MalvernsWalks vs Railcard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Self-guided walks
- GPS tracking
- Detailed photos
- Turn-by-turn instructions
- Offline walk downloads
- Free walk downloads
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MalvernsWalks ships an update every 4 months, Railcard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MalvernsWalks | Railcard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews — better | 43.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Brooks | National Rail |
Customer experience
MalvernsWalks
Railcard
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
MalvernsWalks
No in-app purchases
Railcard
No in-app purchases









