# TrC | TfW vs Pulhams

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pulhams at 50% against TrC | TfW's 19%. Pulhams also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TrC | TfW's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pulhams holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrC | TfW has 124 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of TrC | TfW's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pulhams's.

TrC | TfW ships an update every 6 weeks, Pulhams fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrC | TfW | Pulhams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trc-tfw/id1589080838/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulhams/id6477878058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 18.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transport For Wales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547583286) | [The Go-Ahead Group plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566501475) |

## What reviewers say

### TrC | TfW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trc-tfw/id1589080838)

Plan your train journeys across Britain with ease. This app allows you to check train times, purchase tickets, and manage your travel. Save money with discounted tickets and enjoy paperless travel with real-time updates and automatic compensation for delays.

**Highlights:** Check train times, Buy train tickets, Manage journeys, Save money on tickets, Paperless train travel, Live journey updates, Delay Repay compensation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like multiflex tickets
- 🤝 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Login issues and account management problems
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and long loading times
- 🔌 Inability to access tickets offline or add to digital wallets
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and unintuitive design

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logging users out
- Inability to input station names or search for journeys
- Ticket purchase and download issues
- Live train information not updating accurately

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for accessing tickets
- Integration with digital wallets like Apple Wallet
- Improved live train information and disruption alerts
- Ability to save favorite journeys and tickets
- Better accessibility features for disabled users


### Pulhams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulhams/id6477878058)

Plan your bus journeys, view live departures, and purchase mobile tickets securely. Access timetables, save favorite routes, and stay updated on service disruptions for easy travel within Gloucestershire.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticket purchasing, Live departure tracking, Journey planning, Route timetables, Favorite routes saving, Service disruption alerts

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrC | TfW free?

TrC | TfW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pulhams free?

Pulhams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TrC | TfW or Pulhams?

Pulhams is rated higher. TrC | TfW averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Pulhams averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TrC | TfW or Pulhams have ads?

Neither TrC | TfW nor Pulhams shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrC | TfW or Pulhams?

TrC | TfW ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pulhams fortnightly. Most recently, TrC | TfW was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pulhams on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
