Comparison

Rail Crossing Locator vs Rescuecode

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

Rescuecode

This application provides critical technical information for vehicle extrication in emergency situations. It allows first responders to quickly access details about rescue sheets and E.R.G. data to aid in freeing individuals from vehicles after accidents.

Highlights
  • Vehicle extrication information
  • Rescue sheet details
  • E.R.G. data access
  • Scanner functionality
  • Search engine
  • Scan history consultation
  • Favorites management
Features
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Rescuecode is the helper application for extrication. In the event of a serious traffic accident, every minute counts to free the wounded from the cars. This is why firefighters must have a certain amount of technical information about the vehicle as soon as possible. Features: – Scanner – Search engine – Details of a rescue sheet – Details of E.R.G – Update of rescue sheets – Consultation of the history of scans – Favorites management – Multilingual rescue sheets

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
Rescuecode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rail Crossing Locator at 2.6 against Rescuecode's 1.7. Rail Crossing Locator also leads on ratings volume (155 vs 6). Rescuecode's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Rail Crossing Locator holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Crossing Locator has 155 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Rail Crossing Locator's written reviews are positive against 34% of Rescuecode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, Rescuecode every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus Rescuecode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorRescuecode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (155 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews34.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings155 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Railroad AdministrationDesincar

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

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

Rescuecode

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative54.3%

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

None

Rescuecode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rescuecode free?
Rescuecode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or Rescuecode?
Rail Crossing Locator is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Rescuecode averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or Rescuecode have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor Rescuecode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or Rescuecode?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and Rescuecode every 3 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on October 4, 2026 and Rescuecode on October 4, 2026.

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