Comparison

Rail Crossing Locator vs PRO//connect

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

PRO//connect

This utility app allows users to remotely control and manage industrial and fire-fighting equipment. It provides real-time operational parameters and data output, facilitating a convenient and systematic man-machine interconnection.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment control
  • Manage relevant equipment
  • Obtain operational parameters
  • Realize data output
  • Man-machine interconnection
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Pro / / connect app can help users remotely control and manage relevant equipment, obtain relevant parameters of equipment operation, realize data output of equipment, and finally realize man-machine interconnection function, so that equipment users can use relevant industrial & fire-fighting equipment more conveniently, scientifically and systematically.

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
PRO//connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PRO//connect at 5.0 against Rail Crossing Locator's 2.6. PRO//connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Rail Crossing Locator's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 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

PRO//connect 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, PRO//connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus PRO//connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorPRO//connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (155 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Railroad AdministrationEuramco Safety, Inc.

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

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

PRO//connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

None

PRO//connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRO//connect free?
PRO//connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or PRO//connect?
PRO//connect is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while PRO//connect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or PRO//connect have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor PRO//connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or PRO//connect?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and PRO//connect every 8 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on November 1, 2026 and PRO//connect on November 3, 2026.

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