Raildays vs Trainy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raildays
Discover heritage railways across the UK with this app. It provides information and event listings directly from heritage railway organizations, encouraging exploration of the country's rich railway history for enthusiasts and families alike.
- UK heritage railway information
- Event listings
- Content from heritage railways
- Explore railway heritage
- Suitable for families and enthusiasts
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Raildays contains information and events from the UK's rich heritage railway scene. Whether you're a local or visiting, a family, a tourist, or a railway enthusiast, Raildays is the app for you! Heritage railways contribute content directly to the app - a collaborate effort to encourage everyone to explore their country's railway heritage.
Trainy
This app provides real-time UK train tracking, including live arrival and departure times, platform information, and delay updates. Easily save favorite routes and stations for quick access to essential travel information.
- Live train activities
- Real-time arrivals and departures
- Platform and delay updates
- Add routes and stations to favorites
- Accurate UK rail network information
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Introducing Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker, your ultimate companion for staying informed about train schedules and updates in the UK. With a range of powerful features, Trainy makes it easier than ever to track trains in real time and plan your journeys effectively. Features: Live Activities: Stay up to date with live train activities, including arrivals, departures, and any disruptions. Trainy provides real-time information, ensuring you're always aware of the latest status of your chosen train. Add to Favorites: Easily mark your frequently used train routes and stations as favorites. Trainy conveniently stores them for quick access, enabling you to effortlessly track the trains you rely on the most. Real-Time Platform and Delays: With Trainy, you'll never miss a beat. Get real-time updates on platform numbers, any delays, or changes to the scheduled timetable. Stay informed and plan your journey accordingly, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker is designed to provide you with the most accurate and reliable train information available. Whether you're a daily commuter, a leisure traveler, or simply curious about train movements, Trainy is the must-have app for anyone navigating the UK rail network. While Trainy - Live UK Train Tracker strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it is important to note that train schedules, platform numbers, and delays are subject to change. We highly recommend that you always double-check the information displayed on the station boards or consult the official sources provided by the respective train operators. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/trainy-live-uk-train-tracker-privacy-policy/c9c64a28-613c-4cf9-82ea-f2eab0966b93/privacy Terms of use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/trainy-live-uk-train-tracker-terms-of-use/d9ff313e-b9c0-4079-8ad3-06f48226bd86/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Raildays at 100% against Trainy's 50%. Trainy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Raildays ships an update every 5 weeks, Trainy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raildays | Trainy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heritage Operations Processing | Tools Products FZ-LLC |
Customer experience
Raildays
Trainy
In-app purchases
Raildays
No in-app purchases
Trainy
No in-app purchases
