Comparison

SL Tracker vs Pendler

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

Head to head
About

SL Tracker

Features
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SL Tracker shows you the next departures. Nothing more, nothing less. Built for Stockholm commuters who are tired of missing the bus by ten seconds and waiting ten minutes for the next one. The official SL app can do a lot, but it's slow and cluttered. SL Tracker does one thing, and does it well: it tells you when to leave. WHAT YOU GET Live departures for every SL station, straight from the official SL Transport API Metro, bus, tram and ferry, filter to just the line you need Home screen widgets with your next 3 departures, no app to open Pin your favorite stations so they're ready the moment you open the app Real-time countdowns and platform numbers, so you leave at the right minute Full dark and light mode FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SL Tracker is free, forever, and open source under the MIT license. No ads, no upsells. Lovingly made by a Stockholmer who just wanted to stop missing the train.

About

Pendler

Features
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Create your own departure boards, choose exactly which routes and directions you use, and get real-time updates directly on your screen. Features: • Create personalized departure boards • Select multiple routes and destinations for each stop • Real-time service updates with clear information • View departures on your Lock Screen • Widget for quick access Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SL Tracker4 screens
Pendler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SL Tracker at none against Pendler's 2. SL Tracker also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pendler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SL Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SL Tracker ships an update daily, Pendler every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SL Tracker versus Pendler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSL TrackerPendler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik CativoJonas Kisbye

In-app purchases

None

SL Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pendler

Subscriptions2
  • Rejsetider+1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Rejsetider+1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SL Tracker free?
SL Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pendler free?
Pendler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SL Tracker or Pendler have ads?
Neither SL Tracker nor Pendler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SL Tracker or Pendler?
SL Tracker ships an update daily, and Pendler every 5 days. Most recently, SL Tracker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pendler on October 13, 2026.

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