Comparison

Viadi Zero vs FTQ Lab

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

Head to head
About

Viadi Zero

This app learns your travel habits to suggest the fastest public transport connections without any input. It features a live map of all public transport vehicles in Switzerland and helps you find available shared vehicles.

Highlights
  • Zero-click timetable suggestions
  • Live map of public transport
  • Real-time vehicle locations
  • Shared mobility (Mobility, PubliBike) integration
  • Connection finder for public transport, bikes, and cars
  • Push notifications for journey disruptions
  • Boat filter for travel options
Features
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Viadi Zero with the new zero-click timetable and the first live map in Switzerland Zero-click timetable - faster than ever To the office in the mornings, home in the evenings except for Wednesdays when you go to the gym? Viadi Zero learns from your habits and shows the next connection to your destination without any input. Use Viadi Zero for a couple of days and you will notice the suggestions improve daily. Live map - public transport as live as never before The Viadi Zero live map shows you the current locations of all public transport vehicles in Switzerland at a glance. It has never been so easy to view the timetable, Mobility and PubliBike locations directly on the map. Finding a free Mobility - easier than ever before With the new availability display on the live map you can quickly and easily get an overview of the vehicles near you. It has never been so easy to find the next free Mobility vehicle. Connections - as many as never before Viadi Zero finds connections that others cannot. Short transfer: Changing quickly is no problem for you? The Trainers-Connections will get you from A to B faster. More than public transport: In addition to public transport, do you also like to take a PubliBike or Mobility? Viadi Zero knows when it saves you time. Viadi Zero offers a range of other features: - Current timetable data and rail traffic information, including delays starting from one minute - The Viadi Zero Hero informs you with push notifications if there is an issue with one of your saved journeys - You want to cover part of your journey from A to B on the water? No problem with the boat filter.

About

FTQ Lab

This app facilitates public transport travel by automatically calculating fares based on your journey, regardless of stops or transfers. It requires an activation code for specific configurations and travel areas. Users can easily start and stop their trips, view tickets, and receive reminders to check out.

Highlights
  • Automatic fare calculation
  • Supports multiple transport types
  • No need to enter destination
  • Start/Stop trip functionality
  • View digital tickets
  • Check-out reminders
Features
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The purpose of the FTQ Lab app is to cover special use cases that are not addressed by our flagship product: FAIRTIQ app. IMPORTANT The configuration and available feature set can differ when using the FTQ Lab app. You must be in possession of an activation code in order to complete the registration process. If you don't have an activation code and haven't been instructed to download the FTQ Lab app then you should download the FAIRTIQ app instead. Furthermore, the activation code configures the app with a tailor-made setup. The configuration depends on the activation code used. It’s possible, for example, to use a FTQ Lab setup where purchasing valid travel tickets is not possible, and you, therefore, would need to purchase a separate ticket to be authorised to travel. Please check the specific terms & conditions and in-app information that are provided for each setup OVERVIEW With FTQ Lab, it doesn't matter how many stops you make along the way, or if you change between trains, buses and trams. With FTQ Lab there are no hassles, no complications, just smooth and easy travel! HOW IT WORKS The first step of the registration process requires an activation code. This activation code defines the geographical area where you can travel in and the corresponding configuration. Once you have registered, you are ready to travel with the FTQ Lab app! Shortly before boarding a vehicle, such as a train, bus, tram or boat, simply swipe the "Start" button in the FTQ Lab app. Your final destination does not need to be entered. Once you have arrived at your destination, swipe the "Stop" button in FTQ Lab. The optimised cost for your trip, if applicable, is then displayed in the app. Should you ever forget to check-out, we will remind you. If there is a ticket inspection, just open the app and click on “View Ticket”. Please check the specific terms & conditions and in-app information that are provided for each FTQ Lab setup. WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE? Our support team is at your disposal to answer any questions, offer advice and provide further information. Contact us at feedback@fairtiq.com.

Screenshots

Viadi Zero4 screens
FTQ Lab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FTQ Lab at fortnightly against Viadi Zero's every 2 months. Viadi Zero's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viadi Zero ships an update every 2 months, FTQ Lab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Viadi Zero versus FTQ Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViadi ZeroFTQ Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbique Innovation AGFairtiq AG

Customer experience

Viadi Zero

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

FTQ Lab

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative52.7%

In-app purchases

None

Viadi Zero

No in-app purchases

None

FTQ Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Viadi Zero free?
Viadi Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTQ Lab free?
FTQ Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Viadi Zero or FTQ Lab have ads?
Neither Viadi Zero nor FTQ Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viadi Zero or FTQ Lab?
Viadi Zero ships an update every 2 months, and FTQ Lab fortnightly. Most recently, Viadi Zero was updated on October 14, 2026 and FTQ Lab on October 10, 2026.

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