Comparison

MalvernsWalks vs Railcard

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

Head to head
About

MalvernsWalks

Explore the Malvern Hills and surrounding areas with self-guided walks. Features GPS tracking, detailed photos, and turn-by-turn directions for easy navigation. Download additional walks for free to discover more of this beautiful region.

Highlights
  • Self-guided walks
  • GPS tracking
  • Detailed photos
  • Turn-by-turn instructions
  • Offline walk downloads
  • Free walk downloads
Features
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Enjoy the beauty of the Malvern Hills and its surrounding towns and villages with this walking app which provides a range of informative self-guided walks on your mobile device. GPS tracking, detailed photos, and turn by turn instructions provide you with the information you need to self-navigate this stunning part of the country. The app is pre-installed with a Malvern town walk. Further walks are available to download for free (please connect to Wi-Fi to see the full list of available walks). The walk downloads contain all the information; there is no requirement for a mobile connection during the walks. Please note that continued running of GPS in the background can decrease battery life, so please make sure you set out with a charged battery and close down the app once you have finished. Please visit www.visitthemalverns.org for more information on the Malverns and to download PDF leaflet versions of the walks.

About

Railcard

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
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With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ⅓ off most fares when you go by train. Download the app now so you will never forget your Railcard again- have your Railcard on your mobile, ready for your next train journey. Suitable for storing newly-purchased 16-25 Railcard, Santander 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Devon & Cornwall Railcard, Family & Friends Railcard, Senior Railcard, Two Together Railcard, Veterans Railcard, Disabled Persons Railcard, Network Railcard, and 16-17 Saver. *Most Railcards are available instantly on your mobile. However, 16-25 Railcards for those applying as mature students, Veterans Railcards and Disabled Persons Railcards may take up to 5 working days for approval.

Screenshots

MalvernsWalks4 screens
Railcard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MalvernsWalks at 66% against Railcard's 44%. MalvernsWalks also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Railcard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 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

MalvernsWalks ships an update every 4 months, Railcard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MalvernsWalks versus Railcard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalvernsWalksRailcard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews — better43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—7.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BrooksNational Rail

Customer experience

MalvernsWalks

Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.6%

Railcard

All ratings7,079 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,293 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

MalvernsWalks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Railcard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Railcard disappearing from app
  • Download codes not working
  • Incorrect/missing card details

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add to Apple Wallet
  • Automatic renewal reminders
  • Offline mode for digital cards

In-app purchases

None

MalvernsWalks

No in-app purchases

None

Railcard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MalvernsWalks free?
MalvernsWalks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Railcard free?
Railcard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MalvernsWalks or Railcard have ads?
Neither MalvernsWalks nor Railcard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MalvernsWalks or Railcard?
MalvernsWalks ships an update every 4 months, and Railcard monthly. Most recently, MalvernsWalks was updated on October 14, 2026 and Railcard on October 17, 2026.

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