FlixBus vs AussiePackers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
AussiePackers
This travel app helps backpackers in Australia plan road trips and find farm and job locations. It provides essential information for those on a Working Holiday Visa, keeping users organized and informed.
- Road trip planner
- 8,000+ farm & job locations
- WHV backpacker essentials
- Organized travel
- Informative travel guide
- Subscription unlock
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Now free to explore — unlock full access with a subscription. Road trip planner upgraded, 8,000+ farm & job locations, and everything a WHV backpacker needs in one app. Whether you're just landing or deep into your 88 days, AussiePackers keeps you organised, informed, and ready for whatever Australia throws at you. Download free and explore — subscribe to unlock the full experience. Terms of Use: https://www.aussiepackers.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AussiePackers at 100% against FlixBus's 37%. AussiePackers also leads on device support (3 vs 1). FlixBus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. AussiePackers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. FlixBus asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlixBus ships an update every 8 days, AussiePackers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlixBus | AussiePackers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (96K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flix SE | Theo Rolino |
Customer experience
FlixBus
AussiePackers
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
AussiePackers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FlixBus
No in-app purchases
AussiePackers
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- 3 Months$12.993 Months
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- Yearly$49.991 Year
