times. Plan your journeys with detailed route information, including changes and walking times. Save your trips and view your personal transit network.

Highlights
  • Live vehicle tracking on map
  • Real-time departures, delays, and cancellations
  • Journey planner with route alternatives
  • Line-colored timeline for trips
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island countdowns
  • Station and address search
  • Personal trip network visualization
Features
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Watch Berlin's U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses move live on the map β€” and now plan a trip and follow it all the way. NEW IN 2.0 β€’ Journey planner: real alternatives with changes, walking time and platforms β€’ Line-coloured timeline: every stop, every change, minutes to change β€’ Start Trip: your countdown to the next stop or change on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, updated as you ride β€’ Station search: nearest stations first with the walk to each, Home and Work one tap away, places and addresses too β€’ My Trips: every ride drawn as your own Berlin network map, plus the U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines you've collected LIVE MAP β€’ Every vehicle moving in real time, in authentic BVG line colours β€’ Tap a stop for live departures, delays and cancellations β€’ Tap a vehicle for its route and direction β€’ Home-screen widget for your stop MADE FOR BERLIN β€’ U and S signs, the green-and-yellow H stop, BVG yellow β€’ In 17 languages, including English and German PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no ads, no tracking β€’ Your trips stay on your iPhone Download it free and see your next U-Bahn before you reach the platform. Berlin Transit Map is an independent app and is not affiliated with BVG or VBB. Live data comes from the public VBB/HAFAS service.

About

VBB Commuter Widgets

Features
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VBB Commuter shows you real-time VBB departures in Berlin. Built for Berlin commuters who want a fast, clean way to check when the next train, tram, or bus is leaving. VBB Commuter is an independent app and is not an official app from the VBB. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time VBB departures for U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus stops in Berlin β€’ Save your favorite stops for instant access β€’ Organize stops into custom groups β€’ Home Screen widgets β€” standard and Lock Screen β€’ Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free departure checks β€’ Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see VBB departures without even opening the app. Customize which stops and routes appear so you always have the info you need. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups like "Morning commute" or "Weekend". Switch between groups instantly. Built with love for Berlin commuters who just want to know: when's the next one? Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

Screenshots

Berlin Transit Map4 screens
VBB Commuter Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VBB Commuter Widgets at 17.0 against Berlin Transit Map's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Berlin Transit Map sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and VBB Commuter Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Berlin Transit Map ships an update every 2 weeks, VBB Commuter Widgets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Berlin Transit Map versus VBB Commuter Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBerlin Transit MapVBB Commuter Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuslan DautovFabrizio Demaria

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Berlin Transit Map

One-time3
  • Small Tip$4.99
  • Medium Tip$9.99
  • Large Tip$19.99
1 purchases

VBB Commuter Widgets

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Berlin Transit Map free?
Berlin Transit Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VBB Commuter Widgets free?
VBB Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Berlin Transit Map or VBB Commuter Widgets have ads?
Neither Berlin Transit Map nor VBB Commuter Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Berlin Transit Map or VBB Commuter Widgets?
Berlin Transit Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and VBB Commuter Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Berlin Transit Map was updated on October 31, 2026 and VBB Commuter Widgets on October 26, 2026.

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