Comparison

ÜSTRA vs sprinti

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time trip planning
  • Purchase all ticket types
  • Secure online payment
  • Departure time and schedule access
  • Save favorite destinations
  • Integrated mobility options
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Flexible ride booking
  • Virtual stop pickups
  • Public transport integration
  • Accessible vehicles
  • Comfortable travel
  • Seven-day service
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ÜSTRA3 screens
sprinti4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ÜSTRA versus sprinti: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterÜSTRAsprinti
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroßraum-Verkehr Hannover GmbHVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

ÜSTRA

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral17.3%
Negative57.7%

sprinti

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%

In-app purchases

None

ÜSTRA

No in-app purchases

None

sprinti

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ÜSTRA free?
ÜSTRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sprinti free?
sprinti is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ÜSTRA or sprinti have ads?
Neither ÜSTRA nor sprinti shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ÜSTRA or sprinti?
ÜSTRA ships an update every 8 months, and sprinti every 5 weeks. Most recently, ÜSTRA was updated on October 17, 2026 and sprinti on October 15, 2026.

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