# Railmap for Open Railway Map vs Open Railroad Guide

The clearest difference is price: Open Railroad Guide at Free against Railmap for Open Railway Map's $2.99. Open Railroad Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Railmap for Open Railway Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (726 vs 49). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Open Railroad Guide is free to download; Railmap for Open Railway Map costs $2.99 up front. Open Railroad Guide sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Railmap for Open Railway Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open Railroad Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railmap for Open Railway Map has 726 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Railmap for Open Railway Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Railroad Guide's.

Railmap for Open Railway Map ships an update monthly, Open Railroad Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railmap for Open Railway Map | Open Railroad Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railmap-for-open-railway-map/id1374554550/reviews) | **[4.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-railroad-guide/id6760736329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Chrometz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004595008) | [IKworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866045872) |

## What reviewers say

### Railmap for Open Railway Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railmap-for-open-railway-map/id1374554550)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Discover the world through the lens of train tracks. Explore global rail networks, understand speed limits on different lines, and view detailed information about railway signals. The app caches visited locations for faster loading.

**Highlights:** Explore global train tracks, View speed limits on tracks, Detailed signal information, Multiple map layers, Offline caching of locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Comprehensive railway line coverage worldwide
- 👍 Shows both active and abandoned rail lines
- 🎯 Accurate and detailed track layouts
- 📍 Useful for train enthusiasts and rail professionals
- 🔄 Multiple overlay options (signals, power systems)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map fails to load after extended use
- 🐛 Zoom functionality causes tracks to disappear
- 📊 No legend or explanation of symbols/colors
- 🔍 Missing search functionality for locations
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Map stops loading after several minutes of use
- Tracks disappear when zooming in beyond certain level
- Signals overlay not displaying correctly
- App freezes during zoom operations
- Location services not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Search functionality for locations and stations
- Legend/key explaining map symbols and colors
- iPad optimization
- German language support
- Train tracking capability


### Open Railroad Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-railroad-guide/id6760736329)

Explore detailed railroad maps, historical imagery, and live train data. Features include AR track viewing, frequency finding, and community collaboration for rail enthusiasts and historians.

**Highlights:** Live train map, AR 3D Track View, Frequency Finder, Channel Log, Transit Map, Rail Community, Train Watch, FRA Records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insider Club | $2.99 | per month |
| ORG+ Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| ORG+ Yearly | $84.00 | per year |
| AI Tools for ORG | $6.99 | one-time |
| Open Railroad Guide Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $20.00 | one-time |
| ORG+ Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railmap for Open Railway Map free?

Railmap for Open Railway Map costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Railroad Guide free?

Open Railroad Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Railmap for Open Railway Map or Open Railroad Guide?

Open Railroad Guide is rated higher. Railmap for Open Railway Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while Open Railroad Guide averages 4.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do Railmap for Open Railway Map or Open Railroad Guide have ads?

Railmap for Open Railway Map shows ads; Open Railroad Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Railmap for Open Railway Map or Open Railroad Guide?

Railmap for Open Railway Map ships an update monthly, and Open Railroad Guide every 5 days. Most recently, Railmap for Open Railway Map was updated on October 29, 2026 and Open Railroad Guide on October 28, 2026.

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