Comparison

Rail Crossing Locator vs CODES 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

CODES Connect

Access your CODES software directly from your iOS device. View incidents, training, preplans, equipment, and more with a fingerprint-enabled interface.

Highlights
  • Direct CODES software access
  • View incidents
  • Access training records
  • Review preplans
  • Manage equipment data
  • Fingerprint authentication
Features
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CODES Connect allows departments to directly access their CODES software from their iOS device. View Incidents, Training, Preplans, Equipment and more straight from your fingerprints.

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
CODES Connect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CODES Connect at 5.0 against Rail Crossing Locator's 2.6. Rail Crossing Locator's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 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

CODES 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, CODES Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus CODES Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorCODES Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (155 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFederal Railroad AdministrationChristopher Konash

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

All ratings155 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative58.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative74.0%

CODES Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

None

CODES Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CODES Connect free?
CODES Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or CODES Connect?
CODES Connect is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while CODES Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or CODES Connect have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor CODES Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or CODES Connect?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and CODES Connect every 5 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on July 29, 2026 and CODES Connect on June 6, 2026.

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