Comparison

Raildar vs Trainy

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

Head to head
About

Raildar

This app provides real-time tracking of trains across the entire UK rail network. It allows users to see the live location of their train, search for specific services, and explore rail activity nationwide. An optional subscription offers an enhanced experience with extended tracking and no ads.

Highlights
  • Live train positions across the UK
  • Search and follow specific train services
  • View historical train routes
  • Explore nationwide rail activity
  • Extended live tracking (subscription)
  • Ad-free experience (subscription)
Features
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Raildar – Live UK Train Tracking See the UK rail network come alive in real time. Raildar accurately plots the live location of trains across the entire UK rail network, giving you a clear picture of where your train is right now - not just when it was scheduled. Whether you’re commuting, waiting for a connection, or just a rail enthusiast, Raildar lets you: - View live positions of trains across the UK - Search for a specific service and follow it on the map - Check where your train has been earlier today - Pan around the map to explore rail activity nationwide Simple, fast, and built for anyone who wants to know what’s really happening on the rails. Raildar Subscription (Optional) Keeping live train locations up to date for the entire UK network is data-intensive and keeps our servers busy. To keep the app free for everyone, Raildar uses a short live-update timeout in the standard version. With Raildar Subscription, you unlock a smoother, more powerful experience: - Extended live tracking without frequent timeouts - No adverts - Extra train details, including headcodes - A more seamless, uninterrupted map experience Subscriptions are available monthly, or for 6 months at a discounted monthly rate. You can try Raildar Subscription free for 7 days before committing. Subscription Details Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the end of the free trial Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the subscription ending You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time via your Account Settings (using the “Manage” button on the Upgrade page) Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited once a subscription is purchased Subscription fees are non-refundable; no refunds are given for unused time if cancelled Full terms and conditions can be found at https://raildar.co.uk/appterms.html

About

Trainy

This app provides real-time UK train tracking, including live arrival and departure times, platform information, and delay updates. Easily save favorite routes and stations for quick access to essential travel information.

Highlights
  • Live train activities
  • Real-time arrivals and departures
  • Platform and delay updates
  • Add routes and stations to favorites
  • Accurate UK rail network information
Features
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Introducing Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker, your ultimate companion for staying informed about train schedules and updates in the UK. With a range of powerful features, Trainy makes it easier than ever to track trains in real time and plan your journeys effectively. Features: Live Activities: Stay up to date with live train activities, including arrivals, departures, and any disruptions. Trainy provides real-time information, ensuring you're always aware of the latest status of your chosen train. Add to Favorites: Easily mark your frequently used train routes and stations as favorites. Trainy conveniently stores them for quick access, enabling you to effortlessly track the trains you rely on the most. Real-Time Platform and Delays: With Trainy, you'll never miss a beat. Get real-time updates on platform numbers, any delays, or changes to the scheduled timetable. Stay informed and plan your journey accordingly, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker is designed to provide you with the most accurate and reliable train information available. Whether you're a daily commuter, a leisure traveler, or simply curious about train movements, Trainy is the must-have app for anyone navigating the UK rail network. While Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it is important to note that train schedules, platform numbers, and delays are subject to change. We highly recommend that you always double-check the information displayed on the station boards or consult the official sources provided by the respective train operators. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/trainy-live-uk-train-tracker-privacy-policy/c9c64a28-613c-4cf9-82ea-f2eab0966b93/privacy Terms of use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/trainy-live-uk-train-tracker-terms-of-use/d9ff313e-b9c0-4079-8ad3-06f48226bd86/terms

Screenshots

Raildar4 screens
Trainy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trainy at none against Raildar's 2. Trainy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). Raildar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Raildar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Trainy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raildar ships an update every 2 days, Trainy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Raildar versus Trainy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaildarTrainy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArc Internet LtdTools Products FZ-LLC

Customer experience

Raildar

Written reviews59 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative76.3%

Trainy

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Raildar

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • Map covered in black rectangles
  • Zoom takes you to random locations
  • Stopped working, no service
  • Map is entirely broken, says no internet
  • Map jumps when zooming
Show 35 more
  • Map jumps when zooming in
  • Map not showing any trains
  • Map does not work
  • Shows phantom trains, wrong platforms
  • White screen with openstreetmap logo
  • No connection reported
  • Map jumps around when moving or zooming
  • Crashing when zooming in
  • Map jumps to different places
  • Search from map shows nothing, just blank
  • Moving around map is like a mystery tour
  • Map keeps bugging and moving back to London
  • Says no internet connection
  • Pinch to zoom doesn't work, moves to random location
  • Map crashes on every zoom
  • App repeatedly crashes
  • Navigation within the app is poor
  • Zooming in on map using finger gestures is bad
  • Train tracking is sporadic with freezes
  • Map keeps relocating itself
  • Map drag causes app crash
  • Map doesn't zoom in
  • Map is unusable
  • Zooming into map ends up on south coast
  • Map relocating you away from area
  • Train markers are odd
  • App asks for permission to track all the time
  • Searching for trains says 'no train found'
  • Stuff pops out of top corner
  • Map doesn't focus or update
  • Map jumps to different locations all over the country when trying to zoom in
  • App crashes when trying to identify an individual service
  • Cannot enable 'Display Current Location on Map'
  • Map zooms off to the east coast of the UK
  • App crashes on iPhone 6

Requested features

10 requests
  • Track heritage type trains like steam trains
  • See where heritage trains are operating
  • Fix issue with 4G connection
  • Make freight trains and other trains easily accessible
  • Improve Avanti West Coast tracking
Show 5 more
  • Show all train types including Avanti West Coast
  • Make rail lines and stations more prominent
  • Add Lea Bridge station
  • Show full names for new stations
  • Display all services from a station, not just specific routes

Trainy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Raildar

Subscriptions2
  • Raildar Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Raildar 6 Month Subscription7 Days trial$7.996 Months
None

Trainy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raildar free?
Raildar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trainy free?
Trainy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raildar or Trainy have ads?
Raildar shows ads; Trainy does not.
Which is updated more often, Raildar or Trainy?
Raildar ships an update every 2 days, and Trainy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Raildar was updated on September 21, 2026 and Trainy on August 17, 2026.

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