Comparison

Swiss Trainbook vs tpg

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

Head to head
About

Swiss Trainbook

Features
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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!

About

tpg

Features
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Make your day flow better with tpg Next, your new public transport app. Made for Geneva, it also works everywhere in Switzerland. Add an unlimited number of favorites, and access quickly to departures close to you. Easily plan a trip, from anywhere in the app. Choose stops and locations as destination. Use maps to orient yourself: -Swiss stops map -Quays map for a stop -Line map -Itinerary map Schedule reminders for a vehicle. Choose for any departure when to receive a notification. The estimated time will be regularly checked and you will be warned of any change. This is not an official app, and is not related with TPG

Screenshots

Swiss Trainbook4 screens
tpg4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: tpg at Free against Swiss Trainbook's $1.99. tpg also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

tpg is free to download; Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99 up front. Swiss Trainbook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. tpg asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiss Trainbook ships an update every 3 weeks, tpg monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Swiss Trainbook versus tpg: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiss Trainbooktpg
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYves BamertLoris Thomas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Swiss Trainbook

One-time3
  • Snack$0.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Lunch$9.99
None

tpg

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiss Trainbook free?
Swiss Trainbook costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is tpg free?
tpg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swiss Trainbook or tpg have ads?
Neither Swiss Trainbook nor tpg shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiss Trainbook or tpg?
Swiss Trainbook ships an update every 3 weeks, and tpg monthly. Most recently, Swiss Trainbook was updated on September 20, 2026 and tpg on September 21, 2026.

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