Comparison

Träwel CheckIn vs RailLog

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

Head to head
About

Träwel CheckIn

Features
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Träwel CheckIn ist eine inoffizielle Companion-App für den ÖPNV-Reisetracker Träwelling. Die App unterstützt die wichtigsten Funktionen rund um den Check-In-Prozess. Zusätzlich gibt es einige App-exklusive Funktionen wie zum Beispiel: - Tags mit benutzerdefinierten Schlüsseln und Vorschlägen von häufig verwendeten Werten - Anzeige der aktuellen Fahrt als Overlay mit Fortschrittsbalken - Teilen / Exportieren von Check-Ins als Bild - Speichern von häufig verwendeten Statusnachrichten - Standard-Verkehrsmittel-Filter Zur Nutzung von Träwel CheckIn wird ein Account bei traewelling.de benötigt.

About

RailLog

This app helps you create a digital journal of your train journeys. Track upcoming trips, organize past travel history, and view detailed statistics about your railway adventures. Visualize your routes on interactive maps and compare your travel activity with others.

Highlights
  • Digital travel journal
  • Upcoming trip tracking
  • Travel history organization
  • Detailed travel statistics
  • Interactive route maps
  • OCR ticket scanning
  • Europe & US compatibility
Features
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TrainLog – Your Personal Railway Companion Turn your train journeys into a complete digital travel journal with TrainLog. Whether you travel daily, on weekends, or to explore new countries, TrainLog helps you track, organize, and relive all your train trips. UPCOMING TRIPS Keep a clear overview of your upcoming journeys. Check your schedules, trip details, departure and arrival stations, route maps, and travel history related to each journey. TRAVEL HISTORY Find all your past trips in a complete and enjoyable travel history. Relive your journeys, review important details, and keep track of every destination you’ve visited. DETAILED STATISTICS Explore your travel habits with detailed statistics: total distance traveled, number of journeys, countries visited, train operators used, frequent routes, personal records, fun facts, and unique comparisons. LEADERBOARDS & INSIGHTS Compare your travel activity with other travelers through rankings and leaderboards. Discover your position, track your progress, and make your train journeys even more fun. INTERACTIVE TRAVEL MAPS Visualize your journeys on beautiful interactive maps. Follow your routes, revisit your departure and arrival stations, and watch your railway footprint grow over time. EUROPE & UNITED STATES COMPATIBILITY TrainLog is designed for train travel across Europe and the United States, with support for many railway operators: * SNCF * TGV INOUI * TER * OUIGO * SNCB * Deutsche Bahn * Trenitalia * RENFE * Amtrak * SBB * NS * ÖBB * And more operators coming soon QUICK AND EASY TRIP ADDITION Add your journeys manually or directly from your tickets using OCR scanning. Save important details such as date, stations, operator, train number, class, and seat information. MODERN AND INTUITIVE INTERFACE Enjoy a clean, smooth, and user-friendly interface designed to showcase your journeys beautifully. TrainLog supports dark mode, adaptive themes, and an experience optimized for both iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE & SECURE Your travel data is securely stored and synchronized across your devices. Your journeys remain private and accessible only through your account. KEY FEATURES * Track upcoming journeys * Complete travel history * Interactive route maps * Advanced statistics * Leaderboards and comparisons * Fun facts and personal records * Manual trip entry * OCR ticket scanning * Detailed trip information: seat, class, price, operator, and train * Europe and United States support * Multilingual support: English and French * Cross-device synchronization * Modern interface with dark mode TrainLog is the perfect app for anyone who loves traveling by train and keeping track of their railway adventures. Track your journeys, explore your statistics, and build your personal railway passport — one trip at a time.

Screenshots

Träwel CheckIn4 screens
RailLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Träwel CheckIn at none against RailLog's 3. Träwel CheckIn also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). RailLog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. RailLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Träwel CheckIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Träwel CheckIn ships an update every 7 months, RailLog every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Träwel CheckIn versus RailLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTräwel CheckInRailLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBendix Tonnlaurent Waes

In-app purchases

None

Träwel CheckIn

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RailLog

Subscriptions2
  • RailLog Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • RailLog Premium - Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • RailLog Premium - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Träwel CheckIn free?
Träwel CheckIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailLog free?
RailLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Träwel CheckIn or RailLog have ads?
Neither Träwel CheckIn nor RailLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Träwel CheckIn or RailLog?
Träwel CheckIn ships an update every 7 months, and RailLog every 2 months. Most recently, Träwel CheckIn was updated on October 30, 2026 and RailLog on October 30, 2026.

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