Comparison

HullNext vs Loop Shuttle

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time transit updates
  • Events calendar
  • Points of Interest
  • Things to do listings
  • Beach conditions
  • Weather forecasts
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure ride-sharing for children
  • Vetted and trusted drivers
  • Real-time ride visibility
  • Stress-free transportation
  • Family-focused design
Features
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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.

Screenshots

HullNext4 screens
Loop Shuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HullNext versus Loop Shuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHullNextLoop Shuttle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin DavyLoop Shuttle Inc.

Customer experience

HullNext

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Loop Shuttle

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HullNext

No in-app purchases

None

Loop Shuttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HullNext free?
HullNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop Shuttle free?
Loop Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HullNext or Loop Shuttle?
Loop Shuttle is rated higher. HullNext averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Loop Shuttle averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do HullNext or Loop Shuttle have ads?
Neither HullNext nor Loop Shuttle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HullNext or Loop Shuttle?
HullNext ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loop Shuttle every 3 weeks. Most recently, HullNext was updated on October 25, 2026 and Loop Shuttle on October 31, 2026.

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