Comparison

Train Home vs Trainy

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

Head to head
About

Train Home

This app displays National Rail and London Overground train departure information on a single screen. Commuters can favorite common journeys for instant access and receive notifications for upcoming departures. Pinned trains offer real-time location and arrival updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time UK train departure information
  • Favorite journeys for quick access
  • Departure notifications via GPS
  • Pinned train tracking with live updates
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Direct data from National Rail Enquiries
Features
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This app is for the commuters. Display all the National Rail and London Overground train departure information you need on one simple screen. No more searching, no more taps. Once you've set it up, open the app and the info you need is always right there in front of you. The app allows you to add stations that you commonly travel between to your favourites, then the departure board for those journeys will appear right on the app's home screen as soon as you open the app. The list is ordered by distance from your current location so the trains you're interested in are always right there at the top of your screen. If your device has GPS (iPhones and some iPads), when you walk into one of your favourite stations you can choose to receive a notification with departure times of the next few trains to your chosen destination. You don't even have to open the app to see when your next train will be, it just appears! As easy as that. If you use both an iPhone and an iPad your favourite journeys will automatically sync using iCloud - no need to set everything up twice. If your commute is even more fixed, you can also pin individual trains. Once you’ve decided on a departure, tap on it to pin it. The departure will move to the top of the screen and give you more details about where the train is currently. Once it sets off it’ll stay there, even when the departure has dropped off the station’s departure board, keeping you updated with the last station you passed through, your estimated arrival time, platform and any delays. All the information comes direct from National Rail Enquiries so will be as up to date and real time as the station boards. We're all creatures of habit, if you find yourself often travelling between the same stations (for work or pleasure), this is the app for you! Note: This isn't a journey planner. Only direct train services between stations will show up, the app won't suggest connections. But once you've found out the connection points of your journey, add them into this app to keep up to date with the train times.

About

Trainy

This app provides real-time UK train tracking, including live arrival and departure times, platform information, and delay updates. Easily save favorite routes and stations for quick access to essential travel information.

Highlights
  • Live train activities
  • Real-time arrivals and departures
  • Platform and delay updates
  • Add routes and stations to favorites
  • Accurate UK rail network information
Features
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Introducing Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker, your ultimate companion for staying informed about train schedules and updates in the UK. With a range of powerful features, Trainy makes it easier than ever to track trains in real time and plan your journeys effectively. Features: Live Activities: Stay up to date with live train activities, including arrivals, departures, and any disruptions. Trainy provides real-time information, ensuring you're always aware of the latest status of your chosen train. Add to Favorites: Easily mark your frequently used train routes and stations as favorites. Trainy conveniently stores them for quick access, enabling you to effortlessly track the trains you rely on the most. Real-Time Platform and Delays: With Trainy, you'll never miss a beat. Get real-time updates on platform numbers, any delays, or changes to the scheduled timetable. Stay informed and plan your journey accordingly, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker is designed to provide you with the most accurate and reliable train information available. Whether you're a daily commuter, a leisure traveler, or simply curious about train movements, Trainy is the must-have app for anyone navigating the UK rail network. While Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it is important to note that train schedules, platform numbers, and delays are subject to change. We highly recommend that you always double-check the information displayed on the station boards or consult the official sources provided by the respective train operators. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/trainy-live-uk-train-tracker-privacy-policy/c9c64a28-613c-4cf9-82ea-f2eab0966b93/privacy Terms of use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/trainy-live-uk-train-tracker-terms-of-use/d9ff313e-b9c0-4079-8ad3-06f48226bd86/terms

Screenshots

Train Home4 screens
Trainy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Home at 87% against Trainy's 50%. Train Home also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Trainy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Home ships an update monthly, Trainy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Train Home versus Trainy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain HomeTrainy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas ThorpeTools Products FZ-LLC

Customer experience

Train Home

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%

Trainy

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Train Home

No in-app purchases

None

Trainy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Home free?
Train Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trainy free?
Trainy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Home or Trainy have ads?
Neither Train Home nor Trainy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Home or Trainy?
Train Home ships an update monthly, and Trainy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Train Home was updated on October 19, 2026 and Trainy on October 11, 2026.

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