Comparison

Buford Train Watch vs Headway

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

Head to head
About

Buford Train Watch

Features
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Buford Train Watch helps drivers and commuters quickly see when train crossings are blocked in Buford so they can avoid unnecessary delays and traffic congestion. The app allows the community to report train activity and view active crossing blockages in real time, helping neighbors stay informed and choose alternate routes before getting stuck at the tracks. Features: • Community-submitted train crossing reports • Live active blockage updates • Quick and simple mobile interface • Designed specifically for Buford commuters and local traffic conditions • Helps reduce traffic backups and unnecessary rerouting Buford Train Watch was created to make local commuting simpler, faster, and less frustrating for everyone navigating Buford’s railroad crossings. More features and crossing coverage are coming soon.

About

Headway

Track passenger trains from nine U.S. railroads in real-time on a single map. See live positions, delay status, and scheduled times for your commute or travel. Bookmark favorite trains and stations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Live train positions on map
  • Real-time delay status
  • Detailed train route information
  • Station departure boards
  • Bookmark trains and stations
  • Filter and sort by route/line
  • Dark Mode and Dynamic Type
Features
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Headway puts live passenger trains from 18 U.S. rail agencies on one map. Whether you're catching the Acela home, riding the LIRR out to Montauk, or waiting on a Metro-North train upstate, you'll see exactly where your train is and whether it's on schedule. AGENCIES COVERED Amtrak (nationwide), Brightline, Caltrain, Metra, Metrolink, MARC, SEPTA Regional Rail, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), MBTA Commuter Rail, Tri-Rail, RTD Denver, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Metro-North, NJ Transit, Austin CapMetro Rail, Utah FrontRunner, Chicago South Shore Line, and Nashville WeGo Star. Choose which ones you follow in Settings. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every active train across the agencies you follow, updating in near real time • See a train's live speed as it moves, where the agency reports it • Check any train's 7-day on-time record and typical delay • Color-coded delay status at a glance — green, yellow, orange, red • Tap any train for its full route, stops, scheduled vs. actual times, and live position • Browse stations with live departure boards — what's coming, and when • Bookmark your regular trains and stations for one-tap status checks • Filter and sort by route, line, or delay • Search by train number or route name • Choose between standard, satellite, and hybrid Apple Maps • Full Dark Mode and Dynamic Type support PRIVACY Your location stays on your device — if you grant location permission, your position is rendered locally and never leaves your phone. Headway has no accounts, no third-party analytics, and no advertising. If the app crashes, it sends Apple's anonymous diagnostic report to help us fix bugs — no identity, no location, no usage history. Full policy at axismaps.ai/headway/privacy. ABOUT THE DATA Train positions, schedules, and delays come from each agency's public real-time feed. Headway doesn't alter train positions or times — what you see is what the agency is publishing. Headway is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these agencies.

Screenshots

Buford Train Watch3 screens
Headway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Buford Train Watch at 3 against Headway's 1. Buford Train Watch also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buford Train Watch versus Headway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuford Train WatchHeadway
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie OsmansonNick Faughey

In-app purchases

None

Buford Train Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Headway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buford Train Watch free?
Buford Train Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Headway free?
Headway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buford Train Watch or Headway have ads?
Neither Buford Train Watch nor Headway shows ads.

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