# LETS CROSSING vs Virtual Railfan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LETS CROSSING at 100% against Virtual Railfan's 48%. LETS CROSSING also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Virtual Railfan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LETS CROSSING sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Virtual Railfan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LETS CROSSING holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LETS CROSSING's written reviews are positive against 48% of Virtual Railfan's.

LETS CROSSING ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Railfan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LETS CROSSING | Virtual Railfan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-crossing/id6615077678/reviews)** | [3.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-railfan/id6743782085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masao Nakajima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537219074) | [Virtual Railfan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804526463) |

## What reviewers say

### LETS CROSSING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-crossing/id6615077678)

Experience realistic railroad crossings from around the world, enhanced by generative AI. Capture unique, AI-generated train photography images. Subscribe for premium features and collect your own original AI art.

**Highlights:** Realistic railroad crossing simulations, AI-generated train photography, Collect unique AI art, Multiple country simulations, Subscription for premium features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Standard | $3.49 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Additional Passes | $2.49 | one-time |
| Trial | $2.49 | one-time |
| Purchase train photo passes | $3.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Railfan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-railfan/id6743782085)

Stream live video feeds of real trains from numerous cameras across North America. Experience the thrill of watching trains in real-time, with a wide selection of locations available.

**Highlights:** Watch real trains live, Live camera feeds, Multiple North American locations, Real-time train viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Class- Monthly Billing | $8.99 | per month |
| First Class- Annual Billing | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LETS CROSSING free?

LETS CROSSING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Railfan free?

Virtual Railfan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LETS CROSSING or Virtual Railfan?

LETS CROSSING is rated higher. LETS CROSSING averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Virtual Railfan averages 3.5 from 52 ratings.

### Do LETS CROSSING or Virtual Railfan have ads?

LETS CROSSING shows ads; Virtual Railfan does not.

### Which is updated more often, LETS CROSSING or Virtual Railfan?

LETS CROSSING ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Railfan weekly. Most recently, LETS CROSSING was updated on October 25, 2026 and Virtual Railfan on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*