Comparison

Railcard vs Curious Hotels

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Curious Hotels

Enhance your stay at boutique hotels in London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Access mobile keys, live chat with staff, and manage bookings. Enjoy in-room services, entertainment, and local concierge recommendations.

Highlights
  • Live chat with front desk
  • Mobile key access
  • Online check-in/checkout
  • Room service and mini-bar requests
  • Concierge services for local attractions
  • Mobile bookings and reservations
Features
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Welcome to a Curious Group of Hotels, a collection of Boutique hotels in London, Paris, and Amsterdam Please take the opportunity to enhance you stay with us by installing the new Curious mobile app. Features include: Live chat with our front desk team Mobile key access to your room Up to date guest information Details on how we are making our hotels a safe haven for your stay Mobile bookings, reservations and menus Online check in, wake up calls and express checkout Breakfast ordering & room service Mini bars and requestable items Mobile entertainment, including digital newspapers, magazines, audio books, games and video Concierge services for local attractions, restaurants and bars Luggage collection & hotel transfers And much more. L’Hotel, Paris The epitome of French style, L’Hotel was the world's first boutique hotel. One of the smallest five-star hotels in Paris, L'Hotel has been a secret hideaway over the past two centuries for many famous faces. Canal House Located in the heart of Jordaan, the cultural centre of Amsterdam, Canal House is bold, rich, and full of attitude. All 23 rooms are furnished using contemporary Dutch design, the perfect base for a luxurious break. Portobello Hotel In the centre of West London's Notting Hill, The Portobello Hotel is famed for its eclectic spirit and eccentric charm. The Portobello Hotel offers a 'chocolate box' selection of 21 individually styled bedrooms.

Screenshots

Railcard3 screens
Curious Hotels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Railcard at 7.3K against Curious Hotels's 13. Curious Hotels's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Curious Hotels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railcard has 7.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Railcard's written reviews are positive against 50% of Curious Hotels's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Railcard versus Curious Hotels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailcardCurious Hotels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.3K — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational RailA Curious Group of Hotels LLP

Customer experience

Railcard

All ratings7,266 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,322 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative48.0%

Curious Hotels

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Curious Hotels

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Railcard

No in-app purchases

None

Curious Hotels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Railcard free?
Railcard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Curious Hotels free?
Curious Hotels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Railcard or Curious Hotels?
Curious Hotels is rated higher. Railcard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Curious Hotels averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Railcard or Curious Hotels have ads?
Neither Railcard nor Curious Hotels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Railcard or Curious Hotels?
Railcard ships an update monthly, and Curious Hotels monthly. Most recently, Railcard was updated on October 31, 2026 and Curious Hotels on October 15, 2026.

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