Comparison

Transportflow vs Hissi

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

Head to head
About

Transportflow

This app shows nearby transit stops and departures immediately upon opening. It visualizes the transit network with vehicle positions and offers an isochrone radar to see how far you can travel within a set time. Route planning is also available, covering various transit types across different regions.

Highlights
  • Departures nearby
  • Network map with vehicle positions
  • Isochrone radar for travel reach
  • Line search
  • Route planning
  • Cross-network and cross-border transit
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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See what's running – before you search. Most transit apps start by asking: From where? To where? When? Transportflow flips this around. Open the app, and you immediately see the nearest stops around you, the next departures, and the transit network in your area. One tap is enough to see details. For all those moments when you just want to know what's running right now. Or what actually runs through this street. Or how far you can get in the next half hour. Departures nearby When you open the app, you see stops around you on the map and as a list. One tap shows all departures including delays, where the transit authority provides them. Network map with vehicle positions See the transit network around you directly on the map. Line routes are estimated from stop sequences, and vehicle positions are interpolated from schedule and delay data, because many transit authorities don't provide precise GPS data. Pro: line names and vehicle labels. Isochrone radar How far can you get in 30 minutes by bus and train? The radar shows you as a colored area on the map – useful when looking for an apartment, picking a restaurant, or simply to understand your city better. Pro: free starting point and freely selectable travel time. Line search Search for a specific line – "U8", "S1", "FlixBus" – and see its full route. Pro feature. Route planning, when you need it Classic journey planning is still there: fastest, most comfortable, or fewest-transfers route, with full details and trip breakdown. Across networks, across borders Metro, tram, regional and long-distance transit in one app. Works in your home city just as well as when traveling – without having to download a different app for every new destination. Privacy by design All essential connections run through our own servers in Germany. No third-party maps, no Google Maps, no tracking. Favorites and settings stay exclusively on your device. Transportflow Pro The optional Pro subscription extends the app with: labeled network map, line search, isochrone radar with free starting point, more favorites and extended search history. Available as a monthly subscription or a cheaper annual pass. Data sources: open GTFS data from transit authorities worldwide via MOTIS / transitous.org, map material based on © OpenStreetMap Contributors.

About

Hissi

Features
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Für alle, die auf Aufzüge angewiesen sind: Rollstuhlfahrer:innen, Eltern mit Kinderwagen, Reisende mit Gepäck. Hissi beantwortet eine Frage: Laufen die Aufzüge auf meiner Strecke – jetzt? STATIONEN FINDEN Suche eine Station in Berlin oder Brandenburg und sieh alle Aufzüge dort mit Live-Status, nach U-Bahn, S-Bahn und Regionalverkehr sortiert. Bei einer Störung zeigt Hissi den Grund und wie aktuell die Information ist. IN DER NÄHE Welche Stationen mit Aufzug sind zu Fuß erreichbar, und laufen ihre Aufzüge? Auf dem iPhone, auf der Apple Watch und als Widget. FAVORITEN Markiere die Aufzüge deiner täglichen Strecke und prüfe sie alle auf einen Blick. Deine Favoriten bleiben über iCloud auf iPhone, iPad und Mac gleich. WIDGET, WATCH UND SIRI Der Status deiner Favoriten auf dem Home-Bildschirm, dem Sperrbildschirm, als Komplikation auf der Apple Watch und per Kurzbefehl: „Hey Siri, Aufzugstatus prüfen.“ LIVE-STATUS Für eine Fahrt startest du den Live-Status auf dem Sperrbildschirm. Er meldet sich, wenn ein Favorit ausfällt oder wieder läuft. OHNE KONTO, OHNE WERBUNG, OHNE TRACKING Hissi sammelt keine Daten. Favoriten liegen auf deinem Gerät und in deiner iCloud, dein Standort verlässt das Gerät nicht. Die Aufzugsdaten stammen von accessibility.cloud, einem Projekt des gemeinnützigen Sozialhelden e.V., der die Meldungen der Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG, S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn) zusammenführt. Hissi zeigt diese Meldungen an, kann ihre Aktualität aber nicht garantieren – im Zweifel steht bei jedem Aufzug, wie alt der Datenstand ist. Hissi ist barrierefrei gestaltet: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, hoher Kontrast, und der Status wird nie nur über Farbe vermittelt.

Screenshots

Transportflow4 screens
Hissi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hissi at none against Transportflow's 2. Transportflow's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Transportflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.95 per month. Hissi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Transportflow versus Hissi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransportflowHissi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHanns Adrian BoehmeIngo Stoecker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Transportflow

Subscriptions1
  • Transportflow Pro – 1 Monat$0.951 Month
One-time1
  • Transportflow Jahrespass$8.99
None

Hissi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transportflow free?
Transportflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hissi free?
Hissi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transportflow or Hissi have ads?
Neither Transportflow nor Hissi shows ads.

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