Comparison

RailTracker vs Tube Trackr

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

Head to head
About

RailTracker

Features
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RailTracker is a simple, fast way to keep an eye on the London Underground. See live Tube status, track trains, check disruptions and find what's coming next without digging through clutter. Whether you use the Underground every day or you're just heading into London, RailTracker gives you the information you need, quickly. What you can do: - Check live line status across the London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth and DLR lines. - Track trains and see their approximate location in real time. - Search trains by destination or train number - View upcoming stops, platforms and route information - Check station and line disruptions - Explore live train maps for individual lines - Use a clean interface built for quick glances on the move Simple by design. No ads. No account required. No unnecessary clutter. Just RailTracker. Built independently by JGApps. RailTracker is not affiliated with Transport for London. Live transport data is provided using TfL Open Data services.

About

Tube Trackr

This app helps you map your London Underground journeys by tracking visited stations. You can mark favorites, view line statistics, and add personal notes and reviews for each station. Its clean interface is designed for ease of use for all Tube enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Track visited stations
  • Mark favorite stations
  • View line statistics
  • Add station notes and reviews
  • Clean visual interface
Features
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From Baker Street to Waterloo, Tube Trackr helps you explore London one station at a time. Keep track of every London Underground station you’ve visited and watch your progress grow as you make your way across the network. See how much of each line you’ve completed, discover how much of the Tube you still have left to explore, and build a personal record of your journeys around London. Mark your favourite stations, add your own notes and reviews, and keep everything organised in one simple place. Whether it’s a station you use every day, somewhere you visited once, or a stop you’re determined to tick off next, Tube Trackr gives you a fun way to make the Underground your own. With a clean, colourful interface designed around the London transport experience, Tube Trackr makes tracking your progress quick, satisfying and easy to understand. Whether you’re a casual London explorer, a commuter who wants to see how much of the network you’ve covered, or a full-on Tube enthusiast aiming for 100%, Tube Trackr turns travelling around London into something worth tracking. How much of the Underground have you explored? Terms of Use (EULA) - [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

RailTracker3 screens
Tube Trackr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RailTracker at none against Tube Trackr's 2. RailTracker also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Tube Trackr's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tube Trackr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. RailTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Tube Trackr every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
RailTracker versus Tube Trackr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailTrackerTube Trackr
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDawn GilesJames White

In-app purchases

None

RailTracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tube Trackr

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is RailTracker free?
RailTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tube Trackr free?
Tube Trackr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RailTracker or Tube Trackr have ads?
Neither RailTracker nor Tube Trackr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RailTracker or Tube Trackr?
RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tube Trackr every 8 days. Most recently, RailTracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tube Trackr on October 24, 2026.

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