# NS Travel Planner

> #1 OV app of The Netherlands

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id370362301](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id370362301)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id370362301`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NS Reizigers B.V.
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (6,821 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.53.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2010-05-03
- **Size:** 196 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ns-travel-planner/id370362301)
- **Website:** [https://www.ns.nl/journeyplanner](https://www.ns.nl/journeyplanner)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ns.nl/en/privacy](https://www.ns.nl/en/privacy)

## Description

NS Travel Planner is your free, all-in-one travel companion for the Netherlands. Plan your entire door-to-door journey to any address, stay up to date with real-time travel information and disruptions, and quickly access tickets in one place.

Nearby me shows available transport options in your neighborhood—from train, bus, tram, and metro to public transport bicycles and shared cars—so you can choose the best way to get moving. Manage your journey and preferences in Mijn NS, including balance, journey details, travel class, and season tickets, for a smooth, flexible trip every day.

## Rankings

- #21,734 — Overall

## Review summary

Users generally find NS Travel Planner useful for ticketing and trip planning, and value timely updates. However, recurring issues across multiple reviews include removal or hiding of saved trips and the departures tab, frustrating login experiences, and missing payment and offline features (no Apple Pay, no Wallet integration, no offline tickets). These problems create workflow friction for travelers and suggest inconsistent functionality and support.

### Pros

- Easy to buy train tickets and plan trips
- User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation for international users
- Regular platform updates that improve performance
- Planning features help users organize trips effectively

### Cons

- Saved trips feature removed or hidden, making saving and comparing routes difficult
- Departures tab removal / UI changes reduce available options
- Login/authentication difficulties and painful login flow
- Lack of Apple Pay support for ticket purchases
- No Apple Wallet integration and no offline ticket access (requires internet)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id370362301)