# Railer – Train timetable — NMBS / SNCB alternative

> Belgian railway timetable and delay information app. (iPhone/iPad app by Boterham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railer-train-timetable/id591205121 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boterham](https://appshunter.io/developer/552486731)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 39 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), French (France), American English, Dutch
- Released: 2013-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railer-train-timetable/id591205121/reviews.md

## What is Railer?

Railer is a simple app for travelling on the Belgian railways. 

Find connections, where and when you need to change and how much your train has been delayed.

It's designed to be easier to use and less cluttered than the NMBS/SNCB apps.

Terms of Use: https://www.railer.be/tos/ 

Railer is not associated with NMBS/SNCB sa.

## Key features

- Find train connections
- See transfer information
- Check train delays
- Simpler user interface
- Belgian railway focus

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Railer Friend - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railer-train-timetable/id591205121/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Briljant

*2026-02-14, version 1.20.2*

De app die de NMBS had moeten maken.

### 5/5 — Terug snel

*2026-02-11, version 1.18.9*

Eindelijk terug snel!! !

### 3/5 — Problème de connections

*2026-01-31, version 1.20.1*

Plus de réponse des requêtes depuis 10 jours ou alors très lent….

### 2/5 — Bugs

*2026-01-21, version 1.20.1*

Perfecte app om vertrekken per station en samenstellingen te zien. Helaas is de app heel erg traag met informatie te zoeken en in te laden. Voor mij geen meerwaarde meer…

### 5/5 — Impeccable

*2025-12-27, version 1.20.1*

Cela fait des années que j’utilise cette app, toujours précise et facile à utiliser. Bravo au développeurs!

### 3/5 — Meer mogelijkheden Apple Watch app Railer

*2025-12-11, version 1.20.1*

Ik ben zeer tevreden over deze app. Hij is heel toegankelijk en het lukt me eindelijk om zonder problemen mijn trein samenstelling tot in detail te bekijken met mijn scherm lezer VoiceOver. Ik zou het wel echt appreciëren moest het ook mogelijk zijn op de Apple Watch app van Railer om je trein samenstelling te kunnen zien. Is het mogelijk om dit in de toekomstige updates uit te brengen?

### 5/5 — Précis pour les passionés

*2025-11-05, version 1.19.1*

Vraiment chouette d’avoir enfin une appli simple et efficace, très bien optimisée et épurée. Très utile pour connaître sa composition de train ou même essayer d’avoir un matériel en particulier avec les précisions sur les compos de train en Belgique 😀

### 1/5 — De app werkt niet meer

*2025-07-14, version 1.18.9*

Sinds laatste update werkt de app niet meer op iphone 13 mini. Hij begint te laden en zegt dan dat het netwerk te traag is terwijl de NMBS app op dat moment wel werkt. (En alle andere apps)

### 1/5 — Werkt niet meer Error

*2025-07-14, version 1.18.9*

Werkt niet meer Error

### 1/5 — Not showing information

*2025-06-07, version 1.18.8*

The app doesn’t show the information of trains anymore

## Frequently asked questions about Railer

### What is Railer?

Railer is an application designed for traveling on Belgian railways. It helps users find train connections, understand where and when to change trains, and check for delays.

### Is Railer an official NMBS/SNCB app?

No, Railer is not associated with NMBS/SNCB sa. It is a third-party application developed to provide similar information.

### What devices does Railer support?

Railer is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, offering flexibility for users to check train information on their preferred devices.

### How often is Railer updated?

The app was last updated on February 17, 2026, indicating ongoing development and maintenance to ensure its functionality and accuracy.

### What is the age rating for Railer?

Railer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users who need access to train travel information.

### Does Railer have ads?

No, Railer does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience for checking train schedules and delays.

### What are the subscription options for Railer?

Railer offers a 'Railer Friend' subscription for $0.99 per month, which may unlock additional features or benefits for frequent users.

### What do users think of Railer?

Railer has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 8 ratings, suggesting generally positive user experiences with its functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.4 — 2026-05-03

- Added Antwerpen-Linkeroever station

### 1.20.3 — 2026-02-17

- Experimental feature to buy train tickets from the NMBS website right from Railer
- Added the option to hide the tickets button in Settings
- More reliable widget information
- Updated NMBS customer service details
- Fixed an issue with ticket rate info and large Dynamic Text

### 1.20.2 — 2026-02-10

- Railer now uses a new server for improved performance
- The reverse direction button now remains enabled during loading

### 1.20.1 — 2025-11-10

- Added a What's New screen
- Improved UI to choose a Train+ card design
- Fixed an issue where cards weren't shown in the right size on iPad
- Fixed some issues with VoiceOver for cards

### 1.20 — 2025-11-08

- Store your NMBS Train+ card in Railer or as a pass in Wallet
- Added a Peak/Off Peak indicator to departures
- Added the option to hide the Peak/Off Peak indicator in Settings
- Added the option to show the next off peak departure
- Added an indicator for trains which require a reservation
- Fixed an issue where departures shown by Siri would show a placeholder label
- Fixed an issue where it was not possible to select favorite or recent stations from the station picker with VoiceOver

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