# VRT mobil

> The regional bus and train app for Eifel, Hunsrück, Mosel, Ruwer, Saar and Sauer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdv.VRTCompanion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdv.VRTCompanion)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mdv.VRTCompanion`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VRT GmbH
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 204,426
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (1,491 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.152.1.2648940
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-16
- **First published:** 2012-02-23
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mdv.VRTCompanion)
- **Website:** [http://www.vrt-info.de/](http://www.vrt-info.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.vrt-info.de/app-datenschutzerklaerung](https://www.vrt-info.de/app-datenschutzerklaerung)

## Description

The VRT mobil app is your go-to travel companion for public transport in the Eifel, Hunsrück, Moselle, Ruwer, Saar, and Sauer regions. This free app offers precise, real-time information on bus and train arrivals and departures, tailored especially for regional transport. With VRT mobil, you get convenient timetable searches, current travel updates, and customizable delay notifications.

Beyond travel info, VRT mobil enables seamless online ticket purchases—including the Germany ticket—with secure payment via PayPal, credit card, or SEPA. You can also book on-call buses and organize your travel preferences through personal favorites lists. Designed to optimize your regional travel experience, VRT mobil is essential for both regular commuters and occasional travelers. For more details and support, visit www.vrt-info.de/app or contact app@vrt-info.de.

## Rankings

- #157,269 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.mdv.VRTCompanion.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate accurate delay information, easy stop search/location detection, and visible ticket prices. Major recurring problems are inability to log in, frequent crashes/freezes, removed or broken trip maps, and several ticketing/subscription failures. Overall the app is seen as unstable and in need of significant bug fixes and performance improvements.

### Pros

- Displays real-time delay information for many services
- Stop search and location detection make finding nearby services easy
- Shows ticket prices and (when working) allows ticket purchase

### Cons

- Frequent login failures — many users cannot sign in
- App crashes, freezes or becomes unresponsive (esp. when swapping stops)
- Map and route-display features are missing or broken for trips
- Ticketing/subscription problems: failed purchases, validation issues, unexpected renewals
- General poor stability and performance; users report slow loading and buggy behavior

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdv.VRTCompanion)