Comparison

TrainSpotting vs ScoreTracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

TrainSpotting

This app provides a comprehensive digital database for train enthusiasts, cataloging various locomotives, units, and coaching stock. Users can log sightings with detailed information, photos, and journey data, syncing across devices via iCloud. It offers flexible data review and import options.

Highlights
  • Extensive locomotive and unit database
  • Log sightings with photos and notes
  • Record complete journey information
  • iCloud data syncing across devices
  • Review data by date, location, or class
  • Import data from CSV
Features
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TrainSpotting is the ultimate user-friendly and VoiceOver-compatible app built by a dedicated train enthusiast. The app replaces traditional paper records with an extensive and regularly updated database of locomotives, including diesel, electric and preserved mainline steam, as well as Diesel and Electric Units, all London Underground stock, and increasing numbers of preserved and scrapped vehicles. Trams and loco-hauled coaching stock are also included. Narrow gauge locomotives (steam and diesel) above 2’0” in the UK are covered, along with diesel fleets in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The app allows you to quickly log sightings with just a number, or enhance entries with date, location (including three-letter station codes), photos, and notes. The Haulage feature enables full journey logging including departure and arrival locations and times, making it ideal for RailMiles users. Your data can be viewed and analysed in multiple ways by date, location, or class, and you can choose to include or exclude scrapped locomotives. Existing data can also be imported in bulk via CSV. All data is synchronised securely across your devices using iCloud, including any photos you add. Premium Subscription The app is free to download. An optional subscription unlocks the full Premium Service database, which is updated regularly (typically every two weeks) and supports ongoing development of the app. Monthly and annual subscription options available 1-month free trial for new subscribers Special Offer for ICRS Members Eligible Intercity Railway Society members can redeem a unique code within the app to receive 3 months free access to the Premium Service. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScoreTracker Pro

Features
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Track scores for all your games with Score Keeper. View statistics, game progress, and past games in-app. Supports low- and high- scoring games of up to seven players, as well as adding new players mid-game with the average player score.

Screenshots

TrainSpotting4 screens
ScoreTracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScoreTracker Pro at none against TrainSpotting's 2. TrainSpotting's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. TrainSpotting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScoreTracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainSpotting ships an update every 3 days, ScoreTracker Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TrainSpotting versus ScoreTracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainSpottingScoreTracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImagekings LimitedRob Farley

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainSpotting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Purchase$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

ScoreTracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainSpotting free?
TrainSpotting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreTracker Pro free?
ScoreTracker Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrainSpotting or ScoreTracker Pro have ads?
Neither TrainSpotting nor ScoreTracker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainSpotting or ScoreTracker Pro?
TrainSpotting ships an update every 3 days, and ScoreTracker Pro fortnightly. Most recently, TrainSpotting was updated on September 28, 2026 and ScoreTracker Pro on September 20, 2026.

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