Comparison

TrainSpotting vs Pineamite

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

Pineamite

Experience live events through fan-generated streams. Watch real-time action from the stage and see if your submitted videos are featured. This platform brings the excitement of events directly to you, wherever you are.

Highlights
  • Fan-sourced streaming
  • Real-time event action
  • Submit your videos
  • Watch live streams
  • Event participation
Features
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Pineamite is redefining rallying with fan-sourced streaming, enhanced by real-time processing so you can watch the action as it's happening on the stage. Be part of the rally and see if your video makes it on the streams. We are anywhere that you are! https://www.pineamite.com/terms https://www.pineamite.com/privacy

Screenshots

TrainSpotting4 screens
Pineamite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pineamite at none against TrainSpotting's 2. TrainSpotting's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Pineamite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TrainSpotting against 5.0 for Pineamite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainSpotting ships an update every 3 days, Pineamite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TrainSpotting versus Pineamite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainSpottingPineamite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB120 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImagekings LimitedPineamite

Customer experience

TrainSpotting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%

Pineamite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainSpotting

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

Pineamite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainSpotting free?
TrainSpotting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pineamite free?
Pineamite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TrainSpotting or Pineamite?
TrainSpotting and Pineamite are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TrainSpotting or Pineamite have ads?
Neither TrainSpotting nor Pineamite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainSpotting or Pineamite?
TrainSpotting ships an update every 3 days, and Pineamite weekly. Most recently, TrainSpotting was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pineamite on September 28, 2026.

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