Train ID vs RailRoster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train ID
Instantly identify trains by snapping a photo or uploading from your gallery. Get detailed information about locomotive types, models, and origins. Track your past sightings and learn about trains from the UK, Europe, and beyond.
- Instant train identification via camera or gallery
- Detailed locomotive information
- Track sighting history
- Identify diesel, electric, and freight locomotives
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Capture. Identify. Learn. Train ID makes train spotting smarter and easier than ever before. Just snap a photo or upload one from your gallery, and instantly get detailed information about the train in view. Whether you’re a rail enthusiast, hobbyist photographer, or just curious, TrainID brings the world of trains right to your fingertips. Key Features: - Instant Train Identification Use your camera or photo gallery to identify trains in seconds. - Detailed Information Learn about the locomotive type, model, origin, usage, and more – all powered by cutting-edge visual recognition. - Track Your Sightings Access your history to revisit previously identified trains anytime. - Designed for Railfans Identify diesel, electric, and freight locomotives from the UK, Europe, and beyond. - Simple, Sleek Interface Optimized for a smooth and intuitive experience, right on your iPhone. TrainID uses advanced AI to identify trains, giving you rich background info including build details, livery, and operational use cases. Perfect For: - Rail enthusiasts - Trainspotters - Photographers - Curious travelers Don’t forget to review the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service before getting started. Privacy Policy - https://trainid.qoppait.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service - https://trainid.qoppait.com/terms
RailRoster
Explore the world of diesel locomotives with this comprehensive catalog. Featuring detailed information, high-quality images, and historical context, it's an essential resource for rail enthusiasts.
- Detailed locomotive information
- High-quality images
- Horsepower stats
- Wheel arrangements
- Years built
- Railroad rosters
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Discover the power, history, and variety of diesel locomotives with RailRoster. Built for railfans and train enthusiasts, RailRoster is your complete guide to the diesel era — from first-generation switchers to today’s high-horsepower giants. Browse beautifully designed cards with high-quality images, horsepower stats, wheel arrangements, and years built. See which railroads rostered each locomotive and explore the technological progress that defined modern railroading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RailRoster at none against Train ID's 2. Train ID's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Train ID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. RailRoster asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Train ID against 5.0 for RailRoster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Train ID ships an update every 2 weeks, RailRoster monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Train ID | RailRoster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Milos Cubrilo | Josh Fenton |
In-app purchases
Train ID
- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
RailRoster
No in-app purchases
