Rail Crossing Locator vs ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
This app provides a specialized shift calendar for the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, accommodating 48/48 rotations and displaying Rotating Days Off (RDOs) in a distinct color. It can also optionally show paydays, and is used by other DoD agencies.
- 48/48 shift rotation support
- Rotating Days Off (RDO) display
- Optional payday display
- Used by DoD agencies
- Specialized for fire departments
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ShiftCal for Camp Pendleton Fire Department is a shift calendar for 48/48 rotation with support for Rotating Days Off (RDO's), which are displayed in an alternate color. ShiftCal also optionally displays paydays. This schedule is also used by other DoD agencies, such as Vandenberg AFB Fire Department. Note: ShiftCal is a shift calendar; it is not an event/appointment calendar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rail Crossing Locator at Free against ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire's $6.99. Rail Crossing Locator also leads on rating (2.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download; ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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 1, 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 ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire's.
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rail Crossing Locator | ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 2.6 (155 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Railroad Administration | Thomas Wesley Erickson |
Customer experience
Rail Crossing Locator
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In-app purchases
Rail Crossing Locator
No in-app purchases
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
No in-app purchases
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