# Railstream vs Prague Metro

The clearest difference is monetization model: Prague Metro at free with in-app purchases against Railstream's subscription. Prague Metro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Railstream's advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 23) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 Prague Metro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Railstream against 4.0 for Prague Metro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railstream has 128 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, Prague Metro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railstream | Prague Metro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railstream/id1520484749/reviews)** | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prague-metro-train-simulator/id1587327648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 85 MB | 381 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) | [AppCurrent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718371178) |

## 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


### Prague Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prague-metro-train-simulator/id1587327648)

Experience the thrill of driving a subway train through the underground of the Czech capital. Manage passenger flow, adhere to schedules, and customize your train. A unique simulation game offering an exciting underground journey.

**Highlights:** Drive a subway train, Manage train doors, Follow metro schemes, Earn tokens for customization, Experience underground life, Set speed records

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription No Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription Trial | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Months Subscription Trial | $39.99 | per 2 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railstream free?

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

### Is Prague Metro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Railstream or Prague Metro?

Railstream is rated higher. Railstream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Prague Metro averages 4.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Railstream or Prague Metro have ads?

Railstream shows ads; Prague Metro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Railstream or Prague Metro?

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, and Prague Metro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Railstream was updated on August 25, 2026 and Prague Metro on September 19, 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.*