Comparison

GPSSos vs TrainsFYI

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

Head to head
About

GPSSos

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GPSur SOS Transporte es una aplicación innovadora diseñada específicamente para empresas de transporte de carga en Chile. Permite a los conductores enviar alertas SOS en tiempo real en caso de emergencias o incidencias en la ruta. Integrada con la avanzada tecnología de GPS y seguimiento de GPSur, esta app mejora significativamente la seguridad y la eficiencia operativa en el sector del transporte por tierra.

About

TrainsFYI

Explore active trains worldwide on a real-time map. Follow individual train journeys, see routes and stops, and browse by transit network. Coverage is expanding to more countries and rail systems.

Highlights
  • Live train position updates
  • Follow individual train journeys
  • View routes and stops
  • Browse by transit network
  • Worldwide coverage
Features
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Track passenger trains across the globe, and see where your train is right now. TrainsFYI is your real-time map and tracker for passenger rail. Whether you are a transit fan, traveler, or just curious, you can explore active trains and follow their journeys. Whether you are checking your Amtrak route, following the New York MTA Subway, tracking BART across the Bay Area, or just exploring rail activity worldwide, TrainsFYI makes it fun and easy to see where the trains are right now. FEATURES: • Interactive Map — Watch train positions update live across the world. • Follow Individual Trains — See routes, stops, and estimated arrival times. • Browse by Network — Explore 140+ supported transit agencies. • Zoom Anywhere — From your local station to cross-country journeys. SUPPORTED US NETWORKS: Amtrak, MTA New York City Subway, BART, Caltrain, Metra, Chicago Transit Authority, NJ Transit, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metrolink, LA Metro, Sound Transit, TriMet, SEPTA, SunRail, Brightline, RTD Light Rail, Valley Metro Rail, San Diego MTS, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Tri-Rail, ACE, MetroLink, ION Light Rail, South Shore Line, Metro Transit, KCATA, EMBARK, VTA Light Rail, San Francisco Muni, Virginia Railway Express, MARC, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, MARTA, Maryland Metro, and more. SUPPORTED CANADIAN NETWORKS: VIA Rail, GO Transit, Toronto Transit Commission, TransLink SkyTrain, STM (Société de transport de Montréal), Réseau Express Métropolitain, Exo, OC Transpo, UP Express, Edmonton Transit Service, Calgary Transit CTrain, and more. MORE NETWORKS WORLDWIDE: ScotRail, LNER, Elizabeth line, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Eurostar, SNCF, DB Fernverkehr, S-Bahn Berlin, S-Bahn München, SL, SJ, Renfe, Sydney Trains, Sydney Metro, Yarra Trams, Auckland Transport, Indian Railways, and more. COUNTRIES COVERED: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, Spain, Argentina, India, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, and more. COMING SOON: We are expanding coverage to more countries and networks, including major rail systems in Europe and Asia. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GPSSos3 screens
TrainsFYI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPSSos at none against TrainsFYI's 2. GPSSos also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TrainsFYI's advantage is device support. On price 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. TrainsFYI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. GPSSos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPSSos versus TrainsFYI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPSSosTrainsFYI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—101 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGPSurRadical Sloth

In-app purchases

None

GPSSos

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainsFYI

Subscriptions2
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Monthly$8.991 Month
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is GPSSos free?
GPSSos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainsFYI free?
TrainsFYI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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