# Railcard vs TrainSplit

Railcard and TrainSplit both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of TrainSplit's written reviews are positive against 43% of Railcard's. TrainSplit also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Railcard's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 34). 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 — 4.8 for Railcard against 4.9 for TrainSplit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railcard has 7.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Railcard's written reviews are positive against 82% of TrainSplit's.

Railcard ships an update monthly, TrainSplit every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railcard | TrainSplit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcard/id1246748048/reviews) | **[4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainsplit-split-ticketing/id1400242018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Rail](https://appshunter.io/developer/512167281) | [TrainSplit.com Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400242017) |

## What reviewers say

### Railcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcard/id1246748048)

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.

**Highlights:** Store railcards on mobile, Save 1/3 on train fares, Instant digital access, Supports multiple railcard types, Ready for next train journey

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great value
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Fast digital delivery
- 🙌 Helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app/website
- 🤯 Confusing renewal process
- 📵 Unusable without internet
- 🤖 Lack of accessibility features

**Reported bugs**

- Railcard disappearing from app
- Download codes not working
- Incorrect/missing card details

**Requested features**

- Add to Apple Wallet
- Automatic renewal reminders
- Offline mode for digital cards


### TrainSplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainsplit-split-ticketing/id1400242018)

This app helps you save money on train tickets by splitting your journey into multiple tickets. It finds the cheapest options and allows you to book and store e-tickets directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Split train journeys for savings, Intelligent search for cheapest options, Book tickets directly, Store e-tickets in-app, Save booking details, Access digital railcards

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railcard free?

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

### Is TrainSplit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Railcard or TrainSplit?

TrainSplit is rated higher. Railcard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while TrainSplit averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do Railcard or TrainSplit have ads?

Neither Railcard nor TrainSplit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Railcard or TrainSplit?

Railcard ships an update monthly, and TrainSplit every 9 days. Most recently, Railcard was updated on September 27, 2026 and TrainSplit on September 27, 2026.

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