Comparison

Toob Train vs RailTracker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time line status
  • Favorite line notifications
  • Local station information
  • Train arrival times
  • Journey planner
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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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.

About

RailTracker

Features
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RailTracker is a simple, fast way to keep an eye on the London Underground. See live Tube status, track trains, check disruptions and find what's coming next without digging through clutter. Whether you use the Underground every day or you're just heading into London, RailTracker gives you the information you need, quickly. What you can do: - Check live line status across the London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth and DLR lines. - Track trains and see their approximate location in real time. - Search trains by destination or train number - View upcoming stops, platforms and route information - Check station and line disruptions - Explore live train maps for individual lines - Use a clean interface built for quick glances on the move Simple by design. No ads. No account required. No unnecessary clutter. Just RailTracker. Built independently by JGApps. RailTracker is not affiliated with Transport for London. Live transport data is provided using TfL Open Data services.

Screenshots

Toob Train4 screens
RailTracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

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 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toob Train ships an update every 7 months, RailTracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Toob Train versus RailTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToob TrainRailTracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl de WieleDawn Giles

In-app purchases

None

Toob Train

No in-app purchases

None

RailTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toob Train free?
Toob Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailTracker free?
RailTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Toob Train or RailTracker have ads?
Neither Toob Train nor RailTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toob Train or RailTracker?
Toob Train ships an update every 7 months, and RailTracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Toob Train was updated on September 30, 2026 and RailTracker on October 14, 2026.

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