# Open Railroad Guide vs HolidaysList2

The clearest difference is rating: Open Railroad Guide at 4.9 against HolidaysList2's 4.0. Open Railroad Guide also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (49 vs 1). HolidaysList2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open Railroad Guide sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HolidaysList2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open Railroad Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open Railroad Guide has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Open Railroad Guide ships an update every 5 days, HolidaysList2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Railroad Guide | HolidaysList2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-railroad-guide/id6760736329/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holidayslist2/id6761394429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 242 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IKworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866045872) | [TODD LAYNE REDDINGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889308326) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Railroad Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-railroad-guide/id6760736329)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insider Club | $2.99 | per month |
| ORG+ Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| ORG+ Yearly | $84.00 | per year |
| AI Tools for ORG | $6.99 | one-time |
| Open Railroad Guide Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $20.00 | one-time |
| ORG+ Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


### HolidaysList2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holidayslist2/id6761394429)

Access a comprehensive list of US holidays with their exact dates and days of the week. Track upcoming holidays with a countdown and add your own personal events to the calendar. Share holiday information easily with others.

**Highlights:** Complete US holiday list, Accurate Easter calculation, Observed dates for weekend holidays, Add personal events, Yearly navigation, Share holiday information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open Railroad Guide free?

Open Railroad Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HolidaysList2 free?

HolidaysList2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open Railroad Guide or HolidaysList2?

Open Railroad Guide is rated higher. Open Railroad Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while HolidaysList2 averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Open Railroad Guide or HolidaysList2 have ads?

Neither Open Railroad Guide nor HolidaysList2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open Railroad Guide or HolidaysList2?

Open Railroad Guide ships an update every 5 days, and HolidaysList2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open Railroad Guide was updated on October 28, 2026 and HolidaysList2 on October 10, 2026.

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