HSL vs Seutu+
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
Seutu+
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Easy and fast way to buy Seutu+ tickets and to top up Seutu+ travel card. The Seutu+ season ticket is available as a travel card and mobile app. Explore the range of Seutu+ options and choose the one that best meets your needs. Features: - You can use all the most popular digital payment methods - You can pay with Epassi - Routes and timetables - Sign in with Apple More information: https://seutuplus.fi/en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Seutu+ at none against HSL's shown. HSL's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
HSL ships an update monthly, Seutu+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HSL | Seutu+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (484 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 484 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helsingin seudun liikenne | iQ Payments Oy |
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
Seutu+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HSL
No in-app purchases
Seutu+
No in-app purchases
