Comparison

Rail Crossing Locator vs PumpOps

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

PumpOps

This app quickly calculates engine pressure for fire apparatus engineers and operator candidates. It allows users to select nozzles, hoses, and layouts to instantly update pump discharge pressure, with a clear breakdown of the equation used. It also includes reference and training tools for various fireground hydraulics.

Highlights
  • Instant PSI calculation
  • Live equation breakdown
  • Friction loss per 100'
  • Supports various nozzles and hose lays
  • Appliance and elevation calculations
  • Interactive formula calculators
  • Customizable themes and presets
Features
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Pump calculations in seconds. PumpOps is a fast, dead-simple engine pressure calculator built for fire apparatus engineers and operator candidates. Pick your nozzle, hose, and layout - the pump discharge pressure updates instantly, with the full equation shown so you always know where the number came from. BUILT FOR SPEED - One screen. Instant PSI. - Live equation breakdown: NP + FL + Appliances + Elevation - Friction loss shown per 100' for every hose selection COVERS THE FULL LAYOUT - Fog and smooth bore handline nozzles - Master streams, monitors, deck guns, and ladderpipes - Up to three hose lays, including two- and three-line big water - Appliances: wye, siamese, monitor, ladderpipe, standpipe - Elevation by floor or by feet, above and below grade - Helicopter fill lays included REFERENCE AND TRAINING TOOLS - Interactive formula calculators: friction loss, nozzle discharge, standpipe ops, relay pumping, and more - Hose coefficient calculator with a live flow scale - Nozzle GPM and pressure quick-reference tables - Over-pressure warning when a layout exceeds safe pumping limits MAKE IT YOURS - Save and name your favorite hose lays - Drag to reorder presets so your most-used lays are on top - Color, dark, and light themes with adjustable display size TRAIN WITH CONFIDENCE Every calculation follows standard fireground hydraulics used in apparatus operator training, verified against department-style pump charts. DISCLAIMER: PumpOps is for training purposes only. It is not a substitute for department policy, certified training, or fireground judgment. Always verify pressures against your department's current procedures.

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
PumpOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PumpOps at 5.0 against Rail Crossing Locator's 2.6. PumpOps also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Rail Crossing Locator's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 1). 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

PumpOps 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, PumpOps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus PumpOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorPumpOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (155 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Railroad AdministrationTREVOR GREENWOOD WILLIAMS

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

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

PumpOps

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

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

None

PumpOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PumpOps free?
PumpOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or PumpOps?
PumpOps is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while PumpOps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or PumpOps have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor PumpOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or PumpOps?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and PumpOps every 10 days. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on October 22, 2026 and PumpOps on October 10, 2026.

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