Comparison

TrainKeeper vs Classic Curator

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

Head to head
About

TrainKeeper

Features
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TrainKeeper helps you identify and log trains as you spot them. Point your iPhone at a train number. On-device text recognition reads UIC / NVR codes, parses their parts, and helps you find the vehicle type, country, operator, and model when it’s in the catalog. Whether you’re a railfan, a train spotter, or just wondering “what train is this?”, TrainKeeper gives you tools to find out and a private logbook for what you’ve seen. Scan and recognize • Scan a UIC / vehicle number with the camera or from a photo • Parse vehicle type, country code, series, ordinal number, and check digit • Validate check digits and review or correct recognized text • Use image processing to help with difficult photos Identify the train • Look up the operator and country from the vehicle number • Find a model or class in the train catalog, such as Siemens Vectron, ICE 4, or Talent 2 • Understand vehicle types, from locomotives to maintenance vehicles Save your sightings • Keep sightings with photos, dates, and locations • Use photo location and date metadata when available • Build a searchable train library with detailed entries Explore the context • View sightings on a map and explore collection insights • Add a nearby track or route reference when railway data is available • Keep notes on special catches and memorable journeys Share your sightings • Create photo cards with train details and location • Choose a 9:16 story layout, app logo, and timestamp • Share selected sightings privately with friends Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Classic Curator

Manage your classic car collection, track maintenance, fuel consumption, and expenses. Document every detail of your vehicles, from technical specifications to service history. Generate QR codes for each car to easily share its history at shows.

Highlights
  • Vehicle collection management
  • Maintenance logging
  • Fuel consumption tracking
  • Customizable checklists
  • Vehicle QR code generation
  • Issue tracking
Features
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Classic Curator is the app for passionate vehicle collectors. Manage your vehicle collection, document maintenance, fuel stops and expenses – all in one place. YOUR COLLECTION Add as many vehicles as you like, add photos, technical details and personal notes. With Premium up to 15 photos per vehicle. MAINTENANCE LOG Document every service, repair and inspection with date, mileage, cost and receipts. FUEL LOG Record every fuel stop and track your average consumption automatically. VEHICLE CHECK Create a personalised checklist for your vehicle and track which items have been checked. QR CODE Every vehicle gets its own QR code – perfect for shows and meets. Visitors scan it and see the vehicle history. ISSUES Document open issues and mark them as resolved once fixed Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TrainKeeper4 screens
Classic Curator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic Curator at every 6 days against TrainKeeper's every 3 weeks. Classic Curator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TrainKeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Classic Curator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainKeeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Classic Curator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TrainKeeper versus Classic Curator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainKeeperClassic Curator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClemens OberschmiedMichael Nebert

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainKeeper

Subscriptions2
  • TrainKeeper Plus - Monatlich$1.991 Month
  • TrainKeeper Plus - Jährlich$12.991 Year
1 purchases

Classic Curator

Subscriptions1
  • Classic Curator Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TrainKeeper free?
TrainKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Curator free?
Classic Curator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrainKeeper or Classic Curator have ads?
Neither TrainKeeper nor Classic Curator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainKeeper or Classic Curator?
TrainKeeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Classic Curator every 6 days. Most recently, TrainKeeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Classic Curator on October 20, 2026.

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