Comparison

Indian Train Status vs RailTarang

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

Head to head
About

Indian Train Status

Get real-time Indian train status, timetables, and PNR enquiries. Features include live train maps, seat calculators, and offline caching for quick access. Book tickets with a zero-fee cancellation option.

Highlights
  • Live running train status
  • In-train live map
  • Timetables and station status
  • PNR Enquiry
  • Berth & seat calculator
  • Reservation date calculator
  • Offline caching
Features
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Quick 'n easy train status, enquiry and ticketing for trains in India! Featuring fast & easy ticket booking, with zero-fee cancellation option - IRCTC Authorized Partner. Live running train status, in-train live map, timetables, station status, PNR Enquiry, a unique berth & seat calc, and reservation date calc. Amaze your co-travelers by telling them "Hmmmm.. we are running twenty minutes late", without looking outside! Featuring the handy berth & seat calculator: for the times when you want to quickly know whether its a lower berth or an aisle seat... ...and the reservation date calculator: to find the reservation opening date for a given date of travel, and also set reminders for it. Time Tables & PNR statuses are cached offline for quick rechecking. Set 'QuickMarks' for ultra-quick, one-touch access to train/station status and timetables, and use the today widget to quickly recheck the last train/station query. Share live train status, time tables and trains between two stations from the app with dynamic links. Disclaimer: This train running information is not affiliated with or endorsed by Indian Railways or IRCTC. This app contains the option to purchase an auto-renewable subscription, "Remove Ads" • Length of the subscription is 1 year • Cost is ₹79 or equivalent • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal is ₹79 or equivalent • You may manage subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase Terms of service: https://indiantrainstatus.com/terms

About

RailTarang

Features
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RailTarang is your complete Indian Railways travel companion. Track real-time Live Train Running Status, find where is my train with high-accuracy GPS even without internet (offline), and explore India's first crowd-sourced Mobile Network Signal Coverage Map (Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL) along the railway tracks. Never miss your destination with intelligent Station Arrival Alarms, check platform numbers, view every intermediate passing station, and experience proportional distance-based railway track views. KEY FEATURES REAL-TIME LIVE TRAIN RUNNING STATUS - Accurate live train tracking with precise departure, arrival, and delay timings. - Know your train's exact location, speed, and upcoming stations. - Track where is my train even inside train coaches without internet using offline cell-tower GPS. TRACK MOBILE NETWORK SIGNAL COVERAGE (India's First) - Know in advance where you will get 4G and 5G mobile network along the railway route. - Know live signal strength for Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and BSNL. - Find out incoming dead zones and low network areas so you can finish important calls before losing signal. ON-SEAT E-CATERING AND FOOD ORDERING - Direct links to authorized IRCTC e-catering partners. - Order fresh, hygienic food right to your train seat and berth. SMART STATION ARRIVAL ALARMS - Set loud location-based alarms for your destination or intermediate stations. - Reliable background wake-up alarms designed for night travel to wake up on time. - Battery-optimized background tracking that runs smoothly without draining your phone. INTERMEDIATE STATIONS AND DISTANCE TRACK - Complete route visibility with 100% intermediate passing stations with no missing stops. - Distance-proportional track scaling to realistically visualize how far the next station is. - Official expected platform numbers for hassle-free boarding and deboarding. RAILWAY YATRA KI POORI JANKARI - Live Train Running Status aur train ki sahi location dekhein. - Bina internet ke bhi GPS se janein Kahan Hai Meri Train (Where is my train). - Railway track par Jio, Airtel, Vi aur BSNL ka mobile network aur signal dekhein. - Destination aane se pehle jagane wala sateek Station Arrival Alarm. - Beech ke sabhi chote-bade stations ki poori list aur platform number ki jankari. DISCLAIMER RailTarang is an independently developed, privately owned utility application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Indian Railways, IRCTC, NTES, CRIS, or the Government of India. All train schedules and information are sourced from public railway feeds and crowd-sourced passenger telemetry.

Screenshots

Indian Train Status4 screens
RailTarang4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RailTarang at none against Indian Train Status's 1. RailTarang also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Indian Train Status sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. RailTarang asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indian Train Status ships an update every 2 weeks, RailTarang every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Indian Train Status versus RailTarang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndian Train StatusRailTarang
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (909 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings909 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohan NooneAman Gupta

Bugs and requests

Indian Train Status

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maha kumbh train status is not working properly
  • Live status update based on user feedback can improve the accuracy
  • It shows wrong platform information

Requested features

9 requests
  • There should be ad free subscription
  • Tiles or Grid view would be convenient way to access home screen items
  • Give option to change theme dark/light
  • Finally we need dynamic island integration like ixigo app
  • Please integrate with Dynamic Island
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  • Booking process is not good, should be inbuilt in the app itself with its own GUI
  • Add some important historical information pdf file with link so while passing near by station people can get information about cultural , history and present achievement of this area's people/ administration
  • Please add 'choose from calendar' option in trains running status
  • Need to know which coach has vacant seats

RailTarang

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Indian Train Status

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Year
None

RailTarang

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indian Train Status free?
Indian Train Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RailTarang free?
RailTarang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Indian Train Status or RailTarang have ads?
Indian Train Status shows ads; RailTarang does not.
Which is updated more often, Indian Train Status or RailTarang?
Indian Train Status ships an update every 2 weeks, and RailTarang every 3 days. Most recently, Indian Train Status was updated on October 15, 2026 and RailTarang on October 9, 2026.

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