Comparison

Pressecheck vs Busbetrieb

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

Head to head
About

Pressecheck

Easily check magazines at the press shelf by scanning barcodes. Get instant information on the current status of an issue, including whether the offer period has expired. This app supports regular shelf maintenance and helps manage old issues.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for magazines
  • Instant issue status information
  • Offer period expiry alerts
  • Supports shelf maintenance
  • Information on 4000+ titles
  • View older and newer editions
Features
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Mit unserer APP kann jede Zeitschrift einfach und schnell am Presseregal überprüft werden. Man erhält umgehend Informationen durch einfaches Scannen des Barcodes auf den Zeitschriften. Schnell bekommt man den aktuellen Status der Ausgabe. Eine Ampelkennzeichnung gibt Hinweise ob die Angebotszeit abgelaufen ist, oder ob die Ware im Regal bleiben kann. Die APP ist eine perfekte Unterstützung für die regelmäßige Regalpflege, entlastet das Presseregal von alten Ausgaben und verhindert bei Unsicherheiten eine vorzeitige Verkürzung der Angebotszeit. Unsere APP ist auch für Nutzer interessant, die sich im schnelllebigen und komplexen Zeitschriftenmarkt umfassend (über ca. 4000 Titel / über 700.000 aktuelle und ältere Ausgaben) informieren möchten. 1. Wählen Sie Ihren Grossisten aus. Sollte Ihr Grossist nicht auswählbar sein, wählen Sie „PDG-Bielefeld“ 2 . Titel suchen oder EAN-Code scannen (ADD-On des Barcodes wird ebenfalls berücksichtigt!). 3. Folgende Informationen zur gescannten Ausgabe sind verfügbar: Artikelnummer & VDZ-Nr, Folge & Preis, Datum über Auslieferung, Angebotsende und nächste Folge, Erscheinung & Objektgruppe. Durch Wischbewegungen (links/rechts) blättert man vor und zurück, um neuere bzw. ältere Ausgaben der gescannten Zeitung oder Zeitschrift zu sehen.

About

Busbetrieb

Enhance your bus simulation experience with real-time data like speed, temperature, and delay. Control doors, IBIS, and ticket sales directly from your device. Manage shifts, communicate with players, and view company finances.

Highlights
  • Real-time trip information
  • Door and IBIS control
  • Ticket sales management
  • Shift cancellation
  • In-app chat and mail
  • Company notice board
  • Personal and global statistics
Features
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-- A Bus Company Simulator for OMSI 2 account is required to use this app! -- The Bus Company Simulator Assistant accompanies you on your drive in OMSI 2 and keeps you up to date with your company while you're on the go. The app has been completely redesigned: a new look, many more features for your company and a quick login with a code. IN THE BUS Keep an eye on everything that matters while driving: speed, time, delay, inside and outside temperature, passengers, next stop and destination. Control the doors, the IBIS and ticket sales right from the app. If you like, the cash desk opens automatically as soon as you open the doors at a stop. The cash desk supports both Euro and Deutsche Mark. IN MULTIPLAYER Manage your company from anywhere: • Overview with balance, rank, inbox and your upcoming shifts • Cancel shifts at short notice • Company chat that shows who's online • Inbox and outbox, write new messages to players and companies • Read the notice board and manage notices with the right permissions • View bank statements and pay bills • Rank up: see the requirements for the next rank and rank up right in the app • Depending on your permissions: accept or decline applications, assign tours to drivers and extend map concessions STATISTICS Personal statistics such as completed tours, driving time, favourite map and favourite bus, your company's statistics and global live figures: How many buses are on the road right now, how many passengers are travelling and what is the average delay? LOGIN Start the Bus Company Simulator on your PC, open "App" in the main menu and enter the code shown there. Done! Note: Ticket sales only work with the OMSI standard cash systems. Features: - Live info while driving - Door and IBIS control - Ticket sales - Cancel shifts - Company chat & inbox - Notice board - Finances & bills - Rank up - Staff, dispatching & map concessions - Personal, company and global statistics

Screenshots

Pressecheck4 screens
Busbetrieb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Busbetrieb at 100% against Pressecheck's 7%. Pressecheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Busbetrieb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pressecheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pressecheck versus Busbetrieb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPressecheckBusbetrieb
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatysik Beteiligungs GmbHPeDePe GbR

Customer experience

Pressecheck

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%

Busbetrieb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pressecheck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Busbetrieb

One-time1
  • No ads$2.99

Questions

Is Pressecheck free?
Pressecheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Busbetrieb free?
Busbetrieb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pressecheck or Busbetrieb have ads?
Neither Pressecheck nor Busbetrieb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pressecheck or Busbetrieb?
Pressecheck ships an update every 3 months, and Busbetrieb every 3 months. Most recently, Pressecheck was updated on October 13, 2026 and Busbetrieb on October 16, 2026.

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