Dösät vs Linjalla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dösät
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Stop guessing when your bus will come. Dösät puts every Helsinki-region bus on a live map, so you can watch yours approach and leave at the right moment. No timetables, no refreshing. FEATURES • Live bus tracking on a map you can pan and zoom • Favorite lines for the buses you take every day • Stop departures with realistic walking times • The full route drawn on the map • Live Activity to follow your bus from the lock screen • Home screen widgets for departures at nearby stops • Apple Watch app • Service alerts when something's disrupted • Dark, light, and automatic themes • No ads, no sign-up FREE & PREMIUM Dösät is free with one line on your watchlist. Go premium to track as many lines as you want at once and help keep an independent app running. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app 2. Type a line number, like 550 3. Watch the bus move along its route on the map 4. Tap a stop to see departures and how long it takes to walk there 5. Add more lines whenever you need them (premium) PRIVACY Dösät doesn't collect personal data. Your location only centers the map and works out walking times. It's never stored or shared. Terms of Use: https://dösät.fi/terms
Linjalla
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Linjalla is your ultimate companion for public transport in the Helsinki region. Designed for simplicity and speed, it provides real-time tracking for HSL buses, trams, and trains. Key Features: • Real-time Map: Watch buses and trams move smoothly across Helsinki as they navigate their routes. • Smart Search: Easily find and subscribe to the specific lines you use most. • Favorites: Keep your frequent lines just a tap away for quick access. • Live Departures: View real-time departure boards for major hubs like Rautatientori and Helsinki Central Station. Whether you're a daily commuter or just visiting Helsinki, Linjalla gives you the confidence of knowing exactly when your ride is arriving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linjalla at none against Dösät's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Dösät sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Linjalla asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dösät ships an update every 2 weeks, Linjalla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dösät | Linjalla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sampsa Kuronen | Aapo Laakso |
In-app purchases
Dösät
- Annual premium14 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Lifetime premium$8.99
Linjalla
No in-app purchases







