Comparison

Rail Scan vs UAP Finder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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UAP Finder

Features
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Mount your phone facing the night sky and let UAP Finder do the watching. UAP Finder continuously analyzes the camera feed and records short video clips ONLY when it detects real motion — a satellite streak, a fast-moving light, or something stranger. No more hours of empty sky footage: you get just the moments that matter, each saved with rich metadata so you can review, share, and back up your sightings. HOW IT WORKS • Point your phone at the sky and tap "Start watching the sky" • The detection engine models the background sky and ignores stars and slow drift • A physics-based speed gate flags objects moving at satellite speed or faster • On detection, a full-quality video clip is recorded automatically • Every event is saved with a snapshot, timestamps, and motion analysis WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Maneuver detection — flags objects that change direction mid-flight, something no satellite or aircraft can do • Nothing is discarded — every trigger is kept; classification only suggests a label • Motion metrics with every event: angular speed, path straightness, sharpest turn, duration, and peak brightness • Location, compass heading, and elevation angle recorded for credibility • Adjustable sensitivity to match your sky conditions • Built-in video player and easy sharing of captured clips • Storage-friendly: delete a detection and every file goes with it YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS UAP Finder works completely offline. Your clips, snapshots, and location data are stored only on your device and are never uploaded anywhere. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS • Use a tripod or lean the phone against something steady — a still camera is a happy camera • Dark, clear skies work best; the detector locks exposure to reduce false triggers • Keep the screen on and plugged in for long sessions Clear skies, and happy hunting.

Screenshots

Rail Scan4 screens
UAP Finder3 screens

Verdict

The call

Rail Scan and UAP Finder 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rail Scan versus UAP Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail ScanUAP Finder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZEDAS GmbHCode Stack Technology, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Rail Scan

No in-app purchases

None

UAP Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Scan free?
Rail Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UAP Finder free?
UAP Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rail Scan or UAP Finder have ads?
Neither Rail Scan nor UAP Finder shows ads.

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