# U vs Sprinter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against Sprinter's 2. U also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Sprinter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sprinter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sprinter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

U ships an update every 2 months, Sprinter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Sprinter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-ov/id6744519527/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprinter/id6746379980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Connexxion Nederland B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468053464) | [Robin Bodlaender](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556717032) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-ov/id6744519527)

This app provides real-time departure times and travel planning for public transport in the Netherlands. It offers journey advice for various modes of transport, disruption notifications, and the ability to purchase tickets and passes.

**Highlights:** Real-time departure times, Travel planner for bus, tram, metro, train, ferry, Disruption notifications, Favorite stops, Purchase e-tickets and travel passes, Shared mobility insight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sprinter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprinter/id6746379980)

This app offers interactive train journey planning and real-time guidance, adapting to changes and providing live updates on your location and arrival times. It also rewards users with points for traveling, redeemable for products and discounts.

**Highlights:** Interactive journey planning, Real-time travel guidance, Live location and arrival updates, Adaptable to travel changes, Customizable widgets, Achievement system, Points redemption for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sprinter Pro 1 jaar | $5.99 | per year |
| Sprinter Pro voor altijd | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sprinter free?

Sprinter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, U or Sprinter?

Sprinter is rated higher. U averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Sprinter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do U or Sprinter have ads?

Sprinter shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or Sprinter?

U ships an update every 2 months, and Sprinter every 2 days. Most recently, U was updated on September 1, 2026 and Sprinter on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*