Comparison

Sri Lanka Trains vs Dockcast

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

Head to head
About

Sri Lanka Trains

Access Sri Lankan Railways timetables and ticket prices on your iPhone and iPad. This app offers a mobile-friendly interface for searching train schedules between stations and by time, making travel easier for commuters and tourists.

Highlights
  • Search train timetables by station and time
  • Mobile-friendly timetable interface
  • View individual trips and connected journeys
  • Check ticket prices for selected routes
  • Easy-to-use station picker
  • Direct link to official timetables
Features
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Sri Lanka Trains is an independent, unofficial app that helps you look up train timetables published by Sri Lanka Railways in a mobile-friendly way. It is not developed by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Sri Lanka Railways or any government agency. Whether you're a regular commuter or a visitor, you can use this app to quickly find train times, routes and basic fare information across Sri Lanka. - Search for train timetables between stations and by time - View routes, stops and connected journeys - See ticket prices for selected routes - Use an easy station picker to find departures - Open official timetable pages in a mobile-friendly interface Timetable, route and station data used in this app is provided by the LankaGate initiative of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) and Sri Lanka Railways. The accuracy, completeness and availability of this information is outside the control of the app developer and publisher. For bookings, real-time service status or authoritative information, always refer to official Sri Lanka Railways channels or station staff. The application design and features have been inspired by the Stockholm transport application "Res i Sthlm". Made in Sweden with love.

About

Dockcast

Features
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Dockcast is a modern platform designed to help boat owners, marina operators, and marine enthusiasts discover and connect with verified docks and marina spaces quickly and easily. Users can browse available docking locations, compare pricing and amenities, view slip details, and communicate directly with dock owners through a seamless and user-friendly experience. Whether you're searching for a temporary docking spot, a long-term marina solution, or a safe place to anchor your vessel, Dockcast simplifies the entire process with transparent information and secure communication tools. The platform focuses on convenience, reliability, and accessibility, making dock discovery and booking faster than ever.

Screenshots

Sri Lanka Trains4 screens
Dockcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dockcast at Free against Sri Lanka Trains's $4.99. Dockcast also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sri Lanka Trains's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dockcast is free to download; Sri Lanka Trains costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sri Lanka Trains ships an update every 3 days, Dockcast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sri Lanka Trains versus Dockcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSri Lanka TrainsDockcast
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBhagya SilvaAsa Ithier

In-app purchases

None

Sri Lanka Trains

No in-app purchases

None

Dockcast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sri Lanka Trains free?
Sri Lanka Trains costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dockcast free?
Dockcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sri Lanka Trains or Dockcast have ads?
Sri Lanka Trains shows ads; Dockcast does not.
Which is updated more often, Sri Lanka Trains or Dockcast?
Sri Lanka Trains ships an update every 3 days, and Dockcast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sri Lanka Trains was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dockcast on October 31, 2026.

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