RailApp vs ADU Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RailApp
Access live and offline departure boards for UK railways. View journey stops for direct train services between stations. This application does not plan routes.
- Live departure boards
- Offline access
- Journey stop overviews
- UK railway information
- Direct train services
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Departure boards for UK railways. Provides online and offline results, and overview of journey stops. Note that this is for direct trains between stations only, and cannot plan routes.
ADU Mobile
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Aircraft Search: Instantly look up aircraft details using a powerful and responsive search tool. Logbook Functionality: Record aircraft sightings in real time, just like a traditional aviation logbook. iCloud-Compatible Syncing: Sync your sightings with the ADU database securely from your iPhone or iPad. User-Friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive iOS design optimized for a seamless user experience. On-the-Go Logging: Log sightings anytime, anywhere—perfect for use at the airport, during events, or while traveling. This iOS app transforms the way aircraft enthusiasts log their sightings by combining the familiarity of a traditional logbook with the flexibility and mobility of a modern iPhone or iPad. With smart syncing to the ADU database and an interface tailored for iOS, the ADU Mobile App is your ultimate companion for aircraft tracking wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ADU Mobile at monthly against RailApp's every 9 months. On price, ads, 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.
RailApp ships an update every 9 months, ADU Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RailApp | ADU Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jacob Parker | Steven Lionel Bruce |
In-app purchases
RailApp
No in-app purchases
ADU Mobile
No in-app purchases
