Railcard vs CabTime Passenger
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.
CabTime Passenger
Book local taxis and airport transfers on-demand. Securely pay for your rides, track your journey in real-time, and manage all your bookings within the app for a seamless travel experience.
- Book local taxis
- Airport transfers
- Secure payment
- Real-time ride tracking
- Manage bookings
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Download the CabTime passenger app to book Reading Taxis on-demand. We provide local taxis in Reading, Berkshire, airport transfers, business class, and chauffeur services around the UK. For additional information, please visit our website. Our app allows you to book and pay securely. Track your ride for a hassle-free experience and manage your bookings all on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Railcard at monthly against CabTime Passenger's every 3 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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, CabTime Passenger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Railcard | CabTime Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Rail | e9ine |
Customer experience
Railcard
CabTime Passenger
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
CabTime Passenger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Railcard
No in-app purchases
CabTime Passenger
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Railcard free?
Is CabTime Passenger free?
Do Railcard or CabTime Passenger have ads?
Which is updated more often, Railcard or CabTime Passenger?
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