Comparison

Mannheim Erleben vs PforzheimShuttle

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

Head to head
About

Mannheim Erleben

Features
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The official app of the City of Mannheim, about and for Mannheim with an integrated audio guide and chronology of the city's history, impressions, information for tourists, current affairs and much more.

About

PforzheimShuttle

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With our demand-responsive transport platform, mobility becomes even smarter: Via app you can book your trip conveniently and individually, without strict timetables – that’s the new PforzheimShuttle powered by ioki. The demand-responsive transport service is integrated into the VPE tariff system - meaning that you can purchase VPE single fare and weekly fare tickets and use the shuttle without any additional fees. And this is how it works: ENTER YOUR START AND DESTINATION ADDRESS We will immediately show you which vehicle can pick you up. BOOK YOUR RIDE We will navigate you to a nearby stop where you will be picked up. In the app you can track live and see the exact location of your pick-up vehicle, as it’s on its way to you. Simply show your valid VPE-ticket to the driver or purchase your ticket directly from the driver – and you’re ready to go. SHARE YOUR RIDE During your ride the vehicle may collect additional passengers who have a similar destination. By intelligently pooling passengers, our vehicles are able to relieve the environment and streets of additional traffic. RATE YOUR RIDE Once we have brought you to your destination, you can give us Feedback or rate your ride. Lastly, we provide navigation to your final destination in the app. You can find more information on ioki here: https://ioki.com And more details on our service in Pforzheim here: https://www.pforzheimfaehrtbus.de/shuttle Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioki_mobility

Screenshots

Mannheim Erleben4 screens
PforzheimShuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PforzheimShuttle at fortnightly against Mannheim Erleben's every 16 months. Mannheim Erleben's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.7.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mannheim Erleben ships an update every 16 months, PforzheimShuttle fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mannheim Erleben versus PforzheimShuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMannheim ErlebenPforzheimShuttle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.7.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developervmapit GmbHioki GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Mannheim Erleben

No in-app purchases

None

PforzheimShuttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mannheim Erleben free?
Mannheim Erleben is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PforzheimShuttle free?
PforzheimShuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mannheim Erleben or PforzheimShuttle have ads?
Neither Mannheim Erleben nor PforzheimShuttle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mannheim Erleben or PforzheimShuttle?
Mannheim Erleben ships an update every 16 months, and PforzheimShuttle fortnightly. Most recently, Mannheim Erleben was updated on October 23, 2026 and PforzheimShuttle on October 23, 2026.

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