Comparison

SBB Preview vs Zermatt Schweizerhof

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SBB Preview

Test upcoming features for public transport planning and ticketing. This preview version allows early access to new functionalities before they are released in the main application. Enjoy core timetable and ticket purchase features, with a focus on innovative user experience enhancements.

Highlights
  • Test new and innovative functions
  • Timetable enquiries
  • Ticket purchases
  • Journey planning with current location
  • Digital travelcards
  • Push notifications for delays
Features
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SBB Preview — always be among the first to test the latest features. Important: SBB Preview is the preview version of the SBB Mobile app. We are using SBB Preview to test new and innovative functions and features which we want to include in the SBB Mobile app in future. The basic functions for timetable enquiries – and for ticket purchases – for journeys anywhere in Switzerland are the same in SBB Preview as in SBB Mobile. We’ve kept the Preview app in grey to make it easier to distinguish. The heart of the app is the new navigation bar with the following menu points and contents: Plan: • Plan your journey with a simple timetable request via the touch timetable or use your current position as the origin or destination, locating it on the map. • Buy your ticket for the whole of Switzerland in just two clicks. Your travelcards on your SwissPass are applied. • Travel particularly affordably with supersaver tickets or Saver Day Passes. Trips: • When purchasing tickets, your journey will be saved in the ‘Journeys’ tab. • Even if you don’t buy a ticket, you can save your journey manually in the timetable. • The app accompanies you from door to door as you travel and you will receive information about delays, disruption and interchange times via push notification. EasyRide: • Check in, get on and set off – across the entire GA Travelcard network. • EasyRide calculates the right ticket for your journey on the basis of the routes you travelled on and charges you the relevant amount subsequently. Tickets and travelcards: • Show your public transport travelcards digitally with SwissPass Mobile. • It also gives you an overview of your valid and expired tickets and travelcards on the SwissPass. Profile: • Straightforward access to your personal settings and our customer support. Contact us. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us: https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable/mobile-apps/sbb-mobile/contact.html Data security and authorisations. Why does SBB Preview need permissions? Location: For connections starting from a current location, the GPS function has to be activated so that SBB Preview can find the nearest stop. This also applies if you want to have the nearest stop displayed in the timetable. Calendar and e-mail: You can save connections in your own calendar and send them by e-mail (to friends, an external calendar). SBB Preview requires read and write permissions to be able to import your desired connection into the calendar. Access to the camera: To take photos straight in SBB Preview for the personalised touch timetable, the app needs access to the camera. You will be asked for permission. Internet access: SBB Preview needs internet access for timetable informations and ticket purchase options. Memory: To support offline functions such as the list of stops, connections (history) and ticket purchase, SBB Preview needs access to your device’s memory (save app-specific settings).

About

Zermatt Schweizerhof

Experience the charm of Zermatt and the iconic Matterhorn. This app offers a glimpse into a mountain retreat, emphasizing family, joy, and the thrill of skiing. It aims to make you feel at home in a beautiful alpine setting.

Highlights
  • Alpine scenery exploration
  • Mountain retreat atmosphere
  • Skiing and outdoor activity focus
  • Family and community feel
  • Immersive travel experience
Features
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Imagine ... Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. The mountain captivates you, your tribe follows your steps: bursts of laughter, complicity. Joy. At the Schweizerhof, you are at home: in your refuge, your home ... You are part of the family. Put on your mountain clothes, ski, and enjoy. In big, in real

Screenshots

SBB Preview4 screens
Zermatt Schweizerhof4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SBB Preview at 52% against Zermatt Schweizerhof's 0%. SBB Preview also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Zermatt Schweizerhof's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SBB Preview holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SBB Preview's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zermatt Schweizerhof's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBB Preview ships an update weekly, Zermatt Schweizerhof fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SBB Preview versus Zermatt Schweizerhof: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBB PreviewZermatt Schweizerhof
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSBBZermatt Schweizerhof

Customer experience

SBB Preview

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative36.0%

Zermatt Schweizerhof

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SBB Preview

No in-app purchases

None

Zermatt Schweizerhof

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBB Preview free?
SBB Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zermatt Schweizerhof free?
Zermatt Schweizerhof is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SBB Preview or Zermatt Schweizerhof?
SBB Preview is rated higher. SBB Preview averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Zermatt Schweizerhof averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SBB Preview or Zermatt Schweizerhof have ads?
SBB Preview shows ads; Zermatt Schweizerhof does not.
Which is updated more often, SBB Preview or Zermatt Schweizerhof?
SBB Preview ships an update weekly, and Zermatt Schweizerhof fortnightly. Most recently, SBB Preview was updated on November 2, 2026 and Zermatt Schweizerhof on November 2, 2026.

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