Comparison

RailsMaps vs Traivelling

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

Head to head
About

RailsMaps

Features
Currently charting
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RailsMaps is built around regions — pick one, then explore the railway network the way you want. Vector maps load fast, zoom deep, and stay sharp. Also on web: railsmaps.com Rail types • Mainline railways, metro, tram, light rail, narrow gauge, monorail, funicular, miniature railways Map modes (availability varies by region and rail type) • Standard: full network with rail type colouring • Max speed: lines by permitted speed • Electrification: AC and DC systems by voltage • Track gauge: standard, broad, narrow, mixed • Usage: passenger, freight, heritage, industrial • High-speed: dedicated HSR and fast corridors • Stations: station and halt locations • Level crossings: classified by safety • Under construction and proposed lines • Historical: disused and abandoned railways Offline maps • Download region packs for full offline map access • Region packs updated weekly • Tile depth scales with region size: city packs reach zoom 13, national packs zoom 9 — range shown before download • Strict offline mode: block network requests, use installed packs only • Wi-Fi-only downloads and per-region disk usage control Map customization • Built-in presets: default and infrastructure-style colouring • Custom presets: adjust rail line colors, widths and visibility per layer state • Up to 20 presets saved on device, applied separately for light and dark themes Layers and appearance • Vector basemaps (auto, light, dark) with optional raster overlay • Rail layer opacity, basemap labels on/off • Country and city boundary overlays • Compare two regions side by side • Light, dark, or follow the system theme Line & station details • Tap any line or station for speed, gauge, electrification, usage and Wikipedia data Location • Optional passive or active location — see where you are on the rail network • Follow mode to track movement along any line — useful on heritage railways and historical routes Web Export Pass • One-time free claim: +2 weeks of web export access on railsmaps.com and freakmaps.com • Custom styles, region clipping and watermark-free PNG export in your browser Coverage • 600+ regions: countries, states, provinces and major urban areas • 13 interface languages Data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Coverage and attribute completeness vary by region.

About

Traivelling

Discover unique international train routes and compare ticket prices with rail passes. This app also integrates bus tickets for comprehensive travel planning. Get personalized support from real train experts for your journey.

Highlights
  • International train route discovery
  • Interrail pass price comparison
  • Combined train and bus tickets
  • Personalized customer support
  • Seat reservation information
Features
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Book international train tickets Traivelling finds train connections you won’t see on any other platform. Booking international train tickets with Traivelling just became fun. Interrail price comparison When you book your trip, Traivelling compares single ticket prices with the cost of an Interrail pass, including seat reservations. That way, you’ll reach your destination at the best price. Train and bus tickets combined Traivelling adds bus tickets where the tracks end or when it saves you a lot of time. Personal customer support Our team is here for you and handles your request personally. No bots – real train experts that can help you.

Screenshots

RailsMaps4 screens
Traivelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Traivelling at Free against RailsMaps's $4.99. Traivelling also leads on device support (3 vs 1). RailsMaps's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Traivelling is free to download; RailsMaps costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RailsMaps ships an update fortnightly, Traivelling every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RailsMaps versus Traivelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailsMapsTraivelling
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartomiej Banasikthreedeers GmbH

In-app purchases

None

RailsMaps

No in-app purchases

None

Traivelling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RailsMaps free?
RailsMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Traivelling free?
Traivelling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RailsMaps or Traivelling have ads?
Neither RailsMaps nor Traivelling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RailsMaps or Traivelling?
RailsMaps ships an update fortnightly, and Traivelling every 4 weeks. Most recently, RailsMaps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Traivelling on September 7, 2026.

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