Hampton Hopper vs Suffolk FastFare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hampton Hopper
This app provides a convenient and affordable way to travel around the Hamptons. It features a network of buses running between Southampton and Montauk, with real-time tracking and alerts.
- View bus stops and routes
- Check upcoming bus schedules
- Receive real-time arrival alerts
- Track bus locations
- Convenient Hamptons travel
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Getting around the Hamptons just got easier. For over a decade, the Hampton Hopper has helped the East End get where it's going — and the app shows you where and when to ride. Two ways to hop with us: • South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) — Shuttles that connect you to and from LIRR stations across the South Fork, timed to the trains. A $3.25 SFCC ticket is required each way. • Free Montauk Loop — A free, summer seasonal shuttle looping around Montauk. Hop on and off all day — no fare, no car needed. In the app you can: • Track your Hopper live on the map, in real time • Browse every route and stop • See when the next shuttle is arriving • Set a reminder and get alerted when your ride is on the way Hop aboard! Hampton Hopper services are made possible by our town partners and local sponsors.
Suffolk FastFare
Purchase Suffolk Transit tickets and passes directly from your phone. Avoid the need for exact change or fumbling with cash. Your mobile device becomes your ticket for fast and easy travel.
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Pass purchases
- Phone as ticket
- Fast and easy transactions
- Eliminates need for cash
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Never worry about having the exact fare or fumbling with your change again... when purchasing your Suffolk Transit Suffolk FastFare ticket or pass for Suffolk Transit, your phone is your ticket. Fast, Quick and Easy..!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hampton Hopper at 4.4 against Suffolk FastFare's 2.6. Hampton Hopper also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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.
Hampton Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Hampton Hopper's written reviews are positive against 28% of Suffolk FastFare's.
Hampton Hopper ships an update every 2 months, Suffolk FastFare every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hampton Hopper | Suffolk FastFare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) — better | 2.6 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 28.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hampton Hopper LLC | Suffolk Bus Corp. |
Customer experience
Hampton Hopper
Suffolk FastFare
In-app purchases
Hampton Hopper
No in-app purchases
Suffolk FastFare
No in-app purchases
Questions
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