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DB Navigator gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
DB Navigator by Deutsche Bahn is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 42 events
- ✏️DB Navigator added hidden keywords: dhliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · ES
- ✏️DB Navigator added hidden keywords: frankfurtiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦DB Navigator updated to version 26.20.0iOSTrick or treat? We chose fine-tuning instead.
With this update, we've further optimised the app and improved a few details behind the scenes, so you can continue travelling with ease.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 📦DB Navigator updated to version 26.20.0AndroidTrick or treat? We chose fine-tuning instead.
With this update, we've further optimised the app and improved a few details behind the scenes, so you can continue travelling with ease.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Wear OS · VN
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · SE · Top Free · Travel & Local · VN
- 📦DB Navigator updated to version 26.19.0iOSAs autumn begins outside, we're taking care of the details.
With this update, we've continued to improve the app and fine-tuned lots of little things behind the scenes, so you can keep travelling with ease.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Free · Wear OS · ES · Top Free · Wear OS · NL · Top Free · Travel & Local · NL · Top Free · Wear OS · SE
- 📈DB Navigator charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Sweden · Vietnam
- 📈DB Navigator charting in a new country in 5 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Thailand · Turkey · +1 more
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Free · Wear OS · TR · Top Free · Travel & Local · TR · Top Free · Wear OS · TW
- ✏️DB Navigator added hidden keywords: fahrradiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦DB Navigator updated to version 26.19.0AndroidAs autumn begins outside, we're taking care of the details.
With this update, we've continued to improve the app and fine-tuned lots of little things behind the scenes, so you can keep travelling with ease.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #16AndroidTop Free · All Apps · DE
- ✏️DB Navigator added hidden keywords: müncheniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · IT
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #15iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #20AndroidTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #16iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #21AndroidTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📦DB Navigator updated to version 26.18.0iOSSometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.
That's why we've made a few small improvements and further enhanced the app with this update.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 📈DB Navigator hit #1iOSTop Free · Travel · DE
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #20iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Travel · IN
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #24AndroidTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #27AndroidTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Wear OS · IN
- 📈DB Navigator charting in a new countryAndroidRussia
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #22iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Travel · IT
- 📈DB Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #24iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈DB Navigator charting in a new country in 7 chartsiOSUnited Arab Emirates · Canada · China · France · +3 more
- 📦DB Navigator updated to version 26.18.1AndroidSometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.
That's why we've made a few small improvements and further enhanced the app with this update.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 🆕DB Navigator first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidGermany
- 🆕DB Navigator first spotted by AppInsideriOS#27 in Top Free · All Apps · Germany
- 📦DB Navigator version 26.17.0iOSNo release notes
- 📦DB Navigator version 26.17.0AndroidWhile you plan your journeys, we take care of the details.
With this update, we've continued to refine, optimise and fine-tune things behind the scenes, so the app can keep supporting you reliably wherever you travel.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.… more - 🆕DB Navigator released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕DB Navigator released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
DB Navigator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
DB Navigator is a free travel planning and ticketing app by Deutsche Bahn for booking German rail, bus, and regional transport, including the Deutschland-Ticket. The app holds strong positions in its home market at #2 DE Travel Free and #26 DE All Apps Free, while maintaining moderate visibility in international markets like Japan (#116 JP Travel Free) and France (#152 FR Travel Free).
Similar apps: Trainline, Omio, Citymapper
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
DB Navigator’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v26.17.0 · checked 27 Sep 2026
DB Navigator downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 50M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where DB Navigator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How DB Navigator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #2 | 7 of 30 countries | #185 | – |
| Google Play | #1 | 20 of 23 countries | #125 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
United States ▲ ×11+ ·
Brazil ▲ +91%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,083 | 94% | steady | |
| 243 | 3% | ▲ ×11+ | |
| 88 | 1% | ▲ +5% | |
| 55 | 1% | steady | |
| 43 | 0% | ▼ -28% | |
| 31 | 0% | ▲ +91% | |
| 30 | 0% | ▼ -12% | |
| 29 | 0% | ▲ +16% | |
| 29 | 0% | ▼ -22% | |
| 28 | 0% | ▼ -54% | |
| 21 | 0% | ▼ -7% | |
| 13 | 0% | ▼ -47% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 2.8k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 365k 916 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 367k |
What users say about DB Navigator
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe payment gateway failures with US credit cards and Apple Pay, often resulting in rejected transactions or forced use of PayPal. While some praise the app's interface for ticket purchasing, others criticize unreliable real-time delay data and poor English localization.
Mixed (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Fabulously easy and intuitive”
- Useful
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Declined Payments Cost Me More”
- Features & content: “Good features, terrible UI flaws”
- Crashes & bugs: “But most of the time it just doesn’t work”
- Login & account: “Some ethnicities are banned”
About DB Navigator
With DB Navigator, you can plan your route, find the right connections and book tickets for local and long-distance travel directly in the app. Whether you're using the Deutschland-Ticket, commuting by bus and train, or travelling on ICE, IC and regional services, real-time travel information, up-to-date timetables and bookable e-scooters and bikes help you stay flexible wherever you go.
YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
• Subscribe to and manage your Deutschland-Ticket
• Book tickets for local and long-distance travel
• Real-time timetables, journey planning and route planning
• Journey Companion with automatic travel updates
• Real-time travel information, platform details and coach sequence information
• Komfort Check-in for more relaxed long-distance journeys
• Demand indicator for many trains
• Rent e-scooters and bikes directly in the app
• Send travel information to your smartwatch
DEUTSCHLAND-TICKET & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Travel conveniently across Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket on local public transport. Subscribe to your Deutschland-Ticket directly in DB Navigator and find connections for buses, trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional services. Our filters help you quickly identify which connections are valid with the Deutschland-Ticket.
BOOK TICKETS AT THE BEST PRICE
Book your tickets and use mobile tickets for local and long-distance travel in just a few steps. Whether you're travelling by regional train, ICE or IC, the Best Price Finder helps you discover great-value fares and compare suitable connections with ease. Travel across Germany from as little as €6.99.
REAL-TIME TIMETABLES, TRAVEL UPDATES & ROUTE PLANNING
Use DB Navigator as your timetable and route planner for Germany and beyond. Access up-to-date timetable information, find the right connection and stay informed with real-time departure, arrival and interchange information. We'll keep you updated every step of the way.
TRAVEL COMPANION FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL
Keep track of your journey at all times with your digital travel companion. Save connections and automatically receive important updates about your route. If there are any changes, you'll be notified immediately so you can stay up to date throughout your journey.
MAKE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIN TRAVEL EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE
Take advantage of special features designed for long-distance rail travel. With Komfort Check-in, you can check yourself in conveniently. Journey details also include the latest coach sequence information, allowing you to see exactly where your coach will stop on the platform. The demand indicator helps you find a more comfortable seat.
BUS, TRAIN, E-SCOOTER & BIKE
Combine different modes of transport in a single journey. Alongside bus and train services, you can book a suitable e-scooter or bike seamlessly in the app and cover the first or last mile with ease. The integrated map also helps you find your way around and displays walking
DB Navigator App Store
DB Navigator gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
DB Navigator is #2 in Travel Free in Germany and charting in 7 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DB Navigator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
DB Navigator is a free travel planning and ticketing app by Deutsche Bahn for booking German rail, bus, and regional transport, including the Deutschland-Ticket. The app holds strong positions in its home market at #2 DE Travel Free and #26 DE All Apps Free, while maintaining moderate visibility in international markets like Japan (#116 JP Travel Free) and France (#152 FR Travel Free).
Similar apps: Trainline, Omio, Citymapper
DB Navigator on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
DB Navigator’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
DB Navigator downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where DB Navigator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How DB Navigator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| TravelFree | #2 | |
| All AppsFree | #35 | |
| TravelFree | #185 | |
| TravelFree | #160 | |
| TravelFree | #164 | |
| TravelFree | #144 | |
| TravelFree | #187 | |
| TravelFree | #197 |
Apps near DB Navigator on the chart
Travel Free, around #2.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
United States ▲ ×11+ ·
Brazil ▲ +91%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,083 | 94% | steady | |
| 243 | 3% | ▲ ×11+ | |
| 88 | 1% | ▲ +5% | |
| 55 | 1% | steady | |
| 43 | 0% | ▼ -28% | |
| 31 | 0% | ▲ +91% | |
| 30 | 0% | ▼ -12% | |
| 29 | 0% | ▲ +16% | |
| 29 | 0% | ▼ -22% | |
| 28 | 0% | ▼ -54% | |
| 21 | 0% | ▼ -7% | |
| 13 | 0% | ▼ -47% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about DB Navigator
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe payment gateway failures with US credit cards and Apple Pay, often resulting in rejected transactions or forced use of PayPal. While some praise the app's interface for ticket purchasing, others criticize unreliable real-time delay data and poor English localization.
Mixed (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Fabulously easy and intuitive”
- Useful
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Declined Payments Cost Me More”
- Features & content: “Good features, terrible UI flaws”
- Crashes & bugs: “But most of the time it just doesn’t work”
- Login & account: “Some ethnicities are banned”
About DB Navigator
With DB Navigator, you can plan your route, find the right connections and book tickets for local and long-distance travel directly in the app. Whether you're using the Deutschland-Ticket, commuting by bus and train, or travelling on ICE, IC and regional services, real-time travel information, up-to-date timetables and bookable e-scooters and bikes help you stay flexible wherever you go.
YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
• Subscribe to and manage your Deutschland-Ticket
• Book tickets for local and long-distance travel
• Real-time timetables, journey planning and route planning
• Journey Companion with automatic travel updates
• Real-time travel information, platform details and coach sequence information
• Komfort Check-in for more relaxed long-distance journeys
• Demand indicator for many trains
• Rent e-scooters and bikes directly in the app
• Send travel information to your smartwatch
DEUTSCHLAND-TICKET & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Travel conveniently across Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket on local public transport. Subscribe to your Deutschland-Ticket directly in DB Navigator and find connections for buses, trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional services. Our filters help you quickly identify which connections are valid with the Deutschland-Ticket.
BOOK TICKETS AT THE BEST PRICE
Book your tickets and use mobile tickets for local and long-distance travel in just a few steps. Whether you're travelling by regional train, ICE or IC, the Best Price Finder helps you discover great-value fares and compare suitable connections with ease. Travel across Germany from as little as €6.99.
REAL-TIME TIMETABLES, TRAVEL UPDATES & ROUTE PLANNING
Use DB Navigator as your timetable and route planner for Germany and beyond. Access up-to-date timetable information, find the right connection and stay informed with real-time departure, arrival and interchange information. We'll keep you updated every step of the way.
TRAVEL COMPANION FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL
Keep track of your journey at all times with your digital travel companion. Save connections and automatically receive important updates about your route. If there are any changes, you'll be notified immediately so you can stay up to date throughout your journey.
MAKE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIN TRAVEL EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE
Take advantage of special features designed for long-distance rail travel. With Komfort Check-in, you can check yourself in conveniently. Journey details also include the latest coach sequence information, allowing you to see exactly where your coach will stop on the platform. The demand indicator helps you find a more comfortable seat.
BUS, TRAIN, E-SCOOTER & BIKE
Combine different modes of transport in a single journey. Alongside bus and train services, you can book a suitable e-scooter or bike seamlessly in the app and cover the first or last mile with ease. The integrated map also helps you find your way around and displays walking
Latest updates
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DB Navigator Android
DB Navigator gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
DB Navigator is #1 in Travel & Local Free on Google Play in Germany and charting in 20 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DB Navigator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free travel companion app by Deutsche Bahn for planning routes, booking tickets, and accessing real-time transit information across Germany. The app dominates the German Travel & Local free charts at #1 and maintains strong visibility in Wear OS categories across multiple European markets including NL, SE, GB, and IT.
Similar apps: Citymapper, Trainline, Moovit
DB Navigator on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v26.17.0 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is built with React Native too: one codebase ships to both stores.
DB Navigator downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where DB Navigator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How DB Navigator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Apps near DB Navigator on the chart
Travel & Local Free, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about DB Navigator
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report critical failures in booking and payment functions, often citing forced updates that do not resolve issues or block access entirely. Complaints also highlight unreliable real-time data, such as missing delay information, and poor user interface design for multi-passenger bookings.
Mostly negative (35% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and speed. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “excellent app so easy to use”
- Speed & performance: “fast and very understandable”
- Useful: “Notifications are reliable and useful”
- Design: “🤩 It looks great, it feels pretty great, and it's a good experience”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “BAD: cant pay with Google Wallet”
- Crashes & bugs: “credit card function broken”
- Updates: “🤦 Update 2026: 3ds still not working 😔”
- Login & account: “Had to login 3 times till it worked”
About DB Navigator
With DB Navigator, you can plan your route, find the right connections and book tickets for local and long-distance travel directly in the app. Whether you're using the Deutschland-Ticket, commuting by bus and train, or travelling on ICE, IC and regional services, real-time travel information, up-to-date timetables and bookable e-scooters and bikes help you stay flexible wherever you go.
✨ YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
🎫 Subscribe to and manage your Deutschland-Ticket
🚆 Book tickets for local and long-distance travel
🔔 Real-time timetables, journey planning and route planning
🗺️ Journey Companion with automatic travel updates
ℹ️ Real-time travel information, platform details and coach sequence information
✅ Komfort Check-in for more relaxed long-distance journeys
👥 Demand indicator for many trains
🛴 Rent e-scooters and bikes directly in the app
⌚ Send travel information to your smartwatch
🎫 DEUTSCHLAND-TICKET & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Travel conveniently across Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket on local public transport. Subscribe to your Deutschland-Ticket directly in DB Navigator and find connections for buses, trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional services. Our filters help you quickly identify which connections are valid with the Deutschland-Ticket.
💰 BOOK TICKETS AT THE BEST PRICE
Book your tickets and use mobile tickets for local and long-distance travel in just a few steps. Whether you're travelling by regional train, ICE or IC, the Best Price Finder helps you discover great-value fares and compare suitable connections with ease. Travel across Germany from as little as €6.99.
🗺️ REAL-TIME TIMETABLES, TRAVEL UPDATES & ROUTE PLANNING
Use DB Navigator as your timetable and route planner for Germany and beyond. Access up-to-date timetable information, find the right connection and stay informed with real-time departure, arrival and interchange information. We'll keep you updated every step of the way.
🔔 TRAVEL COMPANION FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL
Keep track of your journey at all times with your digital travel companion. Save connections and automatically receive important updates about your route. If there are any changes, you'll be notified immediately so you can stay up to date throughout your journey.
🚄 MAKE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIN TRAVEL EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE
Take advantage of special features designed for long-distance rail travel. With Komfort Check-in, you can check yourself in conveniently. Journey details also include the latest coach sequence information, allowing you to see exactly where your coach will stop on the platform. The demand indicator helps you find a more comfortable seat.
🛴 BUS, TRAIN, E-SCOOTER & BIKE
Combine different modes of transport in a single journey. Alongside bus and train services, you can book a suitable e-scooter or bike seamlessly in the app and cover the first or last mile with ease. The integrated map also helps you find your way around an
What's new in 26.20.0
With this update, we've further optimised the app and improved a few details behind the scenes, so you can continue travelling with ease.
Update now!
We're looking forward to your feedback here in the store.
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