Comparison

Railstream vs Vienna Subway

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Railstream

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
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Live from the United States and Canada, Railstream brings you over 2 dozen railcams to watch in real time! Nine cameras are available for all viewers, while others are membership only. Try this app and your TV and mobile devices will never be dark again! Railstream Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 12.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 149.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Vienna Subway

Experience the thrill of driving a subway train through Vienna's underground network. Safely transport passengers, master precise stops, and customize your trains. Enjoy various game modes and daily rewards.

Highlights
  • 3 Game Modes
  • Train Skins and AI Customization
  • Easy Controls
  • Realistic Locations
  • Daily Rewards
Features
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Drive the Vienna U-Bahn Step into the cab of a Vienna U-Bahn train and experience the challenge of a subway driving simulator. Control your speed, stop precisely at every station, manage the doors safely, and transport passengers across detailed underground routes. Key Features of Vienna subway train simulator 3 Game Modes — Master the classic Driver Mode, test your skills in challenging Mini-Games, and complete Daily Quests to earn extra rewards. Vienna-Inspired Locations — Explore detailed stations, tunnels, and underground routes inspired by Vienna's subway network. Precision Driving — Time every stop carefully, avoid missing stations, and transport passengers safely from one destination to the next. Train Customization — Choose from 9 unique train skins and personalize your trains with AI-generated decals. Easy-to-Learn Controls — Intuitive controls make it easy to start driving, while precise stopping and route management provide a challenge for experienced players. Daily Rewards & Challenges — Complete daily challenges, earn rewards, and improve your driving skills with every journey. Whether you enjoy train simulators, subway games, or realistic driving experiences, take control of the train, sharpen your train driver skills, and master the Vienna underground in this realistic subway simulator. Take the controls. Make every stop count. https://interactivemotion.live/privacy https://interactivemotion.live/tos

Screenshots

Railstream4 screens
Vienna Subway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Railstream at 58% against Vienna Subway's 14%. Railstream also leads on ratings volume (143 vs 14) and device support (4 vs 2). Vienna Subway's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Railstream sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Vienna Subway sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vienna Subway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railstream has 143 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Railstream's written reviews are positive against 14% of Vienna Subway's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, Vienna Subway every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Railstream versus Vienna Subway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailstreamVienna Subway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (143 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings143 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRailstream, LLCInteractive Motion

Customer experience

Railstream

All ratings128 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative33.8%

Vienna Subway

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

Railstream

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • 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
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  • Annoying messages for members
  • Stuck waiting message
  • Reset and spinning wheel icon
  • iPad app killed after update
  • Static and connection problems
  • App kicks out members
  • Selma cam glitches, shows daytime at night
  • Issues with Apple Play (sound but blank screen)
  • Blank picture on Apple Play for some cameras
  • Cameras off at 10pm PST
  • Cameras jumping back and forth
  • Internal service error on password reset
  • App crashes in landscape mode
  • Payment option not available (forcing PayPal)
  • App says 'something went wrong' on sign in
  • Shenedoah junction free cam does not work
  • White line bug on video player
  • Light brown screen with RETRY error
  • Little black airplane icon

Requested features

21 requests
  • Add Thomasville NC railcam for free
  • Lower membership price
  • Add Metra camera
  • Add multi-view cams back
  • Add more multi-view cams
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  • Add a railcam in WA (Sumner, Puyallup, Auburn, Tukwilla)
  • Add another free camera for Atlanta, GA (other direction)
  • Add cameras in St. Louis, MO, Jonesboro, AR, Memphis, TN, Little Rock, AR
  • Add 1 or 2 new free cams
  • Add more free cameras
  • Add more cameras on the west coast
  • Add cameras at Horseshoe Curve
  • Add cameras on the BNSF railway line
  • Add more spots on the free section
  • Add BNSF and Union Pacific cameras
  • Add playback mode
  • Add a cam in Cleveland Ohio
  • Add more cams and information overlay
  • Add Spokane or Seattle cams
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

Vienna Subway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Railstream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$149.991 Year
One-time8
  • Railstream Feed 95$12.99
  • Railstream Feed 96$12.99
  • Railstream Feed 93$12.99
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  • Railstream Feed 94$12.99
  • Railstream Feed 97$12.99
  • Railstream Feed 98$12.99
  • Railstream Feed 99$12.99
  • Railstream Feed 100$12.99
4 purchases

Vienna Subway

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription Sale$5.991 Month
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
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  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Railstream free?
Railstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vienna Subway free?
Vienna Subway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Railstream or Vienna Subway?
Vienna Subway is rated higher. Railstream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Vienna Subway averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Railstream or Vienna Subway have ads?
Both Railstream and Vienna Subway show ads.
Which is updated more often, Railstream or Vienna Subway?
Railstream ships an update every 4 months, and Vienna Subway every 3 weeks. Most recently, Railstream was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vienna Subway on November 3, 2026.

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