RailTracker vs EmuTrain
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.
EmuTrain
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China Railway EMU Train Information Lookup System features train number lookup, roster lookup, rolling stock number lookup, railway administration lookup, passenger coach lookup, locomotive lookup, station display, EMU gallery and other functions. It pulls data from multiple sources including an in-house platform and 12306 to deliver accurate train assignment and roster information. This system does not sell tickets. Please purchase tickets through the official platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EmuTrain at every 10 days against RailTracker's every 5 weeks. RailTracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). 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, EmuTrain every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RailTracker | EmuTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dawn Giles | Stacie Bambauer |
In-app purchases
RailTracker
No in-app purchases
EmuTrain
No in-app purchases
