Railcard vs iHike
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.
iHike
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The mountains are calling — iHike makes sure you answer them well. Discover trips led by experienced guides, reserve your spot in seconds and head out knowing every detail is handled: the route, the gear, the weather and the people you'll share the trail with. FIND YOUR NEXT TRIP - Browse real trips published by the guides who lead them: lakes, peaks, waterfalls, canyons and via ferratas - Honest details on every trip: difficulty, distance, elevation gain, duration and meeting points - Per-day weather forecast for multi-day trips - See how many spots are left — live RESERVE IN SECONDS - Book your place instantly, or join the waitlist when a trip is full - Clear booking deadline on every trip, with free cancellation until it passes - Check in at the meeting point with your personal code - Follow all your reservations under My Trips HIKE TOGETHER - Every trip has a group chat with the guide and your fellow hikers - Coordinate carpooling, gear and questions before departure - Equipment checklist from the guide so you arrive prepared A COMMUNITY OF HIKERS - Share photos and videos from the trail - Post 24-hour stories and see who viewed and liked them - Follow friends and guides, message them directly - Rate your guide and read genuine reviews from real participants FOR EVERY LEVEL From your first easy trail to demanding summit days — filter by category and difficulty and pick a trip that truly fits you. Every listing states exactly what it asks of you, so there are no surprises at kilometre ten. Are you a guide? Download iHike Guide to publish your trips and manage your reservations.
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Verdict
Railcard and iHike are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Railcard | iHike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Rail | Durim Panxha |
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
iHike
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Railcard
No in-app purchases
iHike
No in-app purchases







