# NS International vs Villo

The clearest difference is rating: NS International at 4.9 against Villo's 2.0. NS International also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2K vs 4). Villo's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

NS International holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NS International has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of NS International's written reviews are positive against 0% of Villo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NS International | Villo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-international/id886645737/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/villo/id1116378445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **27.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NS Internationaal BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/578563329) | [Cosmin Cremarenco](https://appshunter.io/developer/377657691) |

## What reviewers say

### NS International

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-international/id886645737)

Plan, book, and manage international train journeys across Europe. Access real-time travel information, receive automatic disruption alerts, and store mobile tickets. Submit delay compensation requests and manage personal preferences within a secure environment.

**Highlights:** Personalized "MyNS" environment, Fast ticket import and recurring bookings, Manage discount and loyalty cards, Real-time travel information and alerts, Fare calendar for low fares, Mobile ticket storage, Delay compensation submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Travel made easy
- 👍 User-friendly app
- ✨ Great tool for planning trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with app and website
- 🕰️ Unreliable disruption handling
- 🤔 Confusing onboarding for international users
- 🔌 Tickets not loading properly in app

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar date picker issues
- Login and account creation problems
- Inconsistent app behavior during delays and cancellations

**Requested features**

- Ability to book return trips
- Improved disruption notifications with alternative route suggestions
- Better integration with digital wallets


### Villo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/villo/id1116378445)

Easily locate available Villo bikes and empty stands in Brussels. This app provides real-time station information, sorting options, and map integration to help you find a bike or a place to park.

**Highlights:** View bike and stand availability, Sort stations by proximity, Search for specific stations, Map view with user location, Identify out-of-order stations, Switch between rent/return modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NS International free?

NS International is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Villo free?

Villo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NS International or Villo?

NS International is rated higher. NS International averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Villo averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NS International or Villo have ads?

Neither NS International nor Villo shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*