Comparison

Station Master vs Visit Baraboo!

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

Head to head
About

Station Master

Explore London's transport network with detailed station information, including optimal exit doors and 3D station layouts. Access accessibility details, facilities, and historical facts for every station, even offline.

Highlights
  • Optimal exit door positions
  • 3D station layout maps
  • Accessibility information (steps, lifts)
  • Station facilities (toilets, Wi-Fi)
  • Transport links (bus, rail, cycle)
  • Station history and fun facts
Features
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Station Master is an encyclopædia of knowledge of all London Underground, original 84 Overground (pre-June 2015) stations and Docklands Light Railway stations including the best door position for exit at every station, along with unique 3D Maps showing you the facilities at and layout of ALL 270 Tube stations. Co-created by Geoff Marshall, a two-times Guinness World Record Holder for travelling to all Tube stations in the fastest time possible (a record he held most recently from 2013–2015). http://www.tubeworldrecord.co.uk/ “Tube nerds, prepare to swoon” – Time Out “Save time on the tube with the shortcuts app Station Master” – Evening Standard “It’s a real geek's guide to the tube” – Londonist Prize Winner of "Best App for Accessibility/Step Free Information" - TfL Accessible App Competition - https://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2013/december/tfl-announce-winners-of-accessible-app-competition  The information in Station Master is built-in so it is available at all times underground, without an internet connection. Key features: • Exit information - shows you the correct door to be nearest the exit, interchange corridor, passageways or lift. The only exits App with correct door positions for new S-Stock trains and the new Tottenham Court Road Northern Line station. • 3D Maps and Exit Maps at selected stations (ALL 270 Tube stations covered in 3D!) - visualise a station before you travel there! • Accessibility information - Steps count, lift availability, measurements of gaps onto trains and loads more essential information for wheelchair users, parents with buggies or just those with heavy luggage. • Station facilities - listing toilet information, Wi-Fi availability and more. • Transport Links - to buses, National Rail trains, Cycle hire and River services. • Travel tips, history and fun facts for every station, making your commute less of a chore. Note: Station Master is not a route planning App. London's Transport Network is constantly changing and evolving and we continually update the information in Station Master to reflect changes to the network and from community contributions and corrections.

About

Visit Baraboo!

Explore the natural beauty and historic attractions of Baraboo, Wisconsin. This app helps you discover local businesses, plan your itinerary with custom trip lists, and stay updated on upcoming events and festivals.

Highlights
  • Discover local attractions
  • View upcoming events
  • Create custom trip itineraries
  • Share plans with friends
  • Explore natural vistas and bluffs
Features
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We are located in a part of the state known for its natural vistas, most notably the Baraboo River and towering ancient bluffs. Our walkable downtown square is home to many locally owned businesses. As you fan out from there, you’ll come across nationally known historic attractions and landmarks. We’re a resource for a full calendar of fairs, festivals and events along with suggested itineraries. The Visit Baraboo! app is designed to help you plan the perfect vacation, trip or weekend getaway in Baraboo, Wisconsin! • Discover activities and attractions that match your interests • View upcoming events near you • Add events and places to your custom trip • Share events, places and your itinerary with friends and family

Screenshots

Station Master4 screens
Visit Baraboo!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Visit Baraboo! at Free against Station Master's $8.99. Visit Baraboo! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (39 vs 10). Station Master's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On rating, 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

Visit Baraboo! is free to download; Station Master costs $8.99 up front. Station Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Visit Baraboo! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Station Master against 4.9 for Visit Baraboo!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 39 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Station Master ships an update monthly, Visit Baraboo! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Station Master versus Visit Baraboo!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStation MasterVisit Baraboo!
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1039 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrostmd LLPBaraboo Area Chamber of Commerce

Customer experience

Station Master

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative12.7%

Visit Baraboo!

All ratings39 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Station Master

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Elizabeth line still not showing in 3d station maps
  • Hackney Downs station missing
  • Only 5 Elizabeth line station maps
  • No Elizabeth line on 3d maps
  • Platform info not quite right
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  • Tube exits incorrect
  • Incorrect street names on maps
  • Camden Road accessibility info out of date
  • Old Street station map update not done
  • Tower Hill accessibility info out of date

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add Elizabeth line data to 3D maps
  • Include National Rail stations
  • Add instructions for use
  • Update station maps
  • Add TfL Rail / Elizabeth Line information
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  • Update South Kensington 3D map
  • Update Victoria train station 3D map
  • Add disused tube map to main app
  • Update Old Street station map
  • Add TfL service updates
  • Include a Tube Map
  • Sort station names by location on line
  • Add buttons to navigate between stations
  • Include route planning feature
  • Add a key/guide for map symbols
  • Include guide in the app
  • Improve 3D map design
  • Add legend to each map

Visit Baraboo!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Station Master

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$5.99
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  • (Virtual) Coffee for Matthew$5.99
  • Enormous Tip$11.99
None

Visit Baraboo!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Station Master free?
Station Master costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Visit Baraboo! free?
Visit Baraboo! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Station Master or Visit Baraboo!?
Station Master is rated higher. Station Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Visit Baraboo! averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.
Do Station Master or Visit Baraboo! have ads?
Neither Station Master nor Visit Baraboo! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Station Master or Visit Baraboo!?
Station Master ships an update monthly, and Visit Baraboo! every 3 months. Most recently, Station Master was updated on November 1, 2026 and Visit Baraboo! on November 3, 2026.

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