# Vy vs HSL

The clearest difference is rating: HSL at 3.9 against Vy's 2.9. HSL also leads on ratings volume (484 vs 40) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Vy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

HSL holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSL has 484 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Vy's written reviews are positive against 14% of HSL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vy ships an update every 10 days, HSL monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vy | HSL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy/id439655098/reviews) | **[3.9 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsl/id1340229182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **18.2% of reviews** | 14.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vygruppen AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/439655101) | [Helsingin seudun liikenne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078409528) |

## What reviewers say

### Vy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vy/id439655098)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HSL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsl/id1340229182)

Plan your public transport journeys in the Helsinki region, buy tickets, and get real-time updates. Access buses, trains, metro, trams, and ferries all in one place.

**Highlights:** Public transport ticket purchase, Journey planner, Real-time timetables, Vehicle tracking, Service disruption alerts, Multiple payment options

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for travel in Helsinki
- 👍 Convenient and worked very well
- 🚀 Great experience, nice UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and annoying
- 🐛 Doesn't work with international numbers
- 🐛 Kept coming with error triangle or claiming no internet connection
- 🐛 App doesn't function, unable to purchase tickets

**Reported bugs**

- Version 4.2.0 does not work on iPhone6 (iOS 12.5.5)
- Routes go blank, nothing to go back
- Login problems, like a scam
- Unable to create account, login, or purchase tickets

**Requested features**

- Allow buying multiple tickets in a single purchase
- Add maps showing all routes
- Provide email verification option instead of just SMS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vy free?

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

### Is HSL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vy or HSL?

HSL is rated higher. Vy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while HSL averages 3.9 from 484 ratings.

### Do Vy or HSL have ads?

HSL shows ads; Vy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vy or HSL?

Vy ships an update every 10 days, and HSL monthly. Most recently, Vy was updated on October 13, 2026 and HSL on October 10, 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.*