# RailPASS vs Salem Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Salem Mobile at 5.0 against RailPASS's 3.2. RailPASS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (130 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Salem Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RailPASS has 130 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RailPASS ships an update every 2 months, Salem Mobile every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RailPASS | Salem Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railpass/id1067866957/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salem-mobile/id1449998468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 64 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BNSF Railway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067866956) | [Salem Leasing Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449998467) |

## What reviewers say

### RailPASS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railpass/id1067866957)

Streamline your intermodal facility visits with this app. Input shipment details in advance to bypass kiosks and reduce gate times significantly. Track your assigned shipments and update parking locations directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Expedited gate experience, Pre-input shipment details, Reduced kiosk time, Real-time shipment status, Update parking location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Salem Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salem-mobile/id1449998468)

This app serves as a central hub for a transportation solutions provider, offering easy access to location information, contact details, and services for employees, customers, and drivers. It facilitates job applications, fuel receipt submissions, and immediate reporting for breakdowns or accidents.

**Highlights:** Locate service and fuel locations, One-touch dialing for breakdowns/accidents, Apply for employment, Submit fuel receipts, Driving directions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RailPASS free?

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

### Is Salem Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RailPASS or Salem Mobile?

Salem Mobile is rated higher. RailPASS averages 3.2 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Salem Mobile averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RailPASS or Salem Mobile have ads?

Salem Mobile shows ads; RailPASS does not.

### Which is updated more often, RailPASS or Salem Mobile?

RailPASS ships an update every 2 months, and Salem Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, RailPASS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Salem Mobile on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*