TC Rail Tracker vs Train Live Status
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TC Rail Tracker
Track Twin Cities light rail trains in real-time with current locations and upcoming departure times. View train identification numbers and directions directly on the map. Data updates approximately every 30 seconds for accuracy.
- Real-time train locations
- Upcoming stop departure times
- Train identification numbers
- Direction indicators
- Clear, uncluttered interface
- Data updates every 30 seconds
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Get current train locations and stop departure times in a clear, uncluttered interface. Tap on a stop along your desired line and get up-to-the-minute next departure times. Tap on a train to get it's identifying number and current direction. Direction is also displayed on the Train's icon. *Applicable only to the Twin Cities (MN) Metro light rail lines. Train location and stop departure data is updated approximately every 30 seconds.
Train Live Status
Track your train in real-time and get live updates on its location and status. This app provides information on upcoming stations and expected arrival times, helping you travel with confidence.
- Real-time train tracking
- Live running status
- Upcoming station information
- Expected arrival times
- Complete train route view
- Quick train search
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Train Live Status Track your train in real time and stay updated throughout your journey. Train Live Status helps you quickly check where your train is, its current running status, upcoming stations, and expected arrival information. Whether you're traveling today or planning your journey, get the information you need to travel with confidence. Live Train Status Check the current running status of your train and see how far it has traveled along its route. Track Your Train Know your train's current location and follow its journey from station to station. Arrival & Departure Information View scheduled and expected arrival and departure times for stations along your train's route. Complete Train Route See all stations on your train's journey and easily understand where your train is currently located. Quick & Simple Enter your train number or search for your train to quickly access its latest running information. Designed for Travellers A clean and simple interface makes it easy to check your train status whenever you need it. Train Live Status - know where your train is, stay informed, and travel with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Live Status at 100% against TC Rail Tracker's 0%. TC Rail Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TC Rail Tracker ships an update weekly, Train Live Status every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TC Rail Tracker | Train Live Status |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Holub | Shakti Goyal |
Customer experience
TC Rail Tracker
Train Live Status
In-app purchases
TC Rail Tracker
No in-app purchases
Train Live Status
No in-app purchases
Questions
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