Comparison

FlixBus vs TFC_pt

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

Head to head
About

FlixBus

Book affordable bus and train tickets across Europe, Turkey, Brazil, and the USA. Your mobile ticket, trip information, and real-time tracking are all within the app. Receive important updates via push notifications for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Book bus and train tickets
  • Mobile ticket (no printing)
  • Real-time trip tracking
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Manage luggage and bicycle spaces
  • On-board amenities (Wi-Fi, snacks)
Features
Currently charting
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Looking for a smarter way to book bus tickets? FlixBus makes bus travel simple, affordable and easy, with cheap bus tickets, live bus tracking and modern buses on routes across the US. Need a bus from New York to Boston, Washington, D.C. to New York or Houston to Dallas? FlixBus has a reserved seat with your name on it. Book in seconds and pay your way. Why travellers choose FlixBus - Comfortable bus seats with extra legroom, free WiFi and power outlets - Cheap bus tickets with clear, transparent prices - A reserved seat on every booking, with optional seat selection - Real-time bus tracking, so you always know where your bus is - Mobile tickets and mobile boarding, just show the QR code, even offline - Apple Pay and secure card payment - 24/7 customer support Track my bus, live The app shows real-time bus tracking and real-time updates, so you know when your bus arrives and never miss it. Book bus tickets in seconds Enter your route, compare options and prices, pick your seat, pay securely with Apple Pay or card, and get mobile tickets ready to scan at boarding. You can book both FlixBus and Greyhound tickets in our app. Popular US bus routes New York to Boston, Washington, D.C. to New York, New York to Philadelphia, Las Vegas to Los Angeles, Houston to Dallas and many more. New routes added often. Download FlixBus and book your next bus trip.

About

TFC_pt

Features
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TFC allows you to refuel and pay for any type of fuel without leaving your car, all at highly competitive prices. Find the nearest active service stations that accept TFC payment and plan your trip efficiently. Add and use different payment methods: debit cards, credit cards, Mbway, and more. Check all the details of your refueling and fuel consumption. Get instant access to exclusive fuel discounts at participating stations. Stay updated on our promotions. Receive notifications with special discounts on selected days. Easily locate and navigate to any participating station. TFC is available in Portugal and across Europe. Check the prices of TFC fuel near you or along your route. Save your favorite stations. Share all these benefits with your friends and family so everyone can enjoy the advantages!

Screenshots

FlixBus4 screens
TFC_pt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: FlixBus at #85 against TFC_pt's unranked. TFC_pt's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FlixBus versus TFC_pt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlixBusTFC_pt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (95K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings95K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlix SEgreatest distance, lda

Bugs and requests

FlixBus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App issues with payments and ticket booking
  • Inconsistent bus amenities (WiFi, charging, etc.)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better communication on delays and changes
  • More detailed route and stop information
  • Improved customer support channels

TFC_pt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FlixBus

No in-app purchases

None

TFC_pt

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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