Comparison

SBB Mobile vs Trott'

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

Head to head
About

SBB Mobile

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
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SBB Mobile: your personal travel companion for public transport. Want to know ahead of time if your train will arrive on time? Want to have quicker access to your ticket during ticket inspection? Want to be able to find your way better at the station and have reliable map information? We have good news for you! SBB Mobile can do it all. And much more. The heart of the app is the new navigation bar with the following menu points and content. Plan • Plan your journey with a simple timetable search via the touch timetable or use your current position as the origin or destination, locating it on the map. • Buy your ticket for the whole of Switzerland in just two clicks. Your travelcards on the SwissPass are applied. • Travel particularly affordably with supersaver tickets or Saver Day Passes. Trips • Save your trip and we will provide you with all the information you need during your journey under ‘Single Trips’: everything from departure and arrival times, platform information and service disruptions to train formations and walking routes. • Set up your personal commuter route under ‘Commuting’ and receive push notifications about rail service disruptions. • The app accompanies you from door to door as you travel and you will receive information about delays, disruption and interchange times via push notification. EasyRide • Check in, hop on and head off – across the entire GA Travelcard network. • EasyRide calculates the right ticket for your journey on the basis of the routes you travelled and charges you the relevant amount subsequently. Tickets & Travelcards • Show your public transport travelcards digitally with SwissPass Mobile. • It also gives you an overview of your valid and expired tickets and travelcards on the SwissPass. Shop & Services • Buy regional transport tickets and Day Passes for the GA Travelcard area of validity quickly and easily without searching the timetable. • In the ‘Services’ section, you can find lots of useful links about travel. Profile •  Straightforward access to your personal settings and our customer support. Contact us. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch: https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable/mobile-apps/sbb-mobile/contact.html Data security and authorisations. What permissions does SBB Mobile need and why? Location For connections from your current location, the GPS function must be activated so that SBB Mobile can find the nearest stop. This also applies if you want to have the nearest stop displayed in the timetable. Calendar and e-mail You can save connections in your own calendar and send them by e-mail (to friends, an external calendar). SBB Mobile requires read and write permissions to be able to import your desired connection into the calendar. Access to the camera SBB Mobile requires access to your camera to take pictures directly in the app for your personalised touch timetable. Internet access SBB Mobile requires internet access to search the timetable as well as for ticket purchases. Memory To support offline functions, e.g. station/stop list, connections (history) and purchased tickets, SBB Mobile requires access to your device’s memory (saving app-specific settings).

About

Trott'

Easily explore your city with an eco-friendly electric scooter sharing service. Locate, unlock, and ride scooters for a sustainable and stylish way to get around town. Prioritizes safety with regular maintenance and riding guidelines.

Highlights
  • Locate and reserve scooters
  • Unlock and ride with app
  • Effortless city navigation
  • Safety tips and guidelines
  • Zero-emission rides
  • Dedicated parking zones
Features
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Trott' offers a mobility service to explore and get around town by offering an eco-friendly and practical mobility solution. We believe in a future where cities are more accessible and sustainable, and we're proud to be part of that change. With Trott' you move around the city in style, safely and sustainably.  To use our service simply follow our guidelines: Key Features: 1-Unlock & Ride: With just a few taps on your smartphone, unlock a Trott' scooter and start your ride. Our intuitive app makes it easy to locate and reserve scooters nearby. 2-Effortless Navigation: Trott' through the city streets effortlessly on our sleek and stylish electric scooters. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or exploring new neighborhoods, Glide gets you where you need to go in style. Safety First: Your safety is our top priority. All Trott' scooters undergo regular maintenance and safety checks to ensure a smooth and secure ride. Plus, our app provides safety tips and guidelines to help you ride responsibly. Go Green: By choosing Trott', you're contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. Our electric scooters produce zero emissions, helping to reduce air pollution and carbon footprint. How to Ride? - Download the Trott' app - Sign up - Verify your email - Locate a Trott' - Scan the QR code - Push the e-scooter forward to flick the kickstand back - Push the e-scooter with one foot and accelerate gently on the throttle - Enjoy your ride! It is always important to respect and be aware of the rules of the roads for a safe community: - We strongly recommend to wear a helmet before any ride.  - Ride in bike lanes, not on sidewalks. -Do not double ride! it is dangerous for you! - Park in our dedicated parking zones. Make sure to park neatly and keep sidewalks clear.  -Do not forget to flag your vehicle on the app if you spot any damages! Our team is made up of professionals who are passionate about urban mobility and sustainability, and we do everything we can to offer our customers the highest quality service possible.

Screenshots

SBB Mobile4 screens
Trott'4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trott' at 5.0 against SBB Mobile's 3.9. Trott' also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SBB Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trott' holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBB Mobile has 71 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBB Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Trott' every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SBB Mobile versus Trott': the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBB MobileTrott'
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (71 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSBB AGJM Fleets Intl

Customer experience

SBB Mobile

All ratings71 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative25.4%
Written reviews563 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative29.3%

Trott'

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SBB Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Trott'

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SBB Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Trott'

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBB Mobile free?
SBB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trott' free?
Trott' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SBB Mobile or Trott'?
Trott' is rated higher. SBB Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Trott' averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SBB Mobile or Trott' have ads?
SBB Mobile shows ads; Trott' does not.
Which is updated more often, SBB Mobile or Trott'?
SBB Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trott' every 11 days. Most recently, SBB Mobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and Trott' on October 6, 2026.

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