# Railstream vs Vienna Subway

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Railstream | Vienna Subway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railstream/id1520484749/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vienna-subway-train-game/id1575345901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 85 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Railstream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520484751) | [Interactive Motion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451778577) |

## 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


### Vienna Subway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vienna-subway-train-game/id1575345901)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription Sale | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |


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