# Railstream vs FaceMe Live

The clearest difference is rating: FaceMe Live at 5.0 against Railstream's 4.1. FaceMe Live also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Railstream's advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. FaceMe Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

FaceMe Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railstream has 128 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Railstream's written reviews are positive against 100% of FaceMe Live's.

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, FaceMe Live fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railstream | FaceMe Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railstream/id1520484749/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceme-live/id6739796911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Railstream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520484751) | [Triforce, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787103842) |

## 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


### FaceMe Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceme-live/id6739796911)

Connect instantly with experts, influencers, and professionals for live advice, mentorship, or entertainment. Choose video, audio, or chat and pay only for the time you use, with options to book sessions in advance.

**Highlights:** Real-time status updates, Instant live video, audio, or chat, Pay-per-minute pricing, Scheduled session booking, Private and secure 1-on-1 sessions, Favorites list and custom alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railstream free?

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

### Is FaceMe Live free?

FaceMe Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Railstream or FaceMe Live?

FaceMe Live is rated higher. Railstream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while FaceMe Live averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Railstream or FaceMe Live have ads?

Railstream shows ads; FaceMe Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Railstream or FaceMe Live?

Railstream ships an update every 4 months, and FaceMe Live fortnightly. Most recently, Railstream was updated on August 25, 2026 and FaceMe Live on September 9, 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.*