Silicon Valley Hopper vs TripTuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Silicon Valley Hopper
This app offers an affordable, public ridesharing service connecting users within Cupertino and Santa Clara, and to key transit hubs and a hospital. Book convenient, eco-friendly rides directly from your phone and pay easily with a credit or debit card.
- On-demand rideshare booking
- Service across Cupertino and Santa Clara
- Connections to Caltrain stations
- Eco-friendly electric vehicles
- Affordable public transit option
- In-app credit/debit card payment
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Silicon Valley Hopper is an affordable, public ridesharing program with service across the Cities of Cupertino and Santa Clara, plus to/from the Mountain View and Sunnyvale Caltrain stations and El Camino Health Mountain View Hospital. CONVENIENT Use your phone to book trips directly on the Silicon Valley Hopper app. You’ll be picked up in a nearby location by a branded vehicle. GREEN Most of the Silicon Valley Hopper vehicles are electric, and by connecting you to nearby transit we help you reduce your carbon footprint even further! AFFORDABLE Silicon Valley Hopper is a low cost, public transit option. Pay easily with a credit/debit card through the app. Questions? Reach out at support-hopper@ridewithvia.com Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.
TripTuner
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TripTuner makes exploring Philadelphia easier, faster, and more authentic. Browse real itineraries created by locals and students, discover new spots, and share your own recommendations with the community. Whether you want food, museums, neighborhoods, or hidden gems, TripTuner helps you find plans that match your time, interests, and budget. Features: • Browse user-submitted itineraries for Philadelphia • Filter trips by time, interests, and vibe • Create and share your own itineraries • Save your favorite plans for later • Simple, clean, and fast design Trip smarter — explore Philly like a local.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Silicon Valley Hopper at 15.0 against TripTuner's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Silicon Valley Hopper | TripTuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (571 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 571 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Jevin Ta |
Bugs and requests
Silicon Valley Hopper
Reported bugs
5 issues- App splash screen freezes on startup
- Excessive 'why are you not riding' notifications
- Driver location tracking inaccuracies
- Booking system unavailable during peak times
- Drivers marked as no-show within one minute
Requested features
5 requests- Show pickup arrival time (not just destination time)
- Live activity tracking for ride status
- Drop-off at doorstep like Uber/Lyft
- More drivers in Cupertino and Santa Clara
- Better driver tracking and monitoring
TripTuner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Silicon Valley Hopper
No in-app purchases
TripTuner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Silicon Valley Hopper free?
Is TripTuner free?
Do Silicon Valley Hopper or TripTuner have ads?
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