National Rail vs Taxicode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
National Rail
Plan train journeys, check live times, and purchase tickets for the British rail network. Receive real-time updates on delays and disruptions to travel with confidence.
- Live train times
- Route planning
- Ticket purchasing
- Real-time updates
- Delay notifications
- Save favorite stations
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Your journey, simplified. Get live train times, plan routes, buy tickets, and receive real-time updates—all in one app. Travel smarter with National Rail. Travel with confidence across the British rail network. The National Rail app is your essential companion for stress-free train travel. Plan your journey with our intelligent route planner. Find the fastest connections, compare train times, and get live departure boards for any station. Buy tickets, access Railcard discounts and find the best value Season Tickets all in one place. Stay informed with real-time updates on delays, platform changes, and disruptions. Receive email, SMS, or WhatsApp notifications so you're always in the know during your commute. My Travel. Save our favourite stations and journeys in Live Trains and Journey Planner for quicker results and less clicking. Status and Disruptions. Find out about anything that might impact your journey.
Taxicode
Easily book taxis, minibuses, and coaches for any journey across the UK. Compare real-time quotes from vetted companies, choose your vehicle type, and pay securely. Avoid last-minute booking stress with fixed, competitive prices.
- Book taxis, minibuses, and coaches
- Compare real-time quotes
- Vetted network of companies
- Standard, business, or luxury vehicles
- Fixed, competitive pricing
- Nationwide UK coverage
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Compare And Book Any Ride, Anywhere. No registration required, simply download the app and start booking. Ride now or schedule ahead with total flexibility across the UK and major cities worldwide. Book minicabs, executive cars, and chauffeur services in seconds. Compare fares from trusted providers and choose the right option for your journey. One platform for every journey On demand rides when you need to travel now Scheduled bookings for airport transfers and planned trips Executive and chauffeur services for premium travel Minibus and coach hire for group journeys Why choose Taxicode No sign up required, book without unnecessary steps Compare fares from multiple trusted transport providers UK wide coverage with growing international availability Standard, executive, and chauffeur vehicle options Transparent pricing with no hidden costs Reliable partners with proven performance Flexible, secure payments Pay your way with card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or choose flexible options including deposits and pay later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taxicode at 64% against National Rail's 8%. Taxicode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). National Rail's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. National Rail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Taxicode asks for nothing beyond the download.
National Rail holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of National Rail's written reviews are positive against 64% of Taxicode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
National Rail ships an update every 2 months, Taxicode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | National Rail | Taxicode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (97 ratings) — better | 4.0 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Rail | Web3r |
Customer experience
National Rail
Taxicode
User reviews
National Rail
From 97 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for planning journeys
- 🚀 Provides live train status updates
- 🚀 Useful for commuters and frequent travelers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable and buggy
- 🔍 Difficult to use and navigate
- 🔍 Lacks key functionality compared to previous version
- 🔍 Cluttered and visually unappealing interface
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
Taxicode
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👨✈️ Excellent and courteous drivers
- ⏰ Punctual and reliable service
- 📱 Easy-to-use app and website
- 💬 Great communication with customers
- 🚗 Clean and comfortable vehicles
Room to improve
- ❌ Last-minute cancellations by company
- 💸 Unfair cancellation fees and policies
- 📞 Unresponsive customer support
- 🚫 No-show taxis without refunds
- ⚠️ Lack of confirmation for bookings
Bugs and requests
National Rail
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Inaccurate train times and journey information
- Ticket booking functionality not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save favorite stations and journeys
- Option to view earlier/past train departures
- More granular search options (e.g. search by minute, not just 15-minute intervals)
- Improved live train tracking and disruption notifications
Taxicode
Reported bugs
7 issues- App fails to recognize distance accurately
- Account registration issues with non-UK phone numbers
- Booking details not syncing between website and app
- Address information removed during transmission
- No tracking information available in app
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- System fails to assign drivers in timely manner
- Phone numbers provided don't work
Requested features
7 requests- Save home and regular pickup/dropoff addresses
- Online booking amendment option
- Clear payment method requirements upfront
- Real-time driver tracking improvements
- Better confirmation notifications
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- Transparent cancellation policy display during booking
- Direct booking with local taxi companies option
In-app purchases
National Rail
- Ad-free version$4.99
Taxicode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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