Comparison

MVGO vs swaxi

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

swaxi

This ridesharing service offers flexible, on-demand transportation within the city. Book a ride through the app and be picked up at a virtual stop, with routes dynamically adjusted based on passenger requests. Travel sustainably by sharing rides with others heading in similar directions.

Highlights
  • On-demand ridesharing
  • Flexible routes
  • Virtual stops
  • Pooling service
  • Sustainable travel
  • Supplement to public transport
Features
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What is the swaxi?
 swaxi is the flexible ridesharing service of Stadtwerke Augsburg (swa) - a supplement to swa Bus & Tram. We offer you individual mobility according to your needs. Simply order via app and get to your destination without a fixed timetable. You enter your start and destination and the app finds you a ride in one of our car. After booking, we pick you up at the virtual stop and take you to your destination. Note: You need an internet connection to book the swaxi.
 Your advantage:
 With virtual stops you can use even more stops than with swa Bus & Tram.
 What makes the swaxi special? 
swaxi is a pooling service and therefore the route of the swaxi does not follow a fixed timetable. The route is determined by your trip request and the trip requests of other swaxi customers. You share a ride if other customers also want to go in the same or a similar direction. In this way, you travel sustainably and help to conserve resources. In addition, you will help shape swa's transport services in the long term. 
Contact:
 We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, suggestions or problems, please send us an e-mail to: kundencenter@sw-augsburg.de.

Screenshots

MVGO4 screens
swaxi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: swaxi at free against MVGO's free with in-app purchases. swaxi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (47% vs 39%). MVGO's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

swaxi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVGO has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of MVGO's written reviews are positive against 47% of swaxi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVGO ships an update every 3 weeks, swaxi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MVGO versus swaxi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVGOswaxi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.7.2
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSWM Services GmbHStadtwerke Augsburg Holding GmbH

Customer experience

MVGO

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

swaxi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.6%

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

swaxi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MVGO

No in-app purchases

None

swaxi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVGO free?
MVGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is swaxi free?
swaxi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MVGO or swaxi?
swaxi is rated higher. MVGO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while swaxi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MVGO or swaxi have ads?
Neither MVGO nor swaxi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVGO or swaxi?
MVGO ships an update every 3 weeks, and swaxi fortnightly. Most recently, MVGO was updated on November 1, 2026 and swaxi on November 3, 2026.

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