Vy vs Tromso App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Tromso App
Explore Norway's Arctic capital with this comprehensive travel guide. Get real-time aurora forecasts, discover hidden spots, and plan your adventures, from whale watching to Sami culture. Offers offline maps and safety alerts for a seamless trip.
- Real-time aurora forecast
- Interactive map with attractions
- Book tours and transport
- Offline map functionality
- Learn modules on local culture
- Safety alerts for weather and avalanches
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Discover Tromsø - Norway's Arctic capital. Your pocket guide to the Northern Lights, fjords, and Arctic adventures. LIVE AURORA & WEATHER • Real-time aurora forecast and activity monitor • Best viewing spots with GPS coordinates • Push alerts (PRO) when conditions are good • Winter driving and safety tips EXPLORE THE ARCTIC • Interactive map with attractions, viewpoints, and restaurants • 50+ hidden spots and photo locations • Smart clothing guide based on live temperature • Learn modules: Northern Lights, Sami culture, responsible tourism • Safety Push Alerts: Get notifications when there will be avalanche risk PLAN YOUR TRIP • Book tours - whale watching, husky sledding, aurora chasing • Transport: buses, ferries, airport transfers • Events and festivals in Tromsø • Offline map for when you're off the grid WHY TROMSØ APP Built for travelers who want to experience the Arctic with respect for local structures and engage, about keeping Tromso fragile eco-system safe. Real-time data, local insights, and everything you need in one app. Download free. Upgrade to Traveler Pro for aurora alerts, premium spots and 30-day aurora forecasts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tromso App at 5.0 against Vy's 2.9. Vy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tromso App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Vy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tromso App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vy has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vy ships an update every 10 days, Tromso App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vy | Tromso App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vygruppen AS | Andrzej Gladysz |
Customer experience
Vy
Tromso App
In-app purchases
Vy
No in-app purchases
Tromso App
- Traveler Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Traveler Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
