# Railstream vs Train Sounds Simulator

Railstream and Train Sounds Simulator both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Train Sounds Simulator's written reviews are positive against 58% of Railstream's. Train Sounds Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Railstream's advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 7). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Railstream sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Train Sounds Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Railstream against 4.1 for Train Sounds Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railstream has 128 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Railstream's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Sounds Simulator's.

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, Train Sounds Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railstream | Train Sounds Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railstream/id1520484749/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sounds-simulator/id1570153400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Railstream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520484751) | [Nipuna Arachchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488603319) |

## What reviewers say

### Railstream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railstream/id1520484749)

Experience live railcams from across the United States and Canada. Watch over two dozen cameras in real time, with a selection available for all viewers and premium content for members. Keep your devices entertained with continuous railway action.

**Highlights:** Live railcams, United States and Canada coverage, Real-time streaming, Multiple camera views, Membership-exclusive content

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Railstream Feed 95 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 96 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 93 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 94 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 97 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 98 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Railstream Feed 100 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for entertainment
- 👍 Crisp picture quality
- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 App is improving
- 👍 Great for railfans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Ads are too frequent
- 👎 App is not worth the membership cost
- 👎 Difficult to log in
- 👎 App crashes or freezes
- 👎 Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Boyce Cam stuck at night
- Sound bugs on Fostoria Ohio free cams
- App crashes or freezes
- App gets slow
- Login issues, doesn't recall membership

**Requested features**

- Add Thomasville NC railcam for free
- Lower membership price
- Add Metra camera
- Add multi-view cams back
- Add more multi-view cams


### Train Sounds Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sounds-simulator/id1570153400)

Experience realistic train and subway sounds for immersive journeys or unique ringtones. This app offers a simulation of various train sound effects, perfect for both adults and children to enjoy. It's a great way to explore the world of railway audio.

**Highlights:** Realistic train sound effects, Modern subway train sounds, Vintage train whistle sounds, Sound exploration, Ringtone creation potential

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railstream free?

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

### Is Train Sounds Simulator free?

Train Sounds Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Railstream or Train Sounds Simulator?

Train Sounds Simulator is rated higher. Railstream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Train Sounds Simulator averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Railstream or Train Sounds Simulator have ads?

Railstream shows ads; Train Sounds Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Railstream or Train Sounds Simulator?

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, and Train Sounds Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Railstream was updated on August 25, 2026 and Train Sounds Simulator on September 16, 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.*