Comparison

Strul vs Stockholm live map

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

Stockholm live map

Features
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Wondering where the bus is? This app lets you track all traffic from SL live on a map! Select the routes you use during your daily commute and this app will show you their current location.

Screenshots

Strul4 screens
Stockholm live map4 screens

Verdict

The call

Strul and Stockholm live map are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Strul ships an update fortnightly, Stockholm live map monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Strul versus Stockholm live map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrulStockholm live map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStefan EngFredrik Key

In-app purchases

None

Strul

No in-app purchases

None

Stockholm live map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strul free?
Strul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stockholm live map free?
Stockholm live map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strul or Stockholm live map have ads?
Both Strul and Stockholm live map show ads.
Which is updated more often, Strul or Stockholm live map?
Strul ships an update fortnightly, and Stockholm live map monthly. Most recently, Strul was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stockholm live map on October 24, 2026.

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