Comparison

RET vs Tramhuis

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

Head to head
About

RET

Plan your journeys across the Netherlands with real-time public transport information for Rotterdam. View departure times, track your travel history, and purchase tickets and subscriptions directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Real-time departure times
  • Trip planner for all of Netherlands
  • Barcode ticket purchases
  • Travel history tracking
  • Disruption notifications
  • Shared mobility options
Features
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In the RET app you can find up to date information about public transport services in Rotterdam, see your travel history and buy barcode tickets to travel with the RET. The RET app also shows the nearest stops with current departure times. Get a push notification when there is a disruption at one of your favorite lines or stops. With the planner you can travel with public transport from any location to every address in The Netherlands. The planner contains the latest departure times for bus, tram, metro and trains. Why use the RET app? - Connect your payment cards and view your full travel history with the RET; - Buy a barcode ticket to travel with RET busses, trams and metros; - Buy savings subscriptions and place them on your bank card; - Buy Park and Ride Combi Ticket; - View the latest departure times on your favorite lines, stops - Plan your trip in the travel planner; - View the available shared mobility options nearby; - Push notifications of disruptions; - Overview of all the disruptions for bus, tram & metro and lifts en escalators; - Latest weather forecast - Contact customer service

About

Tramhuis

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Hi there, welcome to Tramhuis, the place for city walks in Rotterdam. With Tramhuis, you’ll hear stories you’d otherwise miss, at places you might normally overlook. Set out and experience the city through new perspectives. With the Tramhuis app, you explore Rotterdam on foot. Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories, uncover hidden spots, and see the city from new perspectives. The app guides you step by step through the city. Choose your route and start walking. The app uses your location and plays the stories automatically. Look around, follow the rhythm of the city, and listen. What to expect
 - A podwalk in Dutch or English. Walk with your earphones and hear the stories exactly when you reach the right spot.
 - A walking route that starts at the Tramhuis, with a digital map and clear directions.
 - Stories told by people who know Rotterdam well. Good to know
 You’ll download the route at the start of your walk, so you can continue offline.  Not sure how it works or run into an issue? No worries—there’s a list of frequently asked questions in the app. The app uses your location only to trigger the audio at the right moment. You don’t need to create an account or register. Tap start, put your phone in your pocket, and start walking. Note: The app includes in-app purchases.

Screenshots

RET4 screens
Tramhuis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RET at none against Tramhuis's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Tramhuis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RET asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RET ships an update every 5 weeks, Tramhuis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RET versus Tramhuis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRETTramhuis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRETStichting Tramhuis

In-app purchases

None

RET

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tramhuis

One-time4
  • Heart of My City$3.99
  • City of Street Sculptures$3.99
  • City of Food and Cultures$3.99
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  • Building the city$3.99

Questions

Is RET free?
RET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tramhuis free?
Tramhuis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RET or Tramhuis have ads?
Neither RET nor Tramhuis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RET or Tramhuis?
RET ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tramhuis every 3 weeks. Most recently, RET was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tramhuis on October 5, 2026.

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