Glimble: NS, Arriva and more Android

Glimble: NS, Arriva and more

Travel without an OV-chipkaart by bus, train, metro, tram and more

Features & Capabilities

Glimble combines a travel planner with in-app ticketing for Dutch transport. Plan routes across NS, Arriva, GVB and more, and buy tickets directly in the app with iDEAL, credit card, or PayPal.

Real-time updates, QR codes for tickets, and a simple swipe-in experience make commuting across buses, trains, trams and metros smoother—even on cross-border trips.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Arriva Personenvervoer Nederland B.V.
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arriva.glimble
Email:
kl*****@glimble.nl
Website:
https://www.glimble.nl

User Reviews

Users find Glimble helpful for managing tickets and navigating Dutch transport but criticize unreliable live updates, frequent crashes, and limited ticket purchase options. Many report difficulties with QR code scanning, app usability issues including excessive clicks, slow loading, and poor route info accuracy. Despite app responsiveness and coverage of transport types, the app lacks key features like favoriting lines and offline ticket access, leading to frustration. Customer service is noted as positive by some but overall, users highlight significant execution challenges impacting daily use.
Pros
  • Smooth and fluent operation across devices, optimized for travelers in the Netherlands
  • Allows purchasing and managing tickets for multiple cities and transport types in one app
  • Provides a helpful travel guide simplifying navigation through diverse transportation options
  • Responsive customer service that resolves issues like double charges
Cons
  • Frequent inaccuracies in live travel advice and bus arrival times
  • Issues with ticket purchasing, including payment failures and limited route availability
  • App crashes and slow loading times, including QR code scanning problems
  • Poor user interface usability with many clicks needed and confusing navigation
  • Lack of features such as favoriting lines, offline ticket access, and clear backup options
Recent reviews
It should be advertised way more often to annoy people even more. I will therefore never use it, defeating its own purpose. @Hillie (below reponse): No, I won't, since you already made yourself irrelevant
by Xe*****, 2024-12-25

I checked this app as a app developer 😊 and i see that it works fluently in devices, also is fully optimize with all the functionality that a traveller needs. I will recommend everyone who visit Netherlands to use this app as a guide.
by Er*****, 2024-12-19
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