HSL vs Waltti Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HSL
Plan your public transport journeys in the Helsinki region, buy tickets, and get real-time updates. Access buses, trains, metro, trams, and ferries all in one place.
- Public transport ticket purchase
- Journey planner
- Real-time timetables
- Vehicle tracking
- Service disruption alerts
- Multiple payment options
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Buses, trains, the Metro, trams and ferry – all in one app. The HSL app allows you to buy public transport tickets for the Helsinki region, find the best routes using the Journey Planner, view all timetables, and receive personalized transport information. You can buy single, day and season tickets for both adults and children via the HSL app. Adult multi-journey tickets and discounted tickets for students and passengers aged 70 and over are also available via the app. You can pay using the most popular payment methods, including debit/credit cards, MobilePay, phone bill and commuter benefits. The HSL app's Journey Planner helps you find routes and informs you about the ticket needed for your journey. You can view real-time stop-specific departure and arrival times and track vehicles in real time. The app also displays any service changes and disruptions, and you can choose to receive notifications about these updates directly on your phone. More information about Helsinki region public transport: hsl.fi
Waltti Mobile
Purchase public transport tickets and plan your journeys with real-time schedule information. This app displays your location and nearby bus lines, stops, and routes. It supports multiple ticket purchases and offers a convenient way to travel.
- Buy public transport tickets
- Display tickets for validation
- Purchase multiple tickets
- Journey planner
- Real-time schedule information
- View nearest bus lines and stops
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With Waltti Mobile you can buy public transport tickets easily. When boarding a bus, show the Waltti Mobile ticket display to the card reader or the driver. The QR code and the remaining validity period are displayed on the ticket. You can buy multiple tickets at the same time. The application also allows you to use the journey planner. The service shows your location and the nearest bus lines, stops, routes, and schedule information. Waltti Mobile is available in the following cities: Hämeenlinna JOJO, Joensuu Linkki, Jyväskylä Kajaani Jonne&Minne, Kotka Koutsi, Kouvola Vilkku, Kuopio Kymenlaakso LSL, Lahti Jouko, Lappeenranta Mikkeli Oulu Linkkari, Rovaniemi Paikku, Salo Lifti, Vaasa Pori Raasepori Accessibility statement: https://kauppa.waltti.fi/media/authority/999/files/Accessibility_statement_for_Waltti_mobile_application.htm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Waltti Mobile at 4.9 against HSL's 3.9. Waltti Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HSL's advantage is review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and ratings volume (484 vs 40). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Waltti Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSL has 484 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of HSL's written reviews are positive against 0% of Waltti Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HSL ships an update monthly, Waltti Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HSL | Waltti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (484 ratings) | 4.9 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 484 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helsingin seudun liikenne | Waltti Solutions Oy |
Customer experience
HSL
Waltti Mobile
Bugs and requests
HSL
Reported bugs
4 issues- Version 4.2.0 does not work on iPhone6 (iOS 12.5.5)
- Routes go blank, nothing to go back
- Login problems, like a scam
- Unable to create account, login, or purchase tickets
Requested features
3 requests- Allow buying multiple tickets in a single purchase
- Add maps showing all routes
- Provide email verification option instead of just SMS
Waltti Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HSL
No in-app purchases
Waltti Mobile
No in-app purchases
