Comparison

RailTracker vs AnyTransport

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

AnyTransport

Features
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AnyTransport brings live departures, journey planning and transport discovery together in one app. Check your commute, follow your next bus or explore the network - with tools for everyday passengers and transport enthusiasts alike. LIVE DEPARTURES & DISRUPTIONS: Check live train and bus departures, plus Underground, tram and local transport services. See platforms, calling points, delays and reported disruptions. Coverage includes Translink in Northern Ireland and Irish Rail. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY: Find journeys across rail, bus and tram from a single search. Explore routes, check connections and open individual services for more detail. EXPLORE LIVE MAPS: See where trains and buses are running. Explore nearby stops, follow vehicles and switch to satellite imagery for a different view of the network. GET TO KNOW YOUR SERVICE: Look beyond the departure board. Browse routes, timetables, operators and vehicle information. Explore bus journey history, train formations, named trains and special liveries. KEEP A JOURNEY LOG: Record your travels and build a personal journey history. Explore your routes on a map and discover your travel statistics as your log grows. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES: Keep stations, stops, vehicles and services close at hand. Your favourites sync with your account, so they’re available in the app and on the AnyTransport website. WIDGETS & DEPARTURE ALERTS: Bring departures to your Home Screen with widgets. Set up station departure alerts and follow your train’s progress while you travel. SHARE YOUR SIGHTINGS: Spotted something worth sharing? Post sightings and photos, discover what others have seen and build your transport profile. From the daily commute to a day spent exploring, make more of every journey with AnyTransport. EULA: https://anytransport.co.uk/legal/eula

Screenshots

RailTracker3 screens
AnyTransport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RailTracker at none against AnyTransport's 2. RailTracker also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). AnyTransport's advantage is update cadence (every 5 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. AnyTransport sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. RailTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, AnyTransport every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
RailTracker versus AnyTransport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailTrackerAnyTransport
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB95 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDawn GilesAnyTransport UK

In-app purchases

None

RailTracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AnyTransport

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.001 Year

Questions

Is RailTracker free?
RailTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyTransport free?
AnyTransport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RailTracker or AnyTransport have ads?
Neither RailTracker nor AnyTransport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RailTracker or AnyTransport?
RailTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and AnyTransport every 5 days. Most recently, RailTracker was updated on October 14, 2026 and AnyTransport on October 24, 2026.

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