RailTracker vs UK Rail Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RailTracker
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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.
UK Rail Live
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'UK Rail Live' that provides real-time train information across the UK. The app should feature live departure/arrival boards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RailTracker at every 5 weeks against UK Rail Live's every 9 months. UK Rail Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, UK Rail Live every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RailTracker | UK Rail Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dawn Giles | Shravani Limited |
In-app purchases
RailTracker
No in-app purchases
UK Rail Live
No in-app purchases
