Comparison

Strul vs SL Commuter

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

Head to head
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.

About

SL Commuter

Features
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Fastest way to glance at Stockholm SL's departure times! • Save only the specific departures you are interested in • Realtime departure times are shown in the App • Realtime departure times are shown in your home screen and lock screen with Widgets • Ask Siri when the bus is coming --- This is not an official SL App and it is based on traffic information retrieved from Trafiklab.se.

Screenshots

Strul4 screens
SL Commuter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strul at none against SL Commuter's 1. SL Commuter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SL Commuter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strul asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strul ships an update fortnightly, SL Commuter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Strul versus SL Commuter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrulSL Commuter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStefan EngFabrizio Demaria

In-app purchases

None

Strul

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SL Commuter

One-time1
  • SL Commuter Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Strul free?
Strul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SL Commuter free?
SL Commuter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strul or SL Commuter have ads?
Strul shows ads; SL Commuter does not.
Which is updated more often, Strul or SL Commuter?
Strul ships an update fortnightly, and SL Commuter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strul was updated on October 4, 2026 and SL Commuter on October 26, 2026.

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