# TrainTracker App vs CB Radio Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrainTracker App at none against CB Radio Live's 2. TrainTracker App also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2). CB Radio Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CB Radio Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TrainTracker App asks for nothing beyond the download.

CB Radio Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainTracker App has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of TrainTracker App's written reviews are positive against 100% of CB Radio Live's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrainTracker App | CB Radio Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traintracker-app/id6766416455/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb-radio-live/id6768132036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SAMUEL NICHOLAS HAJEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859813802) | [Ryan Bertram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896543138) |

## What reviewers say

### TrainTracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traintracker-app/id6766416455)

Log and explore real-time train sightings across North America. Share your discoveries, view what others have spotted, and track your sighting history with badges. Features an interactive map and community feed for railfans.

**Highlights:** Log train sightings with photos and GPS, Interactive map with railroad-colored pins, Community sighting feed, User profiles with badges, Searchable railroad picker, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CB Radio Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb-radio-live/id6768132036)

Communicate live with others using a push-to-talk radio interface. Discover local public channels or create private rooms for direct conversations. Enjoy simple, real-time voice communication without stored messages.

**Highlights:** Live push-to-talk voice, Nearby public channels, Map-based local presence, Private rooms with member management, Handle-based accounts, Location sharing controls

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CB Radio Live Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CB Radio Live Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrainTracker App free?

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

### Is CB Radio Live free?

CB Radio Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrainTracker App or CB Radio Live?

CB Radio Live is rated higher. TrainTracker App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while CB Radio Live averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TrainTracker App or CB Radio Live have ads?

TrainTracker App shows ads; CB Radio Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, TrainTracker App or CB Radio Live?

TrainTracker App ships an update every 3 days, and CB Radio Live every 3 days. Most recently, TrainTracker App was updated on October 28, 2026 and CB Radio Live on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*