# Rail Crossing Locator vs Load Covered!

The clearest difference is rating: Rail Crossing Locator at 2.6 against Load Covered!'s 1.0. Rail Crossing Locator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (155 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Load Covered! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.49 per month. Rail Crossing Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rail Crossing Locator holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Crossing Locator has 155 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Rail Crossing Locator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Load Covered!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rail Crossing Locator | Load Covered! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-crossing-locator/id643005214/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-covered/id1470432865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **17.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Federal Railroad Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/643005217) | [holly baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470432864) |

## What reviewers say

### Rail Crossing Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-crossing-locator/id643005214)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Load Covered!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-covered/id1470432865)

This app delivers load alerts directly to your device, allowing you to view opportunities and connect with companies posting loads. Pilot car companies can mark their availability on a map for easy discovery by trucking firms. A subscription provides real-time alerts for hiring opportunities and access to travel discounts.

**Highlights:** Real-time load alerts, Pilot car availability map, Direct company contact, Profile configuration, Travel discount links, Invoice generation (coming soon)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Load Covered! | $19.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rail Crossing Locator free?

Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Load Covered! free?

Load Covered! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or Load Covered!?

Rail Crossing Locator is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Load Covered! averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rail Crossing Locator or Load Covered! have ads?

Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor Load Covered! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or Load Covered!?

Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and Load Covered! every 2 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Load Covered! on November 3, 2026.

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