Comparison

Bluelane vs Rail Crossing Locator

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

Head to head
About

Bluelane

Share your live location and route with a simple link, allowing others to follow your progress on a map without needing an app. Record journeys, revisit past routes, and mark significant places. A free version offers limited recording, while a Pro subscription unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Live location sharing
  • Route recording
  • Route history
  • Map pins with photos (Pro)
  • GPX file import/export (Pro)
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Let them follow along. Share your live location and route with one simple link. Heading home, meeting friends or out for a weekend ride? With Bluelane Pro, send a link and let the people who matter follow your progress on a map. They can watch in their browser on a phone, tablet or computer, without installing an app or creating an account. KEEP MORE THAN THE DESTINATION • Record walks, runs, bike rides, road trips and everyday journeys with GPS. • Revisit saved routes with distance and duration in your route history. • Mark places and add photos along the way with Pro. • Import GPX files, and export your own routes with Pro. • Start and stop recording from Apple Watch, connected to your iPhone. START FREE. GO FURTHER WITH PRO. Record up to 5 routes in any 7-day period for free, with access to your route history. Bluelane Pro adds unlimited recording, live location and route sharing, map pins with photos, and GPX export. Pro requires a subscription. YOU CHOOSE WHEN TO SHARE Start sharing when you're ready. Anyone with your link can view the route, including people it is forwarded to. Stopping recording ends new location updates; the existing shared route remains viewable. Record routes even without an internet connection. Live sharing requires internet, and updates resume when your device reconnects. Terms and Conditions: https://bluelane.io/tos Privacy Policy: https://bluelane.io/privacy

About

Rail Crossing Locator

Locate highway-rail grade crossings and access detailed information from the USDOT database. View accident history, get directions, and report emergencies. Supports public safety initiatives.

Highlights
  • Locate crossings by map, address, or ID
  • Access official USDOT inventory records
  • View accident and collision history
  • Get directions to crossings
  • Share inventory records via email
  • Report crossing emergencies
Features
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NEW Features: - We have added grade-separated crossings - New inventory-view (you can still access the official USDOT record) - Share the inventory record via email - New List-View for search results - Get directions to a crossing NOTICE: Report grade crossing emergencies by calling the Emergency Notification Number (ENS) posted onsite at the grade crossing. Call 911 if the number is missing. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Rail Crossing Locator helps you locate highway-rail grade crossings and explore detailed information from the USDOT's grade crossing database(s). Users can: locate crossings by USDOT Crossing ID, address or by exploring the map; access inventory records submitted by states and railroads; and view accident history. Users can also select from multiple base maps and identify railroad crossings by their characteristics. This app empowers the public (including transportation, emergency response, and community and safety organizations) to join the FRA's efforts to further improve grade crossing safety and awareness. Please Note: States and Railroads are responsible for the accuracy of the grade crossing physical and operating characteristics within the USDOT inventory records, which are the basis for the information provided in the Rail Crossing Locator app. While the FRA does everything possible to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this app, it is ultimately the crossing owner’s responsibility to provide accurate information to the FRA. FRA assumes no liability for the accuracy of crossing information provided in this app. Key Features: - Locate highway-rail grade crossings near your location - Locate highway-rail grade crossings by USDOT Crossing ID - Locate highway-rail grade crossings by address or by exploring the map - Search for highway-rail grade crossing by characteristics such as Railroad, Type, or Quiet Zone - View the official USDOT highway-rail grade crossing inventory record - Share the inventory record via email - View the official USDOT collision record with accident/collision history for specific crossings - Get directions to a grade crossing - Call the Emergency Notification System (ENS) number to report a crossing emergency - Provide the FRA with information about specific crossings For more about rail safety or the FRA visit: FRA: http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0001 FRA’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USDOTFRA FRA’s twitter: https://twitter.com/USDOTFRA For more about highway-rail grade crossing safety visit: Operation Lifesaver: http://oli.org

Screenshots

Bluelane4 screens
Rail Crossing Locator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bluelane at 71% against Rail Crossing Locator's 18%. Bluelane also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Rail Crossing Locator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bluelane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Rail Crossing Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluelane holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Bluelane's written reviews are positive against 18% of Rail Crossing Locator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluelane ships an update weekly, Rail Crossing Locator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bluelane versus Rail Crossing Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluelaneRail Crossing Locator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (119 ratings) — better2.6 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better17.9% of reviews
Number of ratings119155 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7 sols media d.o.o.Federal Railroad Administration

Customer experience

Bluelane

All ratings119 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.0%

Rail Crossing Locator

All ratings155 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative58.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative75.6%

Bugs and requests

Bluelane

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Share live tracking requires payment after purchase
  • App no longer saves maps
  • Tracking pauses when running in background
  • New version lost old routes
  • Apple Watch tracking requires iPhone nearby
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  • App keeps shutting off, has to be resumed
  • Marked locations too easy to accidentally click and can't remove
  • Tracking stops even with 'always' permission
  • Tech-support unavailable
  • Live tracking pauses when running in background (recent update)
  • Location visible after sharing stops
  • Hangs after switching to another app, no background tracking
  • Loses large parts of track when data connection is not present
  • Does not show current speed
  • No bugs found (but user asks about storage)
  • Screen lock out issue for OTR drivers

Requested features

19 requests
  • Ability to print screen info
  • Download GPX files from website
  • Mark points of interest on map
  • Download maps
  • Google Maps integration
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  • Add speed to screen/map
  • Metric system option
  • Exportable track data stats (pace, speed, etc.)
  • See geolocation in relation to tracker
  • Notification when tracking ends
  • Ability to talk to user while tracking
  • Proximity alerts
  • Street View integration
  • Expiration on tracking function
  • Icon glow when tracking is on
  • Record position and add comments
  • Disable screen lock out
  • Import custom maps
  • Dedicated, persistent tracking URL

Rail Crossing Locator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bluelane

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Annual Pro Subscription7 Days trial$47.991 Year
None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluelane free?
Bluelane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluelane or Rail Crossing Locator?
Bluelane is rated higher. Bluelane averages 4.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 from 155 ratings.
Do Bluelane or Rail Crossing Locator have ads?
Neither Bluelane nor Rail Crossing Locator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluelane or Rail Crossing Locator?
Bluelane ships an update weekly, and Rail Crossing Locator every 2 months. Most recently, Bluelane was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rail Crossing Locator on October 22, 2026.

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