Comparison

Vy vs UT.no

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

UT.no

Plan your outdoor adventures with detailed maps, trail information, and trip suggestions. Save favorites, check into destinations, and track your journeys. Download offline maps for areas with no mobile signal.

Highlights
  • Detailed hiking maps with trails
  • Thousands of trip suggestions
  • Save favorite trips and cabins
  • Check in at cabins and destinations
  • Track trips and save locations
  • Download offline maps
Features
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With the UT app you can: - View detailed hiking maps with marked trails or ski tracks, as well as other useful map layers for trip planning - Find thousands of trip suggestions, cabins, and destinasjons all over the country - Save your favorite trips or cabins in your own lists - Get inspired by our lists of recommended destinations, cabins, and trips - “Check in” at cabins and destinations with SjekkUT - Track your trips and save your own favorite places - Download offline maps that you can use when you’re outdoors without mobile coverage Remember that all activities in nature is at your own risk, and the app is only intended as a extra tool for planning and navigation. Your phone may run out of battery or stop working. Therefore, bring a map and compass when going on a trip in the outdoors - they always work. Also see the Norwegian Mountain Code at https://www.dnt.no/en/mountaincode. These tips helps you plan and complete a safe, enjoyable trip – which is also safe.

Screenshots

Vy4 screens
UT.no4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vy at none against UT.no's shown. Vy also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). UT.no's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 18%). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vy ships an update every 2 weeks, UT.no fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vy versus UT.no: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVyUT.no
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB80 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVygruppen ASDen Norske Turistforening

Customer experience

Vy

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

UT.no

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Vy

No in-app purchases

None

UT.no

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vy free?
Vy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UT.no free?
UT.no is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vy or UT.no have ads?
UT.no shows ads; Vy does not.
Which is updated more often, Vy or UT.no?
Vy ships an update every 2 weeks, and UT.no fortnightly. Most recently, Vy was updated on September 20, 2026 and UT.no on September 3, 2026.

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