Comparison

Railcard vs Falcon Buses

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

Falcon Buses

Features
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Our new app has everything you need to get around Surrey with Falcon Buses. It’s packed full of everything you’ll need to get mobile on the bus. Mobile Tickets: Purchase mobile tickets securely with Apple Pay or a debit/credit card and show the driver when boarding - no more searching for cash! Live Departures: Browse and view bus stops on the map, explore upcoming departures, or check out the routes from a stop to see where you could travel next. Journey Planning: Plan your commute, trip to the shops or night out with friends. It’s now even easier to plan ahead with Falcon Buses. Timetables: We’ve squeezed all of our routes and timetables into the palm of your hand. Favourites: You can quickly save your favourite Departure Boards, Timetables and Journeys, with quick access from one convenient menu. Disruptions: You’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly from our disruption feeds inside the app. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can send it to us via the app.

Screenshots

Railcard3 screens
Falcon Buses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Falcon Buses at fortnightly against Railcard's monthly. Falcon Buses also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Railcard ships an update monthly, Falcon Buses fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Railcard versus Falcon Buses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailcardFalcon Buses
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational RailFalcon Coaches Limited

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

Falcon Buses

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Railcard

No in-app purchases

None

Falcon Buses

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Railcard free?
Railcard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Falcon Buses free?
Falcon Buses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Railcard or Falcon Buses have ads?
Neither Railcard nor Falcon Buses shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Railcard or Falcon Buses?
Railcard ships an update monthly, and Falcon Buses fortnightly. Most recently, Railcard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Falcon Buses on October 10, 2026.

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