Railcard vs NETGO!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Railcard
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.
- Store railcards on mobile
- Save 1/3 on train fares
- Instant digital access
- Supports multiple railcard types
- Ready for next train journey
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With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ⅓ off most fares when you go by train. Download the app now so you will never forget your Railcard again- have your Railcard on your mobile, ready for your next train journey. Suitable for storing newly-purchased 16-25 Railcard, Santander 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Devon & Cornwall Railcard, Family & Friends Railcard, Senior Railcard, Two Together Railcard, Veterans Railcard, Disabled Persons Railcard, Network Railcard, and 16-17 Saver. *Most Railcards are available instantly on your mobile. However, 16-25 Railcards for those applying as mature students, Veterans Railcards and Disabled Persons Railcards may take up to 5 working days for approval.
NETGO!
Purchase Nottingham tram tickets conveniently and securely. Manage your tickets, view purchase history, and stay updated on service status and network information. Plan your journeys with ease.
- Buy tram tickets
- Personalized profile
- View active and past tickets
- Network map and journey planning
- Real-time service status updates
- Secure payment options
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Buy tram tickets in Nottingham safer, quicker & easier with the free NETGO! App NETGO! Is the free ticketing app for Nottingham’s tram network, providing an easy way for you to purchase your tram tickets and keep informed of service updates. My Profile - Create an account personalised to you with no need to login each time. Buy Tickets - Securely purchase a range of tickets including single, day, week, group and seasons with easy payment options. No need to queue up at the ticket machines! My Tickets and Purchase History - Easy to access list of all your active tickets along with previous purchases. Network Map - Browse our full network map and plan your journey in advance. Service Status - Keep up to date with the status of the network, enabling you to plan should there be any changes or disruption to service. Includes information on alternative travel options. For more info, visit www.thetram.net/netgo Follow NET on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetram.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/NETtram Instagram: @NETtram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Railcard at free against NETGO!'s free with in-app purchases. Railcard also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 28%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Railcard ships an update monthly, NETGO! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Railcard | NETGO! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews — better | 27.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Rail | Tramlink Nottingham |
Customer experience
Railcard
NETGO!
Bugs and requests
Railcard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Railcard disappearing from app
- Download codes not working
- Incorrect/missing card details
Requested features
3 requests- Add to Apple Wallet
- Automatic renewal reminders
- Offline mode for digital cards
NETGO!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Railcard
No in-app purchases
NETGO!
No in-app purchases
