# Train ID vs Open Railroad Guide

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Open Railroad Guide at 47 against Train ID's 2. Open Railroad Guide also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Train ID's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train ID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Open Railroad Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Train ID against 4.9 for Open Railroad Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open Railroad Guide has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Train ID ships an update every 2 weeks, Open Railroad Guide every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train ID | Open Railroad Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-id-ai-identifier/id6744836722/reviews)** | [4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-railroad-guide/id6760736329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milos Cubrilo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676618688) | [IKworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866045872) |

## What reviewers say

### Train ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-id-ai-identifier/id6744836722)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


### Open Railroad Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-railroad-guide/id6760736329)

Explore detailed railroad maps, historical imagery, and live train data. Features include AR track viewing, frequency finding, and community collaboration for rail enthusiasts and historians.

**Highlights:** Live train map, AR 3D Track View, Frequency Finder, Channel Log, Transit Map, Rail Community, Train Watch, FRA Records

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insider Club | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Tools for ORG | $6.99 | one-time |
| Open Railroad Guide Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train ID free?

Train ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Open Railroad Guide free?

Open Railroad Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train ID or Open Railroad Guide?

Train ID is rated higher. Train ID averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Open Railroad Guide averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.

### Do Train ID or Open Railroad Guide have ads?

Neither Train ID nor Open Railroad Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train ID or Open Railroad Guide?

Train ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Open Railroad Guide every 5 days. Most recently, Train ID was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open Railroad Guide 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.*