Comparison

1409 vs Strul

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

Head to head
About

1409

Features
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Realtidsinformation om tågtrafiken i Sverige. Se trafikstörningar, förseningsorsaker och var tågen befinner sig.

About

Strul

Features
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Master your commute with Strul® – Real-time transit updates Start your day with a clear view of the traffic situation in Stockholm (SL), Gothenburg (Västtrafik), and the Swedish railway network—right from your breakfast table. With Strul®, you get instant access to your favorite lines without unnecessary clicking. Get real-time updates on delays, cancelled departures, moved bus stops, and elevator outages directly from official sources. Whether you are commuting within Södermalm, heading to Arlanda Airport, or traveling across Sweden, Strul provides the facts you need to plan your journey better. A transparent and fast alternative to the standard transit apps. KEY FEATURES: LIVE MAP (SL/Vasttrafik): See exactly where your bus or train is located. Should I run now or can I chill? DEPARTURE TIMES: Real-time departures for every station and stop in the SL and Västtrafik networks. REPORT ISSUES: Be a hero for your fellow commuters. Report disruptions you see so others can avoid the "strul." CUSTOM SETTINGS: Save your most-used lines (e.g., Bus 57 or 602) for instant status updates. COMPREHENSIVE MAPS: Includes Subway (Tunnelbana), Bus, Commuter train (Pendeltåg), and Tram maps for the Stockholm region. AIRPORT UPDATES: Real-time arrivals and departures for Stockholm Arlanda and Stockholm Bromma. WHY CHOOSE STRUL®? SAVE TIME: Avoid waiting in the freezing wind for a bus that isn't coming. RELIABLE DATA: Information is pulled directly from official systems (Trafiklab/SL) and prioritized via strul.info. MULTILINGUAL: Direct translation of traffic info into English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian. FUTURE READY: Prepared for new infrastructure, including the upcoming Yellow Line in Stockholm. Note: Information provided by Strul is indicative. For exact details, please always refer to official SL or Västtrafik channels.

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Verdict

The call

1409 and Strul are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1409 ships an update every 4 weeks, Strul fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
1409 versus Strul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1409Strul
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTydal Systems ABStefan Eng

In-app purchases

None

1409

No in-app purchases

None

Strul

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1409 free?
1409 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strul free?
Strul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1409 or Strul have ads?
Both 1409 and Strul show ads.
Which is updated more often, 1409 or Strul?
1409 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Strul fortnightly. Most recently, 1409 was updated on September 17, 2026 and Strul on September 17, 2026.

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