Comparison

Vy vs Strawberry

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

Head to head
About

Vy

Plan and purchase tickets for various public transport options across Norway, including trains, buses, and boats. Get real-time departure information, journey suggestions, and notifications for delays. Access your tickets digitally and enjoy additional travel-related content.

Highlights
  • Find train, bus, metro, tram, and boat departures
  • Buy tickets from Vy and other transport companies
  • See suggested itineraries with walking/biking times
  • Get real-time departure information
  • Receive delay and cancellation notifications
  • View and present digital tickets
  • Check train carriage occupancy
Features
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You can use the Vy app to quickly find departures for journeys by train, bus, metro, tram and boat across Norway. You can buy tickets from Vy and other transport companies such as Go-Ahead, SJ, Ruter, Kolumbus, Skyss and Brakar. It should always be easy to make the eco-friendly choice when travelling, so the Vy app also lets you: · See relevant suggested itineraries in the journey planner – including how long it takes to walk or bike · Get real-time information on all departures · Receive push notifications about delays and cancellations affecting your journey · View your tickets and present your ticket for inspection · Check how full each carriage on your train is · Save your favourite routes and places that you frequently visit · Book taxis across much of the country · Listen to audiobooks and podcasts, and read newspapers and magazines Thank you for travelling by public transport. Every journey counts!

About

Strawberry

Book hotel stays, manage reservations, and explore experiences across the Nordic region. Access member benefits, use mobile keys for check-in, and discover new destinations. Your ideal travel companion for business and leisure.

Highlights
  • Manage bookings and add services
  • Mobile key for room access
  • Discover destinations and book stays
  • Track membership and benefits
  • View hotel information and facilities
  • Personalized offers and discounts
Features
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This is the official app for all Strawberry experiences – book a stay, manage a booking, view your benefits, get some inspiration and explore the entire Strawberry universe. The app is the ideal travel companion before, during and after your stay for both business and leisure travellers. Key features – Manage your booking, add services, keep track of check-in and check-out times, view your room number and get all sorts of other relevant information. – Use a Mobile Key* to fast-track your check-in and get access to your room using your phone. – Discover new destinations and book your next stay in the app. – Keep track of your Strawberry membership and view your current benefits. 1. Your convenient travel companion – Manage your booking – View hotel information & facilities – Use restaurant vouchers – Access all your bookings – Amend bookings & include add-on services or products – Quick & convenient check-in/check-out – Use a Mobile Key* to fast-track your check-in and get access to your room using your phone – Save your card details for smooth payment processes – Get receipts for all your completed stays 2. Explore destinations & discover new hotels – Find new destinations & hotels – View trending places & receive customised travel tips – Plan long holidays, spa weekends, city breaks & more – Get personalised offers & exclusive member discounts 3. Book your next trip – Book hotels & experiences in the app – Find accommodation to suit your needs & preferences – Book last-minute stays or plan well in advance 4. Strawberry member benefits – Join Strawberry & earn Spenn (the first Nordic loyalty currency) – Get an overview of your membership – Get free hotel stays, exclusive member benefits & rewards – Unlock member-only benefits with Red Carpet** such as priority access to events, concerts & more – Track your Spenn & membership transactions With over 240 hotels, we are one of the largest hotel companies in the Nordics. But Strawberry is much more than just a place to stay – there’s more to explore with a whole world of experiences! We have a clear vision to create a hub of experiences across the Nordic region. Discover restaurants, spas, conference venues, events, special offers and exclusive member benefits. *Mobile Key – accessible at 100+ hotels ** Red Carpet – opt in when you join or in settings

Screenshots

Vy4 screens
Strawberry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Strawberry at 4.8 against Vy's 2.9. Strawberry also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Vy's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 5%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strawberry holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 112 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Vy's written reviews are positive against 5% of Strawberry's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vy ships an update every 2 weeks, Strawberry weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vy versus Strawberry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVyStrawberry
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (40 ratings)4.8 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings40112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB131 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVygruppen ASStrawberry Services AB

Customer experience

Vy

All ratings40 ratings
Positive42.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative52.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative71.4%

Strawberry

All ratings112 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative92.1%

In-app purchases

None

Vy

No in-app purchases

None

Strawberry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vy free?
Vy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strawberry free?
Strawberry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vy or Strawberry?
Strawberry is rated higher. Vy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Strawberry averages 4.8 from 112 ratings.
Do Vy or Strawberry have ads?
Neither Vy nor Strawberry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vy or Strawberry?
Vy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strawberry weekly. Most recently, Vy was updated on September 20, 2026 and Strawberry on September 23, 2026.

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