Comparison

ePIC SWP vs Rail

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

Head to head
About

ePIC SWP

This application allows users to receive, view, edit, and electronically sign Safe Work Packs on their device. It supports offline use and automatically pushes completed packs back to a desktop application for audit purposes, eliminating the need for paper-based systems.

Highlights
  • Receive and manage electronic Safe Work Packs
  • Offline and online modes
  • Automated workflow based on Network Rail standards
  • On-screen signatures
  • Automated Sighting Distance calculator
  • Real-time site reporting
  • Full audit trail
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ePIC App (Electronic Safe Work Packs): This app receives Safe Work Packs from the On-Trac desktop SWP application and allows the PIC to view, edit, manage and electronically sign packs on your device using the forms and processes described in the NEW Network Rail 019 Version 9 standard. The app can be used on or off line. All completed Safe Work Packs are 'pushed' back to the desktop SWP application via wi-fi or 3G/4G and stored for audit trail purposes. It removes the need for a paper based system. The app also includes a live site feedback function and a full audit trail for all of the key events. β€’ Ability to receive and manage electronic Safe Work Packs. β€’ Works in both β€˜on’ and β€˜off line’ modes. β€’ Fully automated workflow based on Network Rail 019 Version 9 standard. β€’ On screen signatures for all eForms using a stylus pen. β€’ Automated Sighting Distance calculator. β€’ Real time site reporting. β€’ Final completed pack automatically returned with audit trail. PLEASE NOTE: It has been reported certain organisations have been installing third party security software on tablets which can stop the app from connecting to our servers. We recommend users fully test the ePIC app if any third party security software has been installed.

About

Rail

This app helps UK rail industry suppliers manage worker time and travel according to regulations. It allows administrators to plan shifts, track worker progress, and generate reports on hours worked and travel time. Workers receive shift notifications and log their time with tap-ins.

Highlights
  • Shift planning and rostering
  • Rest period compliance checks
  • Worker time tracking (tap-in/out)
  • Real-time worker progress monitoring
  • Exceedance alerts and remote risk assessment
  • Preformatted reporting
Features
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β€’ Rail-Time is the complete compliance solution for UK rail industry suppliers to manage their worker's time and travel in accordance with industry regulations. β€’ The system has been designed to allow admin users to plan and roster staff shifts ensuring they meet with all relevant rest periods and breaks required. β€’ It will also calculate the FRI scores for all planned shifts ensuring that every shift meets the required standards before being passed to the workers phone or tablet. The worker then receives notification that they have been rostered on to a shift. The worker is required to 'tap-in;' when they leave their place of rest, again when they reach the work location, when they leave the work location and finally, when they arrive at their place of rest. Each 'tap-in' is then recorded for audit and time-management purposes. The admin user is able to track in "rail-time" the workers progress through the planned shift. Where an exceedance of working hours is identified the system will notify the worker and the allocated Supervisor where a risk assessment can be carried out remotely to either approve or deny the exceedance. A series of preformatted reports are available for download by the Admin user ranging from total company worked hours, individuals worked hours and travel time for a given period and the hours worked against a specific project.

Screenshots

Rail3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rail at 100% against ePIC SWP's 25%. Rail also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ePIC SWP's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ePIC SWP ships an update every 6 weeks, Rail every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ePIC SWP versus Rail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterePIC SWPRail
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOn:TracAgileAppCo. Ltd

Customer experience

ePIC SWP

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Rail

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ePIC SWP

No in-app purchases

None

Rail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ePIC SWP free?
ePIC SWP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rail free?
Rail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ePIC SWP or Rail have ads?
Neither ePIC SWP nor Rail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ePIC SWP or Rail?
ePIC SWP ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rail every 3 months. Most recently, ePIC SWP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Rail on October 15, 2026.

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