Comparison

Reittikello vs Linjalla

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

Head to head
About

Reittikello

Features
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Reittikello (RouteClock) is a fast, visual app for finding your public transit routes in Finland. It received the "Best New User Interface Innovation" award at the HSL Mobile Competition in May 2011. Reittikello works in the Helsinki area. • Locate yourself automatically with GPS and other cutting-edge, laser-age technologies. You can also verify these guesstimates on the map — never be misplaced again! • Point your destination visually with blazing speed. Or use a traditional search, if you aren't quite so sure where to tap. • View your route alternatives either on a clever clock-face diagram of surprising clarity, or on a classic timeline. • Follow your route of choice on the map, and see how the walks and the vehicles meander through the urban wilderness.

About

Linjalla

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Linjalla is your ultimate companion for public transport in the Helsinki region. Designed for simplicity and speed, it provides real-time tracking for HSL buses, trams, and trains. Key Features: • Real-time Map: Watch buses and trams move smoothly across Helsinki as they navigate their routes. • Smart Search: Easily find and subscribe to the specific lines you use most. • Favorites: Keep your frequent lines just a tap away for quick access. • Live Departures: View real-time departure boards for major hubs like Rautatientori and Helsinki Central Station. Whether you're a daily commuter or just visiting Helsinki, Linjalla gives you the confidence of knowing exactly when your ride is arriving.

Screenshots

Reittikello4 screens
Linjalla3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Linjalla at fortnightly against Reittikello's every 14 months. Reittikello's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Reittikello ships an update every 14 months, Linjalla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Reittikello versus Linjalla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReittikelloLinjalla
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanne KäkiAapo Laakso

In-app purchases

None

Reittikello

No in-app purchases

None

Linjalla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reittikello free?
Reittikello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linjalla free?
Linjalla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reittikello or Linjalla have ads?
Neither Reittikello nor Linjalla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reittikello or Linjalla?
Reittikello ships an update every 14 months, and Linjalla fortnightly. Most recently, Reittikello was updated on November 1, 2026 and Linjalla on October 31, 2026.

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