Comparison

IRCTC Rail Connect vs ATITHI 2.0

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

Head to head
About

IRCTC Rail Connect

Book train tickets conveniently with the official Indian Railways app. Search trains, check seat availability, manage bookings, and make secure payments. Features include biometric login, PNR status, and various booking quotas.

Highlights
  • Biometric login
  • Train search and seat availability
  • PNR status enquiry
  • Support for various quotas
  • Passenger management
  • Multiple payment options
  • Ticket booking and cancellation
Features
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OFFICIAL iOS MOBILE APP by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) IRCTC Official Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App is Now Available on App Store!!! Book train tickets conveniently with the upgraded app. Search trains, check seat availability, manage bookings and make secure payments — anytime, anywhere in India. New Features: • Simplified Biometric enablement from login page for quicker and secure login • All class availability displayed in a single view for easier booking decisions • Improved experience for IRCTC Loyalty Credit Card users • Unified payment options for a seamless checkout experience • Improved and simplified in-app alerts Key Features: • Secure login with PIN and Biometric Authentication • Quick train search, route details, and seat availability • Check train and seat availability without login • PNR status enquiry for booked tickets • Support for General, Tatkal, Premium Tatkal, Ladies, Divyangjan and Senior Citizen quotas • Current Reservation booking facility • Easy passenger management with Master Passenger List • Integrated IRCTC eWallet for faster payments • Multiple payment options including UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, EMI, Book Now Pay Later(BNPL) and Wallets • Boarding point change facility • Book, view, cancel or file TDR for tickets booked via website or app • Aadhaar linking facility to extend monthly ticket booking limits • Online Reservation Chart availability • Accessibility support and OTP-based booking flow (instead of CAPTCHA) for visually impaired users • Earn rewards through the IRCTC Loyalty Program with benefits including up to 10% cashback on eligible services Why Use IRCTC Rail Connect? + Official Indian Railways train ticket booking app + Safe, secure, and reliable transactions + Simple and user-friendly experience + Manage your journeys anytime, anywhere Feedback & Support We value your feedback. Share your suggestions and help us improve your booking experience. Enjoy a smarter, faster and more convenient way to book train tickets with IRCTC Rail Connect. Registered Office / Corporate Office Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. 4th Floor, Tower-D, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029

About

ATITHI 2.0

This app allows international travelers arriving in India to digitally declare their baggage, items, and currency in advance. It aims to streamline the customs declaration process and expedite arrival at Indian airports.

Highlights
  • Digital baggage declaration
  • Item and currency declaration
  • Advance declaration filing
  • Faster customs processes
  • Custom duty information
  • Citizen-centric services
Features
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About this App: ATITHI - It is developed by Directorate General of Systems, Central Board of Indirect Taxes(CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India to drive digital Governance in India. This application provides a platform for all visitors travelling to India globally to file their baggage, Item & Currency declarations and other citizen centric services. It will reduce the time taken for Customs Declaration and will ease the arrival process at Indian Airports. How to use it: - One time Sign Up - Prepare your declarations in advance Key Features: - Mobility- Anytime, Anywhere - Faster Customs Processes - Custom Duty Information - Multiple application Support Who can use: - Travellers arriving in India by air, including returning residents and all foreign nationals visiting India globally. Feedback: - Your feedback on our mobile application will help us improve future releases. Send us your compliments, comments or take a few minutes to rate our application. Please include as much as information as possible to help us understand the nature of feedback.

Screenshots

IRCTC Rail Connect4 screens
ATITHI 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ATITHI 2.0 at 3.3 against IRCTC Rail Connect's 2.7. ATITHI 2.0 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (14% vs 5%). IRCTC Rail Connect's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATITHI 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IRCTC Rail Connect has 190 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of IRCTC Rail Connect's written reviews are positive against 14% of ATITHI 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRCTC Rail Connect ships an update fortnightly, ATITHI 2.0 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IRCTC Rail Connect versus ATITHI 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRCTC Rail ConnectATITHI 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (190 ratings)3.3 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.7% of reviews13.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190 — better19
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation LimitedCentral Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

Customer experience

IRCTC Rail Connect

All ratings190 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive4.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative93.9%

ATITHI 2.0

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative81.4%

Bugs and requests

IRCTC Rail Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Session expired errors
  • Unable to search stations or select dates
  • OTP delivery issues
  • Crashes on iPhone devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve registration and login process
  • Enhance support for senior citizens
  • Provide better accessibility for international users
  • Optimize app performance and stability

ATITHI 2.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IRCTC Rail Connect

No in-app purchases

None

ATITHI 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IRCTC Rail Connect free?
IRCTC Rail Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATITHI 2.0 free?
ATITHI 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IRCTC Rail Connect or ATITHI 2.0?
ATITHI 2.0 is rated higher. IRCTC Rail Connect averages 2.7 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while ATITHI 2.0 averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.
Do IRCTC Rail Connect or ATITHI 2.0 have ads?
Neither IRCTC Rail Connect nor ATITHI 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRCTC Rail Connect or ATITHI 2.0?
IRCTC Rail Connect ships an update fortnightly, and ATITHI 2.0 every 3 days. Most recently, IRCTC Rail Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and ATITHI 2.0 on November 3, 2026.

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