# Raildar vs \list

The clearest difference is ads: \list at none against Raildar's shown. Raildar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raildar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and \list sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raildar ships an update every 2 days, \list every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raildar | \list |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Internet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325238442) | [Josh Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847530410) |

## What reviewers say

### Raildar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raildar/id1339325092)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raildar Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Raildar 6 Month Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for tracking trains
- 👍 Useful for train enthusiasts
- 👍 Good for occasional hobby use
- 👍 App has been updated and works well
- 👍 Shows trains in real time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map is buggy and unusable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Zooming issues
- 🐛 No internet connection reported
- 🐛 Map jumps to random locations

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### \list

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id6755031386)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \list pro monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| llist pro yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raildar free?

Raildar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is \list free?

\list is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Raildar or \list have ads?

Raildar shows ads; \list does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raildar or \list?

Raildar ships an update every 2 days, and \list every 4 weeks. Most recently, Raildar was updated on October 26, 2026 and \list on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*