Comparison

TrainMaster vs Railo

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

Head to head
About

TrainMaster

Features
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Stay informed with TrainMaster: Live Run Status TrainMaster provides real-time updates and comprehensive information for train travel in India. Access features such as live train running status, train PNR status, and detailed train schedules to plan your journey effectively. Key Features: • Live Train Running Status: Receive up-to-date information on your train's current status. • Track My Train: Determine your train's location in real time. • Train Schedule: View detailed schedules for all trains to organize your travel plans. • Train PNR Status: Check your Passenger Name Record status for booking confirmations. • Live Train Location: Access real-time data on your train's position. Why Use TrainMaster? • Obtain accurate train status updates to enhance your travel experience. • Utilize a user-friendly interface for easy access to train information. • Plan your trips with confidence using reliable live train status and scheduling data. Download TrainMaster: Live Run Status to streamline your train travel planning in India. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with IRCTC, NTES, or Indian Railways in any way. It is privately maintained and independently operated. Users are encouraged to verify the information from official railway sources, including https://www.irctc.co.in and http://www.indianrail.gov.in, and https://enquiry.indianrail.gov.in Privacy Policy: https://www.trainmaster.in/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.trainmaster.in/terms-conditions

About

Railo

Features
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Where's my train? Railo answers in one glance. Railo is live train tracking for Indian Railways, designed the way an iPhone app should feel — clean, fast, and calm. No ads, no clutter, no sign-up. Just the answer you need: where your train is, how late it's running, and which platform to stand on. LIVE RUNNING STATUS • The delay, front and centre — on time, minutes late, or cancelled • Next stop with expected arrival time and platform • The full route as a live timeline, with your train's position marked • Yesterday / Today / Tomorrow — Railo automatically shows the journey that's actually running, even for overnight trains FIND ANY TRAIN, FAST • Search by train number or name, with instant suggestions as you type • Works offline — the train and station directory is built in • Trains between any two stations, with timings and travel duration • Live station board — everything arriving at a station in the next hours PNR STATUS • Enter your 10-digit PNR to see coach, berth, and confirmation status • Booked vs current status for every passenger (CNF / RAC / waitlist) • Chart-prepared state, journey timings, and a one-tap jump to the train's live status YOUR TRAINS, ONE TAP AWAY • Bookmark the trains you take often; they live on your Home screen as live cards • Recent searches for quick re-checking • Full timetable for every train, grouped by journey day BUILT FOR INDIAN CONDITIONS • Poor signal? Railo remembers the last known status and tells you how fresh it is • Small, fast, and battery-friendly • Beautiful in both light and dark mode PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account. No ads. No tracking SDKs. • Your saved trains and searches stay on your device Railo covers trains and stations across the Indian Railways network — Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, mail, express, and passenger services. Have feedback? We'd love to hear it: shiva.ajanalkar@gmail.com

Screenshots

TrainMaster4 screens
Railo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Railo at none against TrainMaster's shown. TrainMaster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TrainMaster versus Railo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainMasterRailo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAPPINVENTO.IOShivukumar Ajanalkar

In-app purchases

None

TrainMaster

No in-app purchases

None

Railo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainMaster free?
TrainMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Railo free?
Railo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrainMaster or Railo have ads?
TrainMaster shows ads; Railo does not.

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