Comparison

Pointcy vs Rail Ninja

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

Head to head
About

Pointcy

This app enhances travel to Turkey by providing free Wi-Fi access, exclusive discounts at local brands, and comprehensive tourist information. It acts as a virtual guide, offering insights into historical sites and cultural values, while also featuring games and competitions to make your trip more enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Free Wi-Fi access at over 9,000 hotspots
  • Exclusive discounts up to 30% at contracted brands
  • Detailed touristic and cultural information
  • Virtual guide for must-visit points
  • Games and competitions for enhanced travel experience
  • Mobile MuseumPass purchasing advantage
Features
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Pointcy is an application that will help travelers traveling to Turkey in almost every area they may need. Free Wi-Fi: One of the most important features of Free Wi-Fi is to reduce your communication expenses. Thanks to Pointcy Free Wi-Fi, you will make free phone calls and internet connection and reduce your travel costs. You can use your own number and stay in touch with your friends without having to buy a temporary GSM line at more than 9,000 hotspot points. Shopping: Pointcy will also offer special discounts and advantages from Turkey's best brands during your visit. Pointcy, which monitors the contracted brands, is also responsible for your secure shopping. Discounts up to 30% at thousands of points, from food and beverage to jewelry shopping, from clothing to souvenir shopping, and advantages are available in the Pointcy application. If you are interested in local tastes and small businesses, you will find the most special examples at Pointcy. Touristic information: You will be able to access touristic information with Pointcy when you visit touristic spots in Turkey whose civilization dates to 12.000 years ago. You will be able to easily access information about museums, archaeological sites, landmarks, and objects. You will be able to learn touristic and cultural values easily without professional support and reach satisfactory content. Pointcy will be your virtual guide who will recommend you the must-visit points to increase your travel experience. You will be able to purchase the mobile MuseumPass advantageously to visit the museum and archaeological site. Necessary phone calls and complaints authorities will be at your fingertips. Travel experience: You will be able to win many prizes with the game and competitions that will make the travel experience fun.

About

Rail Ninja

Easily book train tickets globally in over 50 countries. Search, compare seat options with videos, and pay securely. Tickets are stored offline for convenient access, with in-app chat support for changes.

Highlights
  • Book train tickets worldwide
  • Search 50+ countries
  • Compare seat options with videos
  • Offline ticket storage
  • In-app chat support
  • Book up to a year in advance
Features
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Rail.Ninja app – the most convenient way to book train tickets worldwide Rail Ninja makes booking train tickets easy. Search for tickets in 50+ countries and book up to a year in advance in just a few clicks. Watch helpful videos to explore train options and seat layouts before booking. Once issued, your tickets are securely stored in the app and available offline. Need assistance? Get help directly via in-app chat for any changes or travel adjustments. INTUITIVE INTERFACE Quickly find the best train options by entering your route and date. See live schedules, classes, and prices at a glance. EASY CLASS SELECTION Compare seat options with photos and videos to choose the best experience for your trip. FAST & SECURE BOOKING Pay effortlessly with Apple Pay, Visa, or Mastercard and receive official tickets instantly. TICKETS ALWAYS AT HAND Access your tickets anytime, even offline, without worrying about paper copies. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS Join 2.5M+ travelers who rely on Rail Ninja for smooth and hassle-free train bookings. WHAT’S INSIDE THE APP? Search tickets for 25,000+ destinations Buy tickets instantly from your phone Receive trip notifications View search history for quick rebooking Get support via in-app chat whenever you need help Use the app in English, French, and Spanish, with more languages coming soon Download Rail Ninja and make train travel easier than ever!

Screenshots

Pointcy4 screens
Rail Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pointcy and Rail Ninja both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pointcy's written reviews are positive against 32% of Rail Ninja's. Pointcy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Rail Ninja's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pointcy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Ninja has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pointcy's written reviews are positive against 32% of Rail Ninja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointcy ships an update every 6 months, Rail Ninja every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pointcy versus Rail Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointcyRail Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6.2K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better31.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOINTCY PAZARLAMA VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETFirebird GT Limited

Customer experience

Pointcy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rail Ninja

All ratings6,179 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative67.2%

Bugs and requests

Pointcy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rail Ninja

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tickets not received despite payment
  • Incorrect ticket information displayed
  • App crashes during booking process

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve refund and cancellation policies
  • Provide better customer support channels
  • Offer more transparent pricing information

In-app purchases

None

Pointcy

No in-app purchases

None

Rail Ninja

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pointcy free?
Pointcy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rail Ninja free?
Rail Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pointcy or Rail Ninja?
Pointcy is rated higher. Pointcy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rail Ninja averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Pointcy or Rail Ninja have ads?
Neither Pointcy nor Rail Ninja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointcy or Rail Ninja?
Pointcy ships an update every 6 months, and Rail Ninja every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pointcy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rail Ninja on November 6, 2026.

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