Comparison

SwissTrains vs TripBinder

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

Head to head
About

SwissTrains

Explore the intricate Swiss Railways Network with real-time train tracking and detailed station information. Visualize the entire network in 3D, jump forward in time to preview traffic, and accelerate animations to experience the system's efficiency.

Highlights
  • Real-time train tracking
  • Detailed station information
  • 3D network visualization
  • Time jump and preview
  • Accelerated traffic animation
  • Official data integration
Features
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SwissTrains for iOS is the application that allows you to see and interact with the amazing Swiss Railways Network, one of densiest and punctual in the whole world. The figures behind it are quite impressive: the railroad network has more than 5,000 km in length and inside which run daily ca. 15,000 trains that generate 150,000 timetables stops across 1,800 stations. Main Features: - Display all running trains: at a moment in time there are more than 700 trains. - For each train you can see the stops and navigate to their position on the map. - Display all network stations: there are more than 1,800 stops. - For each stop you can see the upcoming departures and localize the train. - 3D-mode of the network, amazing city-detail level views for Bern and Basel. - Jump in time and pre-visualize traffic: i.e. check the new Gotthard Base Tunnel. - Fast-Forward mode: you can accelerate the network traffic and enjoy the animation! The animation is based on the official data provided by http://www.fahrplanfelder.ch The project is inspired by the web version of #SwissTrains created in 2007 http://maps.vasile.ch/transit-sbb/ Designed and engineered by: Vasile Coțovanu http://www.vasile.ch DISCLAIMER: This app cannot be held responsible for any late, missed or changes to the timetables on any journeys made by you, which have occurred by the operator or due to construction works. This is not the responsibility of "SwissTrains" to ensure that any routes are operating correctly, but it is the responsibility of the operators who run these services.

About

TripBinder

Organize your travel plans and essential documents in one secure, offline location. Create detailed itineraries for flights, lodging, and activities, all stored locally on your device for quick access.

Highlights
  • Create trips and events
  • Store travel documents
  • Chronological timeline
  • Offline access
  • No user accounts
  • Private data storage
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This app is a personal travel organization tool that allows users to create trips, store important travel documents, and organize those documents into a chronological timeline of events such as flights, lodging, and activities. All data is stored locally on the user’s device, providing fast, offline access to itineraries and documents without relying on email searches, screenshots, or cloud services. The app does not offer travel booking, third-party integrations, or external services. The app is intended for individual travelers who want a simple, private way to manage travel details in one place. It does not require user accounts, logins, or personal data collection, and it does not include paid content, subscriptions, in-app purchases, or advertisements. The app functions entirely as a standalone productivity utility focused on reducing travel-related friction and keeping essential documents easily accessible before and during trips.

Screenshots

SwissTrains4 screens
TripBinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TripBinder at 5.0 against SwissTrains's 4.1. TripBinder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SwissTrains's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. SwissTrains sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TripBinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TripBinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwissTrains has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwissTrains versus TripBinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwissTrainsTripBinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM23 Solutions GmbHEthan Waters

Customer experience

SwissTrains

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TripBinder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SwissTrains

One-time3
  • Support Further Development$2.99
  • Support Further Development$4.99
  • Support Further Development$9.99
None

TripBinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwissTrains free?
SwissTrains is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripBinder free?
TripBinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwissTrains or TripBinder?
TripBinder is rated higher. SwissTrains averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TripBinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SwissTrains or TripBinder have ads?
Neither SwissTrains nor TripBinder shows ads.

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