Hampton Hopper vs Clever Commute
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.
Clever Commute
This app provides enhanced real-time information for suburban rail and bus commuters in NY/NJ/CT. It combines official transit data with curated crowdsourced information to help users navigate and reduce commute stress. Enjoy a more informed and smoother journey with community-driven insights.
- Enhanced transit information
- Crowdsourced data integration
- Real-time commute updates
- Stress-reducing commute navigation
- Community-driven insights
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A robust on-line information service for suburban rail/bus commuters in NY/NJ/CT. We use data, technology and community to deliver features that the transit providers won't do or can't do. Among other things, we enhance (NOT simply re-publish) the official transit info by adding curated crowdsourced info. Our technology filters and presents this data to help you navigate and de-stress your commute. Clever Commute started in 2006 and is now THE premier source of information for suburban commuters. Read our excellent reviews to see what they say. _________________________________ Please contact feedback@clevercommute.com, if you are experiencing any issues. • This is a free app • Premium services are offered in-app...as a subscription • The cost of the subscription is $49.99 per year • There is a 60-day free trial of Premium features • Free users may see third-party advertisements. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can manage your subscription, cancel anytime or turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account. Clever Commute's Terms of Use: http://www.clevercommute.com/terms Clever Commute's Privacy Policy: http://www.clevercommute.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hampton Hopper at none against Clever Commute's 1. Hampton Hopper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). Clever Commute's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 57%) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Clever Commute sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Hampton Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Clever Commute holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Hampton Hopper's written reviews are positive against 84% of Clever Commute's.
Hampton Hopper ships an update every 2 months, Clever Commute every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hampton Hopper | Clever Commute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) | 4.5 (134 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 | 134 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #192 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hampton Hopper LLC | Clever Communicator, LLC |
Customer experience
Hampton Hopper
Clever Commute
Bugs and requests
Hampton Hopper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Clever Commute
Reported bugs
8 issues- Crashes upon opening app
- App keeps crashing
- Won't let me log back in
- No response to forgot password
- Departure board doesn't match station
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- Only shows one branch
- Weird bug
- App is useless
Requested features
5 requests- Allow saving login and passwords
- Track buses via real time GPS
- See more than one route's updates at a time
- Mention track in alert for late trains
- Developer needs a product manager
In-app purchases
Hampton Hopper
No in-app purchases
Clever Commute
- Premium Service$49.991 Year







