Comparison

TrainsFYI vs Viable

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

Head to head
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/

About

Viable

Track VIA Rail trains in real-time on a map. View detailed stop information for each train route. Stay updated on train locations and schedules.

Highlights
  • Real-time train location tracking
  • Map view of train positions
  • View train route stops
  • Updated train schedules
Features
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This app shows current locations of VIA Rail trains on a map. It also allows you to view the stops for each train route.

Screenshots

TrainsFYI4 screens
Viable2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TrainsFYI at 4.6 against Viable's 1.0. TrainsFYI also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 1). Viable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TrainsFYI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Viable asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainsFYI holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainsFYI has 93 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TrainsFYI versus Viable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainsFYIViable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadical SlothJason Bromfield

Customer experience

TrainsFYI

All ratings89 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Viable

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainsFYI

Subscriptions2
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Monthly$8.991 Month
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Annual$89.991 Year
None

Viable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainsFYI free?
TrainsFYI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viable free?
Viable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TrainsFYI or Viable?
TrainsFYI is rated higher. TrainsFYI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Viable averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TrainsFYI or Viable have ads?
Neither TrainsFYI nor Viable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainsFYI or Viable?
TrainsFYI ships an update monthly, and Viable monthly. Most recently, TrainsFYI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Viable on October 20, 2026.

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