Comparison

Train Identifier vs Open Railroad Guide

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

Head to head
About

Train Identifier

Features
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Discover, identify, and collect trains like never before with Train ID – the ultimate app for railway enthusiasts and curious spotters alike. Whether you're a passionate train lover, casual explorer, or someone who's always wondered "what train is that?", Train ID transforms any train photo into an instant identification and collectible card experience. Why you'll love Train ID: INSTANT AI IDENTIFICATION: Snap a photo of any train and get detailed information powered by advanced AI technology. SMART CAMERA INTEGRATION: Built-in camera with intuitive controls makes capturing trains effortless. COLLECTIBLE TRAIN CARDS: Each identified train becomes a beautiful, Pokemon-inspired collectible card with detailed stats including model, type, speed, power output, country of origin, and more. CUSTOM COLLECTIONS: Organize your discovered trains into personalized collections and track your railway adventures. LOCATION MAPPING: Remember exactly where you spotted each locomotive with integrated location tracking. RICH EDITING: Add descriptions, edit details, and customize your train cards to tell your story. Perfect for: - Railway enthusiasts building their digital train collection - Travelers documenting locomotive encounters around the world - Families making train spotting educational and fun - Anyone curious about the trains they see daily Train ID Premium Subscription: Unlock unlimited train identifications, access to the latest AI models, and advanced collection features. Start with a free trial and explore everything our app has to offer! Transform your curiosity into a comprehensive railway collection. Download Train ID today and start building your personal locomotive library! For support, contact: peter@pszapps.com Privacy Policy: [Privacy Policy URL]https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Open Railroad Guide

Explore detailed railroad maps, historical imagery, and live train data. Features include AR track viewing, frequency finding, and community collaboration for rail enthusiasts and historians.

Highlights
  • Live train map
  • AR 3D Track View
  • Frequency Finder
  • Channel Log
  • Transit Map
  • Rail Community
  • Train Watch
  • FRA Records
Features
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OpenRailroadGuide puts detailed railroad maps and historical aerial imagery in your pocket so you can explore, save, and share the places that matter to railfans, historians, and planners. Enjoy a completely distraction free experience with no ads on any level! -**ORG Postchive:** -**Live train map:** View all Amtrak and VIA Rail trains on a Live Map -**AR 3D Track View:** See tracks in augmented reality to get quick identification. -**Frequency Finder:** Find the exact frequency of any rail line in NA to use on your scanner -**Channel Log:** Use side-by-side with your scanner to tag and organize your channels -**Transit Map:** View all transit lines in your local city, with color coded lines -**Rail Community:** Use the rail community to collaborate with other users to put user-made info on rail lines and train sightings that update in real time -**Train Watch:** Put specific points on the map to get alerts and see upcoming trains to that point - **FRA Records:** Get official records by the FRA on how much trains run through a railroad in the day, night, and weekly. - **Interactive Map:** Fast vector-tile map with smooth zooming and panning built for rail lines and right-of-ways. - **Grade Crossings:** View every railroad crossing in the US with full FRA Inventory records on them. -**Trainspotting Logs & AI Predictions:** Log every train you spot and use AI Overview to predict where & when the next train will be -**Railroad Lookup:** Lookup the selected Railroad directly on the internet within the app to get all the info you need - **Historical Imagery:** Slide through years of aerial imagery to compare past and present alignments. - **Saved Places & Folders:** Save coordinates with notes, organize them into folders, edit details, and quickly fly to any point. - **Local Edits & Annotations:** Draw and persist local edits and annotations right on the map; they render alongside map tiles. - **Seamless Device Sync:** Automatic background sync and backups via iCloud Key-Value Store keep your saved places and edits in sync across your devices. - **Restore & Backup:** One-tap restore and safe merge behavior prevent accidental data loss and detect when data are already up to date. - **Quick Access:** Add bookmarks from the map or the main menu and use a dedicated “View on Map” flow that reliably navigates and centers the map on saved places. - **Power Tools for Enthusiasts:** Street-view toggle, custom map styles and layers, and a compact UI designed for quick field reference. Privacy: Your saved places and edits are stored on-device and synced only via your iCloud account when enabled. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Train Identifier4 screens
Open Railroad Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

Train Identifier and Open Railroad Guide are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Train Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Open Railroad Guide sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Train Identifier versus Open Railroad Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain IdentifierOpen Railroad Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (36 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter Balazs SzucsIKworks

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Train Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Open Railroad Guide

One-time3
  • AI Tools for ORG$6.99
  • Open Railroad Guide Premium$14.99
  • Unlock All$20.00

Questions

Is Train Identifier free?
Train Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Railroad Guide free?
Open Railroad Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Identifier or Open Railroad Guide have ads?
Neither Train Identifier nor Open Railroad Guide shows ads.

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