Comparison

MVGO vs Munich Departures

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

Head to head
About

MVGO

This app integrates public transport information for Munich and the MVV area with sharing services. It provides real-time departure times, route planning, and disruption alerts for buses, trains, and trams. Users can also find and book various sharing options like bikes, e-scooters, and cars, all within a single application.

Highlights
  • Real-time departure monitor with disruption alerts
  • Route planner for public transport and regional travel
  • Mobile ticketing for Deutschlandticket and MVV subscriptions
  • Map view of sharing offers (bikes, e-scooters, cars)
  • Booking for bike, e-scooter, and car sharing
  • EV charging station locator
  • Station maps with lift and escalator status
Features
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MVGO is the official mobility app of MVG, used by over 1 million people in Munich and the MVV region. It combines MVV tickets and subscriptions such as the Deutschlandticket, journey planning, real-time service updates, and sharing services from Voi, Dott, and MyRadl — all in one app. Register once and access everything directly in MVGO. Public transport & sharing in one app MVGO seamlessly connects public transport and sharing services. Find scooters and e-bikes from Voi and Dott, as well as bikes from MyRadl, directly on the map or in the route planner. Rent instantly via MVGO — no additional apps required, just your M-Login. MyRadl – Free minutes with your Deutschlandticket With the Deutschlandticket or other selected MVV subscriptions, you benefit from 30 free minutes per ride on a MyRadl Classic bike. Simply add your subscription in your MVGO profile under “Sharing benefits” and save automatically on every ride – flexible and affordable Munich and the surrounding MVV region. MVVswipe, Deutschlandticket & MVV subscriptions Whether it’s MVVswipe, the Deutschlandticket, or other MVV subscriptions – you’ll find the right ticket in the MVGO app. No paper tickets, no queues – everything from booking to validation happens digitally. Live Mode for stress-free travel Stay on track with real-time departure updates, transfer forecasts, and alternative routes. Track your MVG bus or tram live on the map and adjust your walking speed accordingly. The location indicator helps you know exactly when to get off – even underground. Trusted in Munich With over 2 million downloads and 17,000+ reviews, MVGO is one of the most widely used mobility apps in the region. Join now and use the official MVG app for tickets, sharing, and real-time travel information. Download MVGO now and explore Munich! Notes (1) Mobile tickets are valid throughout the entire MVV network. (2) No guarantee can be given for the accuracy or completeness of information.

About

Munich Departures

This app provides real-time departure information for all public transport in Munich, including S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses. Users can create custom filtered favorites for their commute and view detailed trip information with interactive maps. It also offers iOS widgets and an Apple Watch app for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Real-time departures for all MVV transport
  • Filtered favorites for custom commutes
  • Detailed trip view with interactive map
  • Automatic nearby station finder
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
  • In-app network maps and station plans
  • iCloud sync for favorites
Features
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Your smart companion for Munich public transit – completely rebuilt from the ground up. Munich Commuter shows you the next departures at your stop in real time: S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Tram, city bus, regional bus, regional rail, and Regional-Express – all in one app, with live delay information. But Munich Commuter goes way beyond a simple departure board. Create filtered favorites tailored to your exact commute: choose destination stops, departure platforms, destination platforms, and transport types – then sort results by departure time or arrival time at your destination. One glance tells you which connection gets you there fastest. Key features: - Real-time departures for all MVV transport types, including delays - Filtered favorites: freely combine destination stop, platform, destination track, transport type, and sort order - Detailed trip view with interactive map and all intermediate stops - Automatically find nearby stations using your location - iOS widgets in four sizes – including automatic nearest-station selection - Apple Watch app with favorites, filters, and station search - All MVV network maps and station plans as in-app PDFs - iCloud sync: favorites stay up to date on iPhone and Apple Watch - Completely ad-free, no in-app purchases Data source: Real-time data is provided via the official MVV/DEFAS interface. Note: Munich Commuter is an independent, private hobby project with no monetization (no ads, no in-app purchases). It is not an official app of Deutsche Bahn, MVG, or MVV, and there is no business affiliation or partnership with those organizations.

Screenshots

MVGO4 screens
Munich Departures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MVGO at 4.7 against Munich Departures's 3.7. MVGO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Munich Departures's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 39%). On price, 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. Munich Departures sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MVGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MVGO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVGO has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of MVGO's written reviews are positive against 52% of Munich Departures's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVGO ships an update every 3 weeks, Munich Departures every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MVGO versus Munich Departures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVGOMunich Departures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews52.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSWM Services GmbHhab.it.art

Customer experience

MVGO

All ratings2,027 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative46.7%

Munich Departures

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative42.0%

Bugs and requests

MVGO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ticket not loading in app after purchase
  • Issues with bike unlocking and locking
  • Login screen not working
  • App crashing on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for Apple Pay
  • Improved ticket purchasing flow
  • Better integration with transit schedules
  • More intuitive bike rental process
  • Ability to view past charges

Munich Departures

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MVGO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Munich Departures

One-time1
  • PremiumFree

Questions

Is MVGO free?
MVGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Munich Departures free?
Munich Departures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MVGO or Munich Departures?
MVGO is rated higher. MVGO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Munich Departures averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MVGO or Munich Departures have ads?
Neither MVGO nor Munich Departures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVGO or Munich Departures?
MVGO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Munich Departures every 7 months. Most recently, MVGO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Munich Departures on October 20, 2026.

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