HSL vs SwoopUp Driver
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
SwoopUp Driver
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Swoop Up drivers are more than drivers — they’re part of a movement. Work flexible shifts, earn competitive pay, and serve your community with pride. Pick up shifts or drive as you go Get paid weekly + tips Earn bonuses during peak hours Track jobs, routes, and payouts from one simple dashboard Drive local. Earn more. Empower your city — with Swoop Up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SwoopUp Driver at none against HSL's shown. HSL's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, 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.
HSL ships an update monthly, SwoopUp Driver every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HSL | SwoopUp Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (482 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 482 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helsingin seudun liikenne | All N One Deliveries LLC |
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
SwoopUp Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HSL
No in-app purchases
SwoopUp Driver
No in-app purchases
