RailBuddy vs Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RailBuddy
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RailBuddy helps Chicago commuters track Metra trains with a fast, simple view of schedules, saved lines, and delay alerts. Use RailBuddy to: • Browse upcoming departures by line and stop • Save your most-used stops to My Trains • Pin an exact departure for quick access • Get delay and cancellation alerts with RailBuddy Pro RailBuddy is designed to make the daily commute easier, whether you ride every day or just need a quick check before heading out the door.
Train
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A simple application for following trains live, see their speed and which stations they have stopped at and which they are stopping at next.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RailBuddy at 17.6 against Train's 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | RailBuddy | Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Fletcher | Tom Magnus Tobiasson |
In-app purchases
RailBuddy
No in-app purchases
Train
No in-app purchases
