Comparison

Buses Worldwide vs SoliMobile

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

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About

Buses Worldwide

Features
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Buses Worldwide is a quarterly magazine that covers the global bus industry. It features articles on a variety of topics, including: * Bus news: The latest news from the bus industry, from new models to industry trends. * Bus technology: The latest advances in bus technology, from alternative fuels to safety features. * Bus design: The latest bus designs, from concept buses to new production models. * Bus travel: Articles about bus travel, from tips on planning a bus trip to reviews of bus tours. * Bus people: Profiles of people who work in the bus industry, from drivers to engineers. Buses Worldwide is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the global bus industry. It is the only magazine that provides comprehensive coverage of the industry, from news and technology to design and travel. Subscribe today and become part of the bus community! Summer 2023 In this issue: Autocar Expo Lyon 2022 CD Bus interview Belgium Norway (1985) The Misery Bus Sweden Postcript Lisbon PLUS News from around the World Spring 2023 In this issue: Ashok Leyland; Japan (part 3); The Netherlands 2018; Sweden 2022 PLUS News from around the World. Winter 2022/2023 In this issue: Berlin’s ZOB San Marino Indonesian Double Deckers SAM History Las Vegas Den Oudsten New York 1940s La Roche Sur Yon Chilean Intercity Coaches Giromundo PLUS News from around the World Autumn 2022 Inside this issue: • Japan Municiples (part 2) • Waukesha • Gyrobus • Disney World 2021 • Innovation in India (historical) • Lisbon 25 Years Ago • PLUS News from around the World Summer 2022 Inside this issue: • The Algarve - Saved for Posterity (Cannes 62) • Peruvian Mini/Midibuses • Norway 25 Years Ago • Switzerland 2019 • British Buses in Greece • Drögmöllor E-Series • News from around the World Spring 2022 In this issue: Commuting to Berlin, The Canaries, Away From Home, Netherlands 1990s Dutch Timetable Covers of the 50s & 60s ; China 200 issues ago Brisbane Electric Trials, 101½ Years of Maltese Buses, PLUS News from around the World, AND MUCH MORE! Winter 2021/2022 Inside this issue: • Japan’s Municipal Operators - part 1 • Indian bus travels in the 1930s and 1940s • Looking for Büssings • Nice’s first generation of gas buses • Italy - Out of the way places • Viberti Monotral CV61 • An Hour At ... The 16th Street Mall, Denver • Bus Builders Worldwide Autumn 2021 In this issue: India (part 2) - Thun - Autocares Javier de Miguel - The Other Auwärter - La Plata to Pacific (part III - Chile) - SanFrancisco 2019 - Netherlands 1969 & 1980 - Singapore PLUS News from around the World Summer 2021 Inside this issue: • India From A Criuse Ship (Part 1) - Kerala & Goa • Magirus-Deutz - The Final Decade - 1972-1982 • Destination Perigueux - 2019 • Brexit - A Moroccan Opportunity 2020 • Trondheim - Winter 1966/67 • Auckland Northern Express Busway • Transport on La Palma Island • Bus Builders Worldwide Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. 1 year auto - renewable subscription - $17.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

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SoliMobile

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Control lights, shades, and more in your Solitaire/DMX Impress system with your iPhone or iPad over your WiFi network. This App requires a Solitaire/DMX Impress system from Lehigh Electric Products Company with the appropriate firmware versions and Communication Interface (S-COM). Contact sales@lehighdim.com for questions. Features: - Secure, password-protected access to your Solitaire/DMX Impress system. - Remote control of STM606, DTM606, DTM612, DTM-MA, and MAAC master stations. Select the station/area to control, then access all of its programmable “virtual buttons”, zones, and more, from the App. - View and select presets by name. - Raise and lower zones, individually or in groups. - Change zone colors. Select a color or cycle through all colors. - Store presets (admin users only). - Raise and lower shades. - Open and close wall partitions. - Start and stop auto-sequence. - Lock and unlock remote stations. - Ideal for large systems with several stations – control them all with a few taps. To use this App, your iPhone or iPad must be connected to a WiFi network on the same subnet as your S-COM. Typically, this means that you have connected the Ethernet port on the S-COM to your WiFi Access Point. To try the App with a simulated Solitaire/DMX Impress system, enter "demo" as the Host and touch Connect.

Screenshots

Buses Worldwide3 screens
SoliMobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoliMobile at none against Buses Worldwide's 10. Buses Worldwide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Buses Worldwide sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year. SoliMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buses Worldwide ships an update every 3 months, SoliMobile every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Buses Worldwide versus SoliMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuses WorldwideSoliMobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCONTRACT PUBLISHING UK (CPUK) LTDLehigh Electric Products Company

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buses Worldwide

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time9
  • Winter 2019/2020$5.99
  • Buses Worldwide Spring 2021$5.99
  • Buses Worldwide Summer 2021$5.99
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  • Buses Worldwide Fall 2021$5.99
  • Buses Worldwide Winter 2021$5.99
  • Buses Worldwide - Spring 2022$5.99
  • Buses Worldwide - Summer 2022$5.99
  • Buses Worldwide - Autumn 2022$5.99
  • Buses WorldWide Single$8.99
None

SoliMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buses Worldwide free?
Buses Worldwide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoliMobile free?
SoliMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buses Worldwide or SoliMobile have ads?
Neither Buses Worldwide nor SoliMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buses Worldwide or SoliMobile?
Buses Worldwide ships an update every 3 months, and SoliMobile every 9 months. Most recently, Buses Worldwide was updated on October 23, 2026 and SoliMobile on October 24, 2026.

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