Comparison

Strul vs Subwhere AR

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

Subwhere AR

Experience Stockholm's subway system like never before with augmented reality. See live train movements beneath the city streets and tap on them for detailed information. Explore a real-time map and follow trains on their journeys.

Highlights
  • Live AR train view
  • Tap trains for live info
  • Depth-accurate AR placement
  • Real-time train map
  • Ride Mode to follow trains
  • Upcoming departure widgets
Features
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Point your phone at the ground in Stockholm and watch the subway move beneath your feet in real time, using augmented reality and live data from Trafiklab and SL. - Live AR view - see trains through the ground beneath the city in real time - Tap the trains to see speed, depth relative to ground and sea levels, delay times and other live information - Depth-accurate - through interpolation between true station depths - Location-locked placement built on ARGeoTracking - Map - Watch all trains move in real time, tappable with live information - Ride Mode - Follow a train as it travels on the map - Widgets - Upcoming departures for the station closest to you - True north- & southbound rail geometry through OSM filtering and implementation - Nearest station compass - Translucent C30 train models in AR

Screenshots

Strul4 screens
Subwhere AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strul at Free against Subwhere AR's $3.99. Strul also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). Subwhere AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

Strul is free to download; Subwhere AR costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strul ships an update fortnightly, Subwhere AR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Strul versus Subwhere AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrulSubwhere AR
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStefan EngStefan Almqvist

In-app purchases

None

Strul

No in-app purchases

None

Subwhere AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strul free?
Strul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subwhere AR free?
Subwhere AR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strul or Subwhere AR have ads?
Strul shows ads; Subwhere AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Strul or Subwhere AR?
Strul ships an update fortnightly, and Subwhere AR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strul was updated on October 4, 2026 and Subwhere AR on October 14, 2026.

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