# Platforms vs Railcard

The clearest difference is rating: Railcard at 4.8 against Platforms's 1.0. Railcard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Platforms's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 44%). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platforms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Railcard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Railcard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railcard has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Platforms's written reviews are positive against 44% of Railcard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Platforms ships an update every 2 months, Railcard monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platforms | Railcard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platforms-faster-information/id1044591401/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcard/id1246748048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Will Nash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044591400) | [National Rail](https://appshunter.io/developer/512167281) |

## What reviewers say

### Platforms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platforms-faster-information/id1044591401)

Get ahead of the crowds by checking your train platform in advance. This app displays departure information and confirmed platform numbers for London stations, helping you prepare for your journey and avoid last-minute rushes.

**Highlights:** Platform information before departure boards, Departure times displayed, Confirmed platform numbers, Station preparedness, Basic yet functional interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove adverts for a year | $1.99 | one-time |


### Railcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcard/id1246748048)

Access and display your train ticket discounts directly on your mobile device. Never forget your discount card again and save on most train fares. Supports a wide variety of railcards for different traveler needs.

**Highlights:** Store railcards on mobile, Save 1/3 on train fares, Instant digital access, Supports multiple railcard types, Ready for next train journey

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great value
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Fast digital delivery
- 🙌 Helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app/website
- 🤯 Confusing renewal process
- 📵 Unusable without internet
- 🤖 Lack of accessibility features

**Reported bugs**

- Railcard disappearing from app
- Download codes not working
- Incorrect/missing card details

**Requested features**

- Add to Apple Wallet
- Automatic renewal reminders
- Offline mode for digital cards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platforms free?

Platforms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Railcard free?

Railcard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Platforms or Railcard?

Railcard is rated higher. Platforms averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Railcard averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Platforms or Railcard have ads?

Platforms shows ads; Railcard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platforms or Railcard?

Platforms ships an update every 2 months, and Railcard monthly. Most recently, Platforms was updated on November 1, 2026 and Railcard on November 1, 2026.

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