TrainsFYI vs APIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live train position updates
- Follow individual train journeys
- View routes and stops
- Browse by transit network
- Worldwide coverage
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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/
APIC
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Vous en avez assez de faire la queue chez le boulanger, d'attendre 30 minutes à la pharmacie ou de tomber sur un restaurant bondé ? APIC vous montre l'affluence en temps réel des commerces de proximité autour de vous. COMMENT ÇA MARCHE Ouvrez APIC, et en un coup d'œil, voyez quels commerces sont disponibles, lesquels ont une petite attente, et lesquels sont bondés. Trois niveaux clairs : Disponible (vert), Petite attente (jaune), Affluence (rouge). CE QUE VOUS POUVEZ FAIRE • Voir l'affluence en temps réel des commerces autour de vous sur une carte interactive • Filtrer par catégorie : boulangeries, pharmacies, restaurants, coiffeurs, et 20 autres • Découvrir les promos et actualités du jour, et les liens utiles (site, réseaux sociaux, menu) d'un commerce • Recevoir une notification quand votre commerce favori redevient disponible • Signaler l'affluence que vous constatez sur place pour aider la communauté • Consulter les horaires d'ouverture et les informations pratiques • Lancer l'itinéraire en un tap POUR LES COMMERÇANTS Vous êtes commerçant ? Créez votre compte et mettez à jour votre statut en un tap depuis votre tableau de bord. Publiez aussi vos promos et actualités du jour pour attirer vos clients aux heures creuses. Vos clients sauront quand venir, et vous lisserez naturellement votre affluence. APIC est gratuit, sans pub, et disponible à Paris avec plus de 3 000 commerces référencés. De nouvelles villes arrivent bientôt.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APIC at none against TrainsFYI's 2. APIC also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TrainsFYI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. APIC asks for nothing beyond the download.
TrainsFYI ships an update monthly, APIC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrainsFYI | APIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radical Sloth | Maxime GAUTIER |
In-app purchases
TrainsFYI
- TrainsFYI Pro - Monthly$8.991 Month
- TrainsFYI Pro - Annual$89.991 Year
APIC
No in-app purchases








