Swiss Trainbook vs EPFL Panel Lémanique
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swiss Trainbook
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Do you still keep paper lists with the locomotives / trains you have seen? With Swiss Trainbook this is over. You can digitally record all the trains you have seen. At the same time you can also save the geo data to see on the map overview where you have already spotted trains. Here are some features in detail: - Start with the already existing trains and start capturing right away - Create your own train types and trains in your region - Save your favorite photo of the train as well - Your data will be synchronized to your other devices via iCloud. Start now with your digital train logbook!
EPFL Panel Lémanique
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EPFL's LaSUR lab has launched a new application that allows users to track their mobility behaviour and provide valuable data for reasearch! The Panel Lémanique app offers users the chance to review where they've been and how they got there, providing an overview of their daily movements thanks to the available map. Additionally, users can find out which transport means were the fastest for them and which they used most often, thanks to personal statistics generated by the app. The app is part of a research project conducted by EPFL's LaSUR lab, which aims at understanding individual mobility behaviour in the Lémanic region to cut carbon emissions for a more sustainable future. The app collects data on user movements, such as the time and location of their journeys, which are then analysed to provide insights into how people travel and what factors influence their mobility behaviour. This information can be used to inform policy decisions and improve transportation infrastructure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EPFL Panel Lémanique at Free against Swiss Trainbook's $1.99. EPFL Panel Lémanique also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). Swiss Trainbook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads 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
EPFL Panel Lémanique is free to download; Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99 up front. Swiss Trainbook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EPFL Panel Lémanique asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swiss Trainbook ships an update every 3 weeks, EPFL Panel Lémanique every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiss Trainbook | EPFL Panel Lémanique |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yves Bamert | motiontag GmbH |
In-app purchases
Swiss Trainbook
- Snack$0.99
- Coffee$2.99
- Lunch$9.99
EPFL Panel Lémanique
No in-app purchases
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