# Action Tour Guide vs Rail Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Action Tour Guide at 84% against Rail Runner's 29%. Action Tour Guide also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). Rail Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Action Tour Guide sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. Rail Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Action Tour Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Action Tour Guide has 12K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Action Tour Guide's written reviews are positive against 29% of Rail Runner's.

Action Tour Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Rail Runner every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Tour Guide | Rail Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-tour-guide-experiences/id1460565736/reviews)** | [2.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-runner/id6472059317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Action Tour Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457432158) | [Rio Metro Regional Transit District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716567206) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Tour Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-tour-guide-experiences/id1460565736)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Transform your travels into immersive, GPS-guided audio adventures with over 200 self-guided tours. Explore national parks, cities, and scenic drives at your own pace with offline maps and automatic audio playback at each point of interest.

**Highlights:** GPS-guided audio tours, 200+ self-guided experiences, Offline maps and GPS, Explore at your own pace, Hands-free driving with CarPlay, Lifetime validity for tours

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Action+ Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Freedom Trail | $9.99 | one-time |
| Florida Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maui Road to Hana | $9.99 | one-time |
| 17-Mile Drive | $9.99 | one-time |
| Saguaro National Park Tour | $14.99 | one-time |
| Historic Charleston | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gettysburg Battlefield | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kauai | $14.99 | one-time |
| Zion National Park | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cades Cove | $14.99 | one-time |
| Salem Witch Trials | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur Self-Guided Tour | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Smoky Mountain Tour | $16.99 | one-time |
| Monument Valley Navajo  Tour | $16.99 | one-time |
| Kancamagus Scenic Byway | $16.99 | one-time |
| Glacier National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Washington D.C. Monuments | $16.99 | one-time |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Grand Teton National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Joshua Tree National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Celebrity Homes | $16.99 | one-time |
| Yellowstone National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Palm Springs | $16.99 | one-time |
| Sequoia National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Grand Canyon National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Acadia National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Yosemite National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Palm Springs & Joshua Tree | $16.99 | one-time |
| Scenic Newport RI | $16.99 | one-time |
| Lake Tahoe | $16.99 | one-time |
| Arches National Park | $16.99 | one-time |
| Cape Cod and Provincetown Tour | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gettysburg Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Hawaii - 4 Island Tours | $29.99 | one-time |
| Arizona Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Grand Teton & Yellowstone | $29.99 | one-time |
| Utah Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| California Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| USA National Park Bundle | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Informative and engaging narration
- 🚗 Convenient hands-free experience
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🗺️ Helpful GPS integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps/directions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Unclear how to start/use the tour
- 🚧 Missed points of interest due to timing issues
- 🔇 Narration cuts off or repeats unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- GPS tracking issues
- Difficulty downloading/accessing tours

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose tour direction
- More detailed information about sites
- Integration with CarPlay/Android Auto
- Option to disable background music
- Improved offline functionality


### Rail Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-runner/id6472059317)

Purchase train tickets and check schedules for Central New Mexico's commuter rail service. Access your tickets electronically, view purchase history, and receive important rider alerts for a convenient travel experience.

**Highlights:** Purchase train tickets on the go, Access electronic tickets, View purchase history, Check weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules, Receive rider alerts, Create trip plans

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Tour Guide free?

Action Tour Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rail Runner free?

Rail Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Action Tour Guide or Rail Runner?

Action Tour Guide is rated higher. Action Tour Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Rail Runner averages 2.5 from 23 ratings.

### Do Action Tour Guide or Rail Runner have ads?

Neither Action Tour Guide nor Rail Runner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Tour Guide or Rail Runner?

Action Tour Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rail Runner every 15 months. Most recently, Action Tour Guide was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rail Runner on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*