HullNext vs Loop Shuttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HullNext
Access real-time transit information, an events calendar, points of interest, and local activities. Stay updated on beach conditions and weather forecasts for your area.
- Real-time transit updates
- Events calendar
- Points of Interest
- Things to do listings
- Beach conditions
- Weather forecasts
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The smart way to experience Hull and the South Shore. HullNext puts Nantasket Beach, the Hull and Hingham ferries, the Greenbush line and the 714 and 220 buses in your pocket. Built for locals, curated for visitors, from hullnext.com. LIVE BEACH CONDITIONS • The Nantasket Beach camera, refreshed through the day • Hourly forecast with temperature and wind • High and low tides, sea temperature, sunrise and sunset Beach camera courtesy of Northeast Surfing. SMART TRANSPORTATION • Watch the ferries, the Greenbush train and the 714 and 220 buses move on the map • Every ferry and train departure with its status: On time, Delayed, Boarding or Cancelled, and the track • MBTA alerts for your trip, including ones that start later • When the Greenbush stops short of South Station, see the Red Line connection at Braintree • Ferries to Boston and Logan Airport, with the walk to your stop • Sign in (free) for live vehicle positions and departure status THINGS TO DO • Restaurants and shops with opening hours, links and photos • Beach access points, historic landmarks, fun for kids, lodging and neighborhoods • Walking or driving time from where you are EVENTS ACROSS HULL • One tap to the hullnext.com events calendar Tap the HullNext logo any time to open hullnext.com.
Loop Shuttle
This app offers a secure and dependable ride-sharing service for children and families. It connects users with vetted drivers for school, sports, and daily activities, providing real-time ride visibility from booking to drop-off.
- Secure ride-sharing for children
- Vetted and trusted drivers
- Real-time ride visibility
- Stress-free transportation
- Family-focused design
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Loop Shuttle is a ride-sharing app built specifically for children and their families. Whether it’s school, sports practice, or daily activities, Loop Shuttle provides a safe, reliable, and stress-free transportation solution. Designed with parents in mind, the app connects families with trusted, vetted drivers and ensures full visibility over every ride. From booking to drop-off, you stay informed and in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Loop Shuttle at 5.0 against HullNext's 4.8. HullNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Loop Shuttle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.
HullNext ships an update every 2 weeks, Loop Shuttle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HullNext | Loop Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Davy | Loop Shuttle Inc. |
Customer experience
HullNext
Loop Shuttle
In-app purchases
HullNext
No in-app purchases
Loop Shuttle
No in-app purchases









