Comparison

RailTracker vs TrainTrack Live

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

TrainTrack Live

Features
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With TrainTrack, checking live UK train times has never been faster or simpler. Powered by official National Rail data, with a clean interface that minimises user interaction. Welcome aboard! Why TrainTrack? • Live Departures & Arrivals - Real-time service information for every station in the country. • Track Individual Services - Follow your train from departure to arrival, with stop-by-stop progress, platform details, delay updates, a handy status banner, and Live Activities on your lock screen! • Save Frequent Routes - Your regular journeys, saved and reordered for one-tap access. Perfect for your regular commute. • Journey Alerts - Create one-off or repeating alerts that notify you of delays, cancellations, platforms and departure times. Delivered via push notification, • Share your Service - Share a link to the train you're on with friends, loved ones and colleagues. • Station Information - View operators, ticket office hours, facilities (toilets, shops, ATMs, accessibility), accessibility, station location, and first/last train times. • Customise Your Experience - Switch between light and dark mode, choose your favourite theme colour and map provider (Apple or Google Maps). • Free - No ads! Just service information, as quickly as possible. On the Horizon: • Carriage guidance - See the best carriage to sit in for quicker exits or connections. (This will likely be based on user feedback, so keep an eye out for this.) • Journey Planning - Plan complete trips. Happy travels!

Screenshots

RailTracker3 screens
TrainTrack Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

RailTracker and TrainTrack Live are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, TrainTrack Live every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RailTracker versus TrainTrack Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailTrackerTrainTrack Live
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDawn GilesFabian Bindley

In-app purchases

None

RailTracker

No in-app purchases

None

TrainTrack Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RailTracker free?
RailTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainTrack Live free?
TrainTrack Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RailTracker or TrainTrack Live have ads?
Neither RailTracker nor TrainTrack Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RailTracker or TrainTrack Live?
RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and TrainTrack Live every 4 weeks. Most recently, RailTracker was updated on October 14, 2026 and TrainTrack Live on October 6, 2026.

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