# Train Beacon vs RAIL LIVE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAIL LIVE at none against Train Beacon's 1. RAIL LIVE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Train Beacon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Beacon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. RAIL LIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Beacon | RAIL LIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-beacon/id1464887688/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Riches](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887687) | [Bauer Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/336597452) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-beacon/id1464887688)

Visualize train locations and real-time schedules in augmented reality or on a map. Get instant updates on train times, platform information, and service status for Great Britain and London Underground. Pro features include widgets, incident reports, and advanced train tracking.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality train visualization, Map-based train tracking, Real-time train times, Platform information, Service incident reports, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Train Beacon Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |


### RAIL LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-live-uk/id6449830999)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Beacon free?

Train Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RAIL LIVE free?

RAIL LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Train Beacon or RAIL LIVE have ads?

RAIL LIVE shows ads; Train Beacon does not.

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