Toob Train vs RailTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toob Train
Navigate London's transport network with real-time line status, station information, and arrival times. Plan your journeys easily and receive notifications for your favorite lines. Designed for seamless travel around the city.
- Real-time line status
- Favorite line notifications
- Local station information
- Train arrival times
- Journey planner
- Apple Watch support
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Toob Train allows easy navigation around London and the TfL network. Features include: - Line status with notifications(once favourited) - Local stations and train arrival information - Journey planner Designed to be an app to help you when you're out and about in London. Supports Apple Watch.
RailTracker
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RailTracker – Your Ultimate London Underground Companion. Track your Tube in real time. Stay informed. Travel smarter. RailTracker is the all-in-one travel assistant for London’s Underground network. Whether you’re commuting to work or navigating the city as a visitor, RailTracker keeps you one step ahead with real-time updates and interactive tools. Key Features: • Live Train Tracking: Watch trains move in real time on beautifully styled maps for each line. Know exactly where your train is and when it’s arriving. • Train Finder: Search by destination or train number to see live location, platform, and next stops — perfect for timing your trip. • Line & Station Disruption Alerts: Be instantly notified of any delays, closures, or disruptions on your lines or stations. • Dark Mode Ready: A sleek and modern interface optimized for both light and dark themes. RailTracker isn’t just pretty — it’s powerful, fast, and intuitive. Whether you’re a tourist trying to get to Camden or a daily commuter from Watford, this app gives you confidence on the move. This app is not affiliated with Transport for London. Data provided by TfL Open Data services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RailTracker at every 5 weeks against Toob Train's every 7 months. Toob Train's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Toob Train ships an update every 7 months, RailTracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toob Train | RailTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl de Wiele | Dawn Giles |
In-app purchases
Toob Train
No in-app purchases
RailTracker
No in-app purchases









