Comparison

SL Realtid vs Strul

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

Head to head
About

SL Realtid

Features
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Realtidsinformation för SL trafiken, Bussar, Pendeltåg, Tunnelbanan, Spårväg City, Tvärbanan, Roslagsbanan, Lidingöbanan, Saltsjöbanan och Nockebybanan. Med SL Realtid kan du enkelt se när de närmaste avgångarna från en vald station. Med funktionen "Favoriter" kan du spara dina vanligaste stationer för enkel åtkomst.

About

Strul

Features
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Master your commute with Strul® – Real-time transit updates Start your day with a clear view of the traffic situation in Stockholm (SL), Gothenburg (Västtrafik), and the Swedish railway network—right from your breakfast table. With Strul®, you get instant access to your favorite lines without unnecessary clicking. Get real-time updates on delays, cancelled departures, moved bus stops, and elevator outages directly from official sources. Whether you are commuting within Södermalm, heading to Arlanda Airport, or traveling across Sweden, Strul provides the facts you need to plan your journey better. A transparent and fast alternative to the standard transit apps. KEY FEATURES: LIVE MAP (SL/Vasttrafik): See exactly where your bus or train is located. Should I run now or can I chill? DEPARTURE TIMES: Real-time departures for every station and stop in the SL and Västtrafik networks. REPORT ISSUES: Be a hero for your fellow commuters. Report disruptions you see so others can avoid the "strul." CUSTOM SETTINGS: Save your most-used lines (e.g., Bus 57 or 602) for instant status updates. COMPREHENSIVE MAPS: Includes Subway (Tunnelbana), Bus, Commuter train (Pendeltåg), and Tram maps for the Stockholm region. AIRPORT UPDATES: Real-time arrivals and departures for Stockholm Arlanda and Stockholm Bromma. WHY CHOOSE STRUL®? SAVE TIME: Avoid waiting in the freezing wind for a bus that isn't coming. RELIABLE DATA: Information is pulled directly from official systems (Trafiklab/SL) and prioritized via strul.info. MULTILINGUAL: Direct translation of traffic info into English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian. FUTURE READY: Prepared for new infrastructure, including the upcoming Yellow Line in Stockholm. Note: Information provided by Strul is indicative. For exact details, please always refer to official SL or Västtrafik channels.

Screenshots

SL Realtid4 screens
Strul4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strul at fortnightly against SL Realtid's every 5 months. SL Realtid's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

SL Realtid ships an update every 5 months, Strul fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SL Realtid versus Strul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSL RealtidStrul
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperViktor GarsStefan Eng

In-app purchases

None

SL Realtid

No in-app purchases

None

Strul

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SL Realtid free?
SL Realtid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strul free?
Strul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SL Realtid or Strul have ads?
Both SL Realtid and Strul show ads.
Which is updated more often, SL Realtid or Strul?
SL Realtid ships an update every 5 months, and Strul fortnightly. Most recently, SL Realtid was updated on September 10, 2026 and Strul on September 17, 2026.

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