NTES vs Poivaa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NTES
This official Indian Railways app provides real-time train status and location tracking. It offers features like live station updates, train schedules, and the ability to save favorite routes for easy access during travel.
- Spot Your Train with map
- Live Station updates
- Train Schedule with save
- Trains between Stations
- Manage favorite trains/stations
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National Train Enquiry System iOS App Indian Railways Official Mobile App for travelers using railways for taking holiday vacation trips, official trips, tours, and daily commute. Site provides train-running related and real-time status queries for all trains of India. Features- • Spot Your Train with map feature • Live Station • Train Schedule with save feature • Trains between Stations • Train Exception Info • Manage favourite trains, stations and train schedules
Poivaa
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Discover the world with Poivaa, your all-in-one travel app that makes planning, booking, and experiencing your next adventure effortless. Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical escape, a city break, or a cultural exploration, Poivaa is here to guide you every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NTES at every 2 weeks against Poivaa's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NTES ships an update every 2 weeks, Poivaa every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NTES | Poivaa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (66 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Centre for Railway Information Systems | Steen James |
In-app purchases
NTES
No in-app purchases
Poivaa
No in-app purchases
