HotBell vs curtinlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HotBell
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HotBell provides hotel guests with access to the hotel's compendium and services and the ability to call those services from anywhere in the hotel's wi-fi range.
curtinlink
This app provides an on-demand campus shuttle service, offering a flexible and reliable way to travel around university grounds. Users can book rides, track buses in real-time, and utilize virtual stops for convenient pick-ups. It replaces fixed routes with a service that adapts to your schedule.
- On-demand shuttle booking
- Real-time bus tracking
- Virtual stop locations
- Group ride bookings
- Wheelchair accessible option
- Flexible travel around campus
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Let’s get you to campus! Ride with curtinlink, Curtin University’s new on-demand bus service replacing CABS and giving you a flexible way to move through your day. HOW IT WORKS: - Download the curtinlink app - Book a ride when you need it - Head to a virtual stop near you - Relax until you reach your destination No rigid timetables, fixed routes, or stop buttons – just a service that works around you. Whether you’re heading in for classes, meetings, or to enjoy the energy on campus, curtinlink gives you a comfortable and reliable way to get there. OPERATING HOURS: 7:00am – 7:00pm, weekdays during semester KEY FEATURES: - Real-time tracking and arrival estimates in the app - Virtual stops within 300m of your location - Group bookings welcomed – ride with friends - Wheelchair-accessible bus available - Service area highlights include Canning Bridge Station, South Perth Foreshore, Boorloo Bridge, Albany Highway, and Leach Highway (see map for full coverage) Skip the search for parking and spend more time on what matters. Life’s better together.
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Verdict
HotBell and curtinlink 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HotBell | curtinlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Tucker | Via Transportation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
HotBell
No in-app purchases
curtinlink
No in-app purchases









