SBB Mobile Reviews: Is It Legit?

Customer Experience

Positive experience60.9% of reviews
Neutral9.5% of reviews
Negative experience29.6% of reviews

~ Based on 568 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say about SBB Mobile

Is SBB Mobile Safe?

SBB Mobile appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for SBB Mobile is 76/100.

This assessment is based on 74 user ratings, with an App Store average of 3.9/5.

Safety Analysis

71.6% of ratings point to a safe experience
2.7% of ratings suggest some concerns
25.7% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 74 App Store ratings for SBB Mobile.

Is SBB Mobile Legit?

SBB Mobile appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SBB Mobile is 90/100.

Based on 90 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Extremely well done.

Best National rail app I have ever used by far.

Well made app, but be careful at checkout

Purchased a ticket + budget fire class upgrade. Turns out when doing so, the first class upgrade overwrites the ticket purchase and removed it from the order, so I boarded the train “ticketless” with a QR code for first class upgrade only, and got a 90CHF / $110USD fine from an inspector.

Hopefully their revenue team can assist with refunding the fine as the bug/error can be replicated in the app
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Ne fonctionne plus

Bonjour, j’ai été très satisfait par cette application durant les deux dernières années.

Cependant il y a environ 1-2 semaines, elle a simplement cessé de fonctionner. L’application s’ouvre, et la majorité des boutons de la bande du bas fonctionnent. Toutefois, dès que par exemple on entre un trajet, les trains/bus disponibles sont affichés, mais IMPOSSIBLE de les sélectionner, ni de faire défiler la page. On ne peut même plus revenir en arrière. Ce bug est également présent sur d’autres onglets, rendant l’application inutilisable.

J’ai demandé de l’aide autour de moi et à des contrôleurs, qui ont essayé mais n’ont pas su me dire: pour eux tout fonctionne bien. Même une réinstallation propre n’y a rien fait.

Je mets une note de 1/5 tant que ce problème n’est pas résolu, car l’application ne fonctionne objectivement pas. Je remettrai une note de 5/5 si cela se résout.

EDIT : Une mise à jour du système iOS m’a effectivement permis de nouveau d’utiliser l’application correctement. Je remets donc la note maximale.
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Response from developer

Bonjour. Merci pour votre retour. Ce problème se produisait sur les anciennes versions du système d'exploitation (par exemple la version 26.0.1) et a pu être résolu grâce à une mise à jour vers une version plus récente d'iOS. Avec la version 12.58.5 de l'application, nous corrigeons également ce problème sur les anciennes versions du système d'exploitation. Il est toutefois vivement recommandé de maintenir la version du système d'exploitation à jour. Cordialement.

Ne fonctionne plus

Bonjour, j’ai été très satisfait par cette application durant les deux dernières années.

Cependant il y a environ 1-2 semaines, elle a simplement cessé de fonctionner. L’application s’ouvre, et la majorité des boutons de la bande du bas fonctionnent. Toutefois, dès que par exemple on entre un trajet, les trains/bus disponibles sont affichés, mais IMPOSSIBLE de les sélectionner, ni de faire défiler la page. On ne peut même plus revenir en arrière. Ce bug est également présent sur d’autres onglets, rendant l’application inutilisable.

J’ai demandé de l’aide autour de moi et à des contrôleurs, qui ont essayé mais n’ont pas su me dire: pour eux tout fonctionne bien. Même une réinstallation propre n’y a rien fait.

Je mets une note de 1/5 tant que ce problème n’est pas résolu, car l’application ne fonctionne objectivement pas. Je remettrai une note de 5/5 si cela se résout.
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Response from developer

Bonjour. Merci pour votre retour. Ce problème se produisait sur les anciennes versions du système d'exploitation (par exemple la version 26.0.1) et a pu être résolu grâce à une mise à jour vers une version plus récente d'iOS. Avec la version 12.58.5 de l'application, nous corrigeons également ce problème sur les anciennes versions du système d'exploitation. Il est toutefois vivement recommandé de maintenir la version du système d'exploitation à jour. Cordialement.

Erreurs, impossible d’acheter un billet

Impossible de prendre un billet, erreurs JIS 2001, JIS 2003, inacceptable que cette fonction de base ne marche pas…

Response from developer

Bonjour. Merci pour votre retour. JIS-2001 -> Aucune correspondance n'est disponible à la date sélectionnée. JIS-2003 -> Veuillez essayer avec un arrêt ou un autre lieu à proximité. Sans disposer des informations précises et sans connaître l'itinéraire souhaité, il n'est malheureusement pas possible d'identifier l'erreur ni de la résoudre. Cordialement.

Almost perfect

We used this app during our two weeks in Switzerland. The app UI is amazing and maps sync perfectly to one’s location and give an idea about all modes of public transportation for one’s destination.

Cons
If a train or bus is delayed, the message will display a delay but the tracker will continue to show the train/tram/bus moving on the map as if it is on time while one is waiting at the station to catch it. It only updates once you get on the train/tram/bus thus suggesting that there are two different tracking methods, one preprogrammed, where the trains continue along their route (while you wait at a station/stop) and the other one live which “activates” once you get on board. It will be helpful to just have live tracking.

Another con and this might be out of SBB’s control as it is a Swiss app after all, is not showing trains from France (TGV), Germany or Italy when looking up routes within Switzerland. These trains show up on Google Maps.

However, I would still highly recommend this app.
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Response from developer

Hello. Thank you very much for the 5-star rating. I’m very pleased that you like SBB Mobile so much. We display real-time data wherever we receive it from the relevant mode of transportation (from the transportation company). This coverage is not guaranteed nationwide. We display trains from abroad that operate on the Swiss rail network according to schedule. Some trains are reserved for international travelers (ticket and seat reservation required), and in such cases, we actively direct domestic travelers to alternative trains. I hope you continue to enjoy your travels with our app. Best regards.

Fehler in der App zahlt der Kunde

Beim Versuch ein Ticket zu kaufen funktioniert Apple Pay ohne Angabe von Gründen einfach nicht, trotz mehrmaligen Versuchen an verschiedenen Tagen, in anderen Apps gibt es aber kein Problem damit. Als Alternative dann EasyRide genutzt, aber leider findet während der Zugfahrt ein App Update statt und danach ist kein EasyRide mehr aktiv. Dem Kontrolleur interessiert das natürlich nicht, er stellt nur das Bußgeld aus. Die App muss mit solchen Situationen umgehen können, dass die App upgedatet wird, während easyride läuft. Sehr ärgerlich!
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Response from developer

Guten Tag. Danke für Ihr Rückmeldung. Ich bedaure die Problematik bei der Zahlung mit Apple Pay in SBB Mobile. Wenn die Zahlung nicht klappt, wird eine Fehlermeldung ausgegeben und ein entsprechender Code. Dieser Code für für eine konkrete Analyse helfen. Mögliche Workarounds: Erfassen Sie das in Apple Pay hinterlegte Zahlungsmittel direkt in SBB Mobile. App Updates werden im Hintergrund durchgeführt. Diese haben keinen Einfluss auf eine laufende EasyRide-Reise in der App. Ausser die App wird gelöscht oder ähnliche nicht erlaubte Vorgänge durchgeführt. Freundliche Grüsse.

初期登録できない

そもそも初期登録のボタンが動作しません

Response from developer

Hello. You can register on sbb.ch (using a browser on your mobile device or computer) or, alternatively, make a purchase as a guest. Thank you and best regards

Funktioniert top

Sehr positiv fand ich, dass bei zwei Verbindungen angezeigt wurde, wo ich beim Umsteigen hinlaufen muss - sehr hilfreich!

Response from developer

Guten Tag. Vielen Dank für die 5-Sterne-Bewertung. Es freut mich sehr, dass Ihnen SBB Mobile so gut gefällt. Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin schöne Reisen mit unserer App. Mit freundlichen Grüßen.

Embarrassing

Close to unusable app

Response from developer

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to read about your negative experience. The feedback has not enough information to give you a valid answer. Please complete the feedback. Why is the app "close to unusable" in your opinion? Kind regards.

Dog tickets don’t work

I can’t buy dog tickets anymore

Response from developer

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. To purchase tickets for your dog, open the menu on the “Offer” screen by tapping the pencil icon and add a dog. You can also select additional human passengers or bicycles in the same place. Best regards.

Spectacular, powerful app you will want to rely on

Used this application for two plus weeks of rail travel in Switzerland. Combined with a Swiss Travel Pass (SwissPass), it makes both urban and rural rail travel incredibly easy. Must have application for travel in Switzerland!

Response from developer

Good day. Thank you very much for the 5* rating. I'm very pleased that you like SBB Mobile so much. I wish you continued great journeys with our app. Kind regards.

Works in WiFi - not in Mobile network

App doesn’t work in mobile network (even after reinstalling and accepting all permissions). Offline journeys are accessible- but not trip search, ticket purchase, etc while in mobile network.relied on google maps instead 😕

SBB responded with potential VPN issue. I had VPN installed - but it was not in use. We had to buy tickets / sync travel plans when in WiFi. When we are on mobile, the app won’t work

Some train stations had WiFi. But it was almost impossible to register for WiFi with open roaming. So when we connect to station WiFi, only SBB app will work

I lived in Swiz for couple of years earlier. This is not the quality I expected 😕
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Response from developer

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear about the issue you’re having with SBB Mobile when using mobile data. I assume you had roaming or mobile data available. Did you happen to have a VPN solution installed? Hello. In general, VPN solutions work with SBB Mobile. We’ve been informed of a few specific VPN solutions that are reportedly no longer working. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to reproduce the issue yet; in fact, it worked with a VPN in our own tests. You can either use SBB Mobile without a VPN or with a different VPN solution. Thank you very much for your understanding. Best regards.

Must have for travel in Switzerland

Trains are stupid expensive in Switzerland, but at least they have this amazing app. It is really the only option when it comes to figuring out what the heck you’re gonna do to get from Place to Place. It’s fully in English, and is more accurate and helpful than Google maps.

Response from developer

Good day. Thank you very much for the 5* rating. I'm very pleased that you like SBB Mobile so much. I wish you continued great journeys with our app. Kind regards.

Fehler zahlt der Kunde

App funktioniert nicht. Fahre fast jeden Tag damit. Etwa 2x im Jahr tritt ein Fehler auf bei der Kontrolle. Das ist dann die Schuld des Nutzers. Denn er ist ja dafür verantwortlich, wenn die SBB nicht programmieren kann.

Oder es ist Absicht der SBB. Gute Einnahmequelle wenn man dann gebüsst wird.

Insbesondere wenn der Schaffner selber an der App rumfummelt und jeden letzten Beweis, dass man ein easyride Ticket hatte vernichtet. Und easy Ride selber noch ausstellt.

Macht 230 CHF extra Gewinn pro Jahr für SBB. Nicht schlecht!!! Einfach nur fiese und peinliche Abzocke ist das.
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Response from developer

Guten Tag. Danke für Ihr Feedback. Ich bin für den Kundensupport bei SBB Mobile-Themen verantwortlich. Die von Ihnen beschriebene Situation können Sie hier deponieren: www.sbb.ch/de/hilfe-und-kontakt.html. Oder Sie melden sich beim Inkasso Center Einnahmen (Kontakt auf Formular, das Sie erhalten haben). Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. Freundliche Grüsse.

Aus sicht eines Touristen: Tolle App

Als Besucher in der Schweiz für mehrere Verbindungen die SBB App genutzt.
Tolles Design, einfache Handhabung und vorallem klasse Informationen bei Änderung und evtl. Verspätungen.

Nur zwei Sachen sind mir aufgefallen.
Die Halbtaxe für Touristen muss man auf der Website kaufen? Erfährt man aber erst wenn man das Internet fragt.

Es gibt 4 verschiedene Preise, es ist nicht sofort klar welcher für was das beste ist.
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Response from developer

Guten Tag. Herzlichen Dank für das Lob und die positive Bewertung. Es freut mich, dass Ihnen SBB Mobile gut gefällt. Abonnemente sind nicht direkt in der App erhältlich, werden aber nach dem Kauf in der App synchronisiert und eingerechnet (SwissPass-Login). Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin gute Reisen mit unserer App. Freundliche Grüsse.

Rubbish help

Absolutely no information about whether it's possible to upload previously purchased Swiss Travel Pass onto the app. No help whatsoever.

It’s good! But needs small improvements.

As an American visiting Switzerland for the first time, I think using this app is near perfect. However, there are a few things that could be improved upon. First, I wish when selecting an initial route the train/route (like EC 191) would show on the list of available trains. I don’t want to have to click on the connection and then the route details to see what it is. Makes communicating with people on what connections to take a little tedious. Second, the purchased ticket section should have the platform number listed on there. I understand platforms can change which is why it’s not there, but adding that to a refreshable part of the ticket or next to the ticket would make it easier. I don’t like having to find the connection again to see if the platform has changed.
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Response from developer

Hello. Thank you very much for the 5-star rating. I’m very pleased that you like SBB Mobile so much. I’m happy to take your feedback into consideration. Please note that we may not be able to implement all requests and suggestions in SBB Mobile. However, we’re more than happy to review any suggestions you make. I hope you continue to enjoy your train trips with our app, or that you’ll have a wonderful experience on your next trip to Switzerland. Best regards.

Worked great!

I visited for two weeks and bought the 15 day Swiss travel pass. The app gave great instructions for each of my destinations during my travels. Almost all of the trains and buses were on time and if they were delayed, the app would let me know. I wasn’t able to create a Swiss pass login, but the app works great as a guest so there was no need.

I would absolutely recommend. For all those who can’t understand it, it seems like a skill issue to me. All you need to do is put in your destination and the app gives you precise instructions on where to go and what times you need to be there from your exact location.
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Works in WiFi - not in Mobile network

App doesn’t work in mobile network (even after reinstalling and accepting all permissions). Offline journeys are accessible- but not trip search, ticket purchase, etc while in mobile network.relied on google maps instead 😕

Response from developer

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear about the issue you’re having with SBB Mobile when using mobile data. I assume you had roaming or mobile data available. Did you happen to have a VPN solution installed? Hello. In general, VPN solutions work with SBB Mobile. We’ve been informed of a few specific VPN solutions that are reportedly no longer working. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to reproduce the issue yet; in fact, it worked with a VPN in our own tests. You can either use SBB Mobile without a VPN or with a different VPN solution. Thank you very much for your understanding. Best regards.