# SBB Mobile vs Matterhorn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SBB Mobile at 61% against Matterhorn's 17%. SBB Mobile also leads on chart position (#184 vs unranked). Matterhorn's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Matterhorn holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matterhorn has 1.3K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of SBB Mobile's written reviews are positive against 17% of Matterhorn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SBB Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Matterhorn monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBB Mobile | Matterhorn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbb-mobile/id294855237/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matterhorn/id1440571628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 365 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SBB AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/294855240) | [Bonfire AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440571627) |

## What reviewers say

### SBB Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbb-mobile/id294855237)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app serves as a comprehensive travel companion for public transport. It allows users to plan journeys, purchase tickets, and receive real-time updates on delays and disruptions.  It also offers features for managing travelcards and finding station information.

**Highlights:** Journey planning with timetable search, Ticket purchasing for all of Switzerland, Real-time trip information and service disruptions, Digital display of travelcards, EasyRide ticket calculation based on travel, Station navigation and map information

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent navigation and trip planning
- 🔒 Secure and reliable ticket purchasing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚆 Comprehensive coverage of transportation options
- 🔍 Detailed real-time information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing ticket purchasing process
- 🔑 Login and registration issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or missing location data
- 🕰️ Unreliable schedule updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected error messages when purchasing tickets
- Location tracking issues causing invalid ticket activations
- Syncing problems between app and online account
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Apple Wallet for digital tickets
- Add support for night trains and sleeper cars
- Improve search and booking for multi-passenger trips
- Provide more detailed station and platform information
- Allow users to save and manage their travel passes


### Matterhorn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matterhorn/id1440571628)

Access real-time Zermatt information, including webcams, weather, and lift status. Discover activities, book restaurant tables, and purchase tickets. Track your skiing performance and connect with friends.

**Highlights:** Live webcams and weather forecasts, Panoramic map with live e-bus timetable, Restaurant table reservations, Event listings, Lift and run status updates, Ski pass tracking and statistics, Ticket purchasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good travel app
- 👍 Fantastic details and live cam views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable app
- 🗺️ Poor ski map and navigation
- 🔑 Issues with login and payment methods
- 📍 Location services not working
- 🤔 Confusing and hard to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- QR code activation issues
- Inability to log in or reset password

**Requested features**

- Add restaurant locations to the map
- Provide detailed piste maps with lift and run information
- Improve offline functionality and caching
- Simplify ticket/pass purchasing process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBB Mobile free?

SBB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Matterhorn free?

Matterhorn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SBB Mobile or Matterhorn?

Matterhorn is rated higher. SBB Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Matterhorn averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do SBB Mobile or Matterhorn have ads?

SBB Mobile shows ads; Matterhorn does not.

### Which is updated more often, SBB Mobile or Matterhorn?

SBB Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Matterhorn monthly. Most recently, SBB Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Matterhorn on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*