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Best Amsterdam Public Transport Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free amsterdam public transport apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Amsterdam Public Transport Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GVB reis appGVB reis appFree4.7★ (2.4K)NoNoSep 2026
2NS Travel PlannerNS Travel PlannerFree4.8★ (6.8K)NoNoSep 2026
3City Transport Map AmsterdamCity Transport Map AmsterdamFree—NoYesSep 2026
49292 travel planner + e-ticket9292 travel planner + e-ticketFree4.7★ (1.5K)YesNoSep 2026
5Pocket AmsterdamPocket AmsterdamFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
6Amsterdam Guide and TransitAmsterdam Guide and TransitFree—NoNoMay 2026
7City Sightseeing AmsterdamCity Sightseeing AmsterdamFree2.6★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
8StreetArt Amsterdam WalksStreetArt Amsterdam WalksFree—NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Amsterdam Public Transport

GVB reis app#1

GVB reis app by GVB Exploitatie B.V.

Dé OV app voor Amsterdam
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7😞(2.4K ratings)
Free
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Plan your public transport journeys across Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Get real-time travel information, disruption alerts, and purchase barcode tickets for immediate travel. This app helps you navigate trams, buses, metros, and ferries with ease.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful navigation
  • 🚀 Straightforward ticket purchasing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable QR code scanning
  • 🔒 Lack of secure payment options
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 💸 Tickets disappearing from app
  • 🤔 Incompatibility with Apple devices
NS Travel Planner#2

NS Travel Planner by NS Reizigers B.V.

#1 OV app of The Netherlands
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.8😐(6.8K ratings)
Free
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Plan your entire journey across the Netherlands, from door-to-door. Get real-time travel updates, check public transport options like trains, buses, and bikes, and manage your tickets and season passes easily.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for planning trips
  • 💡 Helpful for international travelers
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Accurate real-time information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 💡 Lack of Apple Pay/Wallet integration
  • 🐛 Inconsistent language support
  • 🐛 Ticket purchase problems

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FAQ about Amsterdam Public Transport

What are the best amsterdam public transport apps for iPhone?
GVB reis app tops our amsterdam public transport apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 2.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top amsterdam public transport apps we rank are free to download, including GVB reis app and NS Travel Planner.
GVB reis app has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ amsterdam public transport apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The GVB reis app helps you plan and navigate public transport journeys in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands. It provides real-time travel information, alerts for disruptions, and allows you to purchase barcode tickets for immediate travel on trams, buses, metros, and ferries.
Key features include up-to-date travel information for the entire Dutch public transport network, a trip planner for any address, disruption alerts with customizable notifications, a crowd indicator for services, and the ability to purchase and activate barcode tickets directly within the app.