AAEX vs Find a local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AAEX
Easily book train tickets and plan your rail journeys across the National Rail Network. Get real-time train times, travel advice, and access exclusive competitions for a smoother travel experience.
- Book train tickets
- Plan rail journeys
- Check train times
- National Rail Network coverage
- Latest travel advice
- Exclusive competitions
Read full descriptionHide full description
Book train tickets and plan your rail journey on the Trainbox app. Check train times and buy rail tickets for the whole of the National Rail Network and get the latest travel advice, all on your phone! Plus, exclusive competitions to make train travel that extra bit smoother. Thank you for choo choo choosing Trainbox!
Find a local
Read full descriptionHide full description
Find Local Guides Browse and connect with locals who live and breathe their city — people who can share cultural insights, real stories, and recommendations far beyond the typical tourist route. Personalised Experiences Choose your local based on shared interests like history, food, photography, nightlife, architecture, off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and more. Easy Search & Filtering Search by destination, interests, language, availability, and ratings to find the perfect local match for your travel plans. Direct Communication Chat directly with locals to ask questions, customize your experience, and plan something truly unique for your group. Ratings & Reviews See honest traveller reviews and ratings to find trusted locals with proven experience and glowing recommendations. Are you a Local? Join us too! Live in an amazing city? Register as a local guide and start showing travellers around your neighbourhood. Share what makes your city special — on your own terms, your own schedule. Whether you're exploring a new destination or sharing your hometown — Find A Local connects real people for real experiences. Download now and start your adventure with a local in your pocket! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AAEX at none against Find a local's 5. AAEX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Find a local's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Find a local sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AAEX asks for nothing beyond the download.
AAEX ships an update every 4 months, Find a local every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AAEX | Find a local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Usama Khan | LOCATO, UAB |
In-app purchases
AAEX
No in-app purchases
Find a local
- Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Subscription3 Months trial$17.991 Month
- Unlimited Connections$29.991 Month
- One trip generation$3.99
- 1 Connection with local$9.99
