# HOS Manual vs AskRail

HOS Manual and AskRail both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of AskRail's written reviews are positive against 0% of HOS Manual's. AskRail also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 8). HOS Manual's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for HOS Manual against 4.1 for AskRail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of HOS Manual's written reviews are positive against 58% of AskRail's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOS Manual | AskRail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hos-manual/id1103913070/reviews) | **[4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askrail/id1142325064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Federal Railroad Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/643005217) | [Association of American Railroads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142325063) |

## What reviewers say

### HOS Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hos-manual/id1103913070)

This app clarifies Hours of Service (HOS) requirements for railroad employees. It consolidates Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidance for Freight, Passenger, Dispatching, and Signal user groups, simplifying compliance with complex regulations.

**Highlights:** Hours of Service (HOS) clarification, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidance, Consolidated information, Multiple railroad user groups, Standardized application and compliance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AskRail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askrail/id1142325064)

This app provides hazardous materials safety information for first responders dealing with rail incidents. It allows authorized personnel to query railcar contents and offers critical data for emergency response. Access to advanced features requires verification and railroad sponsorship.

**Highlights:** Hazardous materials safety information, Rail incident support, Query railcar contents, Emergency response data, First responder tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOS Manual free?

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

### Is AskRail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HOS Manual or AskRail?

AskRail is rated higher. HOS Manual averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AskRail averages 4.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do HOS Manual or AskRail have ads?

Neither HOS Manual nor AskRail shows ads.

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