ÜSTRA vs sprinti
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ÜSTRA
Plan your journeys, purchase tickets, and access real-time public transport information for the Hannover region. Find connections, view schedules, and manage your travel needs all in one place.
- Real-time trip planning
- Purchase all ticket types
- Secure online payment
- Departure time and schedule access
- Save favorite destinations
- Integrated mobility options
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ÜSTRA, regiobus and GVH become the new ÜSTRA. With the official ÜSTRA app (previously Mein GVH app) you will travel smartly throughout the Hannover region by public transport. Trip information, connections and tickets – all in one app. All tickets in one app One-way, day and monthly tickets - the entire ticket selection is available to you at any time. Pay conveniently Buy tickets simply and securely online - even without registration. Supports Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal. Optimised travel planning The shortest way to the fastest connection with all the important information and traffic news. Everything at a glance The well structured home screen lets you access departure times and schedules quickly and easily. Save your favourites With the convenient "Take me there" feature, you can get to your favourite places and frequently selected destinations with just one click. Seamless mobility Information and booking options for taxis, bus on demand and Car-sharing. Nearby departures Using GPS, the app determines the nearest stations and provides you with an overview of the current schedules.
sprinti
Book flexible rides in specific regions with this intuitive app. It picks you up from virtual stops and takes you to your destination, integrating with public transport for efficient travel. Accessible and comfortable, it operates seven days a week.
- Flexible ride booking
- Virtual stop pickups
- Public transport integration
- Accessible vehicles
- Comfortable travel
- Seven-day service
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Simply arrive better with sprinti. With the intuitive sprinti app, you can book your rides in Sehnde, Springe and Wedemark the way that suits you best - completely flexible and convenient. No matter whether your ride is to take place immediately or in a few days' time. sprinti picks you up at one of the many virtual stops near you and takes you from there to your destination. The virtual stops are not far away from your actual location. Service hours: sprinti is available for you seven days a week. Rates: On sprinti rides, the GVH rates apply. You therefore need a valid ticket for your travels. If you don't have one yet, you can easily purchase a ticket in the GVH app. Travel information: When you send your request, the sprinti app includes the entire public transport system: this way, the most efficient mobility offer is always delivered to you. Accessibility: All sprintis are designed to be accessible, so that people with limited mobility can enjoy the service as well. Facilities: All sprintis are modern and equipped to a high standard, so that you can enjoy your privacy as well as a great deal of comfort on your travels. Still have some questions? We are available for you via email at sprinti@gvh.de You can also find more information about sprinti at www.sprinti.gvh.de.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: sprinti at every 5 weeks against ÜSTRA's every 8 months. sprinti also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 25%). ÜSTRA's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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.
ÜSTRA ships an update every 8 months, sprinti every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ÜSTRA | sprinti |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Großraum-Verkehr Hannover GmbH | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
ÜSTRA
sprinti
In-app purchases
ÜSTRA
No in-app purchases
sprinti
No in-app purchases








