SpotLog vs MR Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SpotLog
Log train sightings with precise location, time, and date. Access detailed datasets for European railway systems, including locomotives and rolling stock. This app is designed for enthusiasts to meticulously record their observations.
- Record train sightings
- Log location, time, and date
- UK and European railway datasets
- Details on locomotives and rolling stock
- User-friendly interface
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Record trains seen with location, time and date. App has datasets for UK and many other European railway systems with details of loco's, units and other rolling stock. https://spotlog.org/spotlog/gettingstarted
MR Live
This app serves as a companion for a "Live" Run event, allowing users to check in at designated locations and submit quiz answers. It also provides up-to-date information about the London Underground and tracks team statistics.
- Location check-in
- Quiz answer submission
- London Underground information
- Team statistics tracking
- Event updates
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The companion app for the "Live" Run. This app will allow you to check in at locations, submit your answers for the quiz, check up to date information about the London Underground. You can also check your team stats and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MR Live at Free against SpotLog's $2.99. MR Live also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 70%). SpotLog's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MR Live is free to download; SpotLog costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpotLog ships an update every 2 months, MR Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpotLog | MR Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mark Goodspeed | Matt Collins |
Customer experience
SpotLog
MR Live
In-app purchases
SpotLog
No in-app purchases
MR Live
No in-app purchases
