Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating2.6 (155 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Railroad AdministrationThomas Wesley Erickson

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

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

ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire free?
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire?
Rail Crossing Locator is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire every 14 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on October 18, 2026 and ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire on October 16, 2026.

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