Comparison

Rail Crossing Locator vs Fireproof

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

Head to head
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

About

Fireproof

This app offers confidential mental health and wellness resources specifically for firefighter professionals and their families. It provides addiction awareness tools, assessments, and guidance towards treatment and care, accessible 24/7.

Highlights
  • Confidential access to resources
  • Mental health initiatives
  • Addiction awareness tools
  • Assessments and treatment direction
  • 24-hour support access
  • Personal health and wellness tools
Features
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Fireproof is a confidential and anonymous resource that provides Firefighter Professionals and their families with mental health & wellness initiatives, addiction awareness tools, assessments and direction towards treatment and care. Private & Confidential Providing private and confidential access to critical resources for public safety personnel and their family Personal Health and Wellness Access to cutting edge information, resources and tools to enhance first responder health and wellness. 24-Hour Access to Support Valuable resources available when public safety personnel and their families need it most. Critical Information and Resources Comprehensive collection of tools that support and improve first responder health and wellness. Fireproof is a program of the 100 Club of Arizona made possible with the generous support from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation.

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
Fireproof2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fireproof at 5.0 against Rail Crossing Locator's 2.6. Fireproof also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Rail Crossing Locator's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fireproof holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Crossing Locator has 155 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, Fireproof every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus Fireproof: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorFireproof
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (155 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFederal Railroad Administration100 Club of Arizona

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

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

Fireproof

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

None

Fireproof

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fireproof free?
Fireproof is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or Fireproof?
Fireproof is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Fireproof averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or Fireproof have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor Fireproof shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or Fireproof?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and Fireproof every 7 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on October 22, 2026 and Fireproof on October 20, 2026.

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