Rail Scan vs Bolt Hunter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rail Scan
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The ZEDAS Rail Scan App revolutionizes freight wagon identification. Now it's easier then ever for locomotive drivers, wagon inspectors and shunting staff to check rail freight wagons with AI-power.
Bolt Hunter
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Bolt Hunter is a companion app for the Bolt Hunter lightning camera trigger. This app is used to configure and control your Bolt Hunter, allowing you to capture lightning with precise timing and improved reliability. Key Features: - Connect to your Bolt Hunter device via Bluetooth - Adjust sensitivity and trigger settings - Control interval shooting modes - Configure Night Mode and exposure behavior - Calibrate camera shutter lag - Monitor device status and settings in real time - View real-time lightning data to improve your settings Important: This app requires a Bolt Hunter device to function. Hardware is sold separately. Bolt Hunter is designed for photographers who want consistent lightning captures without missed shots, in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
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Verdict
Rail Scan and Bolt Hunter are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Rail Scan | Bolt Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZEDAS GmbH | Motion Horizons LLC |
In-app purchases
Rail Scan
No in-app purchases
Bolt Hunter
No in-app purchases
