Comparison

SunCalc.net vs TrainsFYI

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

Head to head
About

SunCalc.net

This application provides real-time information about sunrise and sunset times. It also includes a compass, world time display, and weather forecasts, making it a comprehensive tool for understanding solar events and local conditions.

Highlights
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Integrated compass
  • World time display
  • Weather forecasts
  • Time zone awareness
Features
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SunCalc.net on your iPhone! Know the sunset time. Simple tool for everyone who wants to know when and where sun rises or goes down. Combined with compass and time, and weather. Knows time zones and shows time word wide - probably nicest tool to know the time at some place at the Earth, so far :)

About

TrainsFYI

Explore active trains worldwide on a real-time map. Follow individual train journeys, see routes and stops, and browse by transit network. Coverage is expanding to more countries and rail systems.

Highlights
  • Live train position updates
  • Follow individual train journeys
  • View routes and stops
  • Browse by transit network
  • Worldwide coverage
Features
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Track passenger trains across the globe, and see where your train is right now. TrainsFYI is your real-time map and tracker for passenger rail. Whether you are a transit fan, traveler, or just curious, you can explore active trains and follow their journeys. Whether you are checking your Amtrak route, following the New York MTA Subway, tracking BART across the Bay Area, or just exploring rail activity worldwide, TrainsFYI makes it fun and easy to see where the trains are right now. FEATURES: • Interactive Map — Watch train positions update live across the world. • Follow Individual Trains — See routes, stops, and estimated arrival times. • Browse by Network — Explore 140+ supported transit agencies. • Zoom Anywhere — From your local station to cross-country journeys. SUPPORTED US NETWORKS: Amtrak, MTA New York City Subway, BART, Caltrain, Metra, Chicago Transit Authority, NJ Transit, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metrolink, LA Metro, Sound Transit, TriMet, SEPTA, SunRail, Brightline, RTD Light Rail, Valley Metro Rail, San Diego MTS, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Tri-Rail, ACE, MetroLink, ION Light Rail, South Shore Line, Metro Transit, KCATA, EMBARK, VTA Light Rail, San Francisco Muni, Virginia Railway Express, MARC, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, MARTA, Maryland Metro, and more. SUPPORTED CANADIAN NETWORKS: VIA Rail, GO Transit, Toronto Transit Commission, TransLink SkyTrain, STM (Société de transport de Montréal), Réseau Express Métropolitain, Exo, OC Transpo, UP Express, Edmonton Transit Service, Calgary Transit CTrain, and more. MORE NETWORKS WORLDWIDE: ScotRail, LNER, Elizabeth line, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Eurostar, SNCF, DB Fernverkehr, S-Bahn Berlin, S-Bahn München, SL, SJ, Renfe, Sydney Trains, Sydney Metro, Yarra Trams, Auckland Transport, Indian Railways, and more. COUNTRIES COVERED: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, Spain, Argentina, India, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, and more. COMING SOON: We are expanding coverage to more countries and networks, including major rail systems in Europe and Asia. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SunCalc.net4 screens
TrainsFYI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunCalc.net at none against TrainsFYI's 2. SunCalc.net also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TrainsFYI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. SunCalc.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SunCalc.net holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of SunCalc.net's written reviews are positive against 57% of TrainsFYI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunCalc.net ships an update every 6 weeks, TrainsFYI monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SunCalc.net versus TrainsFYI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunCalc.netTrainsFYI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (63 ratings) — better4.6 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6397 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ShanyukRadical Sloth

Customer experience

SunCalc.net

All ratings63 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.9%

TrainsFYI

All ratings89 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

SunCalc.net

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Sun angle disappears when changing date
  • Compass is not accurate
  • App crashes on older iOS versions
  • App crashes right after launch
  • Crashes at start
Show 3 more
  • Time zone error
  • Compass sign not accessible
  • Button to return map to North Up is unavailable

Requested features

17 requests
  • Display altitude and azimuth of the sun
  • Ability to set a specific time, not just current time
  • Option for Apple Maps or Open Source Maps
  • Compass feature for orientation
  • Add moon information
Show 12 more
  • Apple Watch version
  • Add sun attitude/angle in real time
  • Display hours/minutes of sunlight for the day
  • Add a moon app or functionality
  • Include twilight times
  • Add azimuth and angle of the pole star
  • Include a solar clock/sundial design calculator
  • Fix button to return map to North Up
  • Add sun arc and solar noon
  • Option to switch to metric units
  • Satellite imagery map mode
  • iPad app

TrainsFYI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SunCalc.net

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainsFYI

Subscriptions2
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Monthly$8.991 Month
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is SunCalc.net free?
SunCalc.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainsFYI free?
TrainsFYI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SunCalc.net or TrainsFYI?
SunCalc.net is rated higher. SunCalc.net averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while TrainsFYI averages 4.6 from 97 ratings.
Do SunCalc.net or TrainsFYI have ads?
Neither SunCalc.net nor TrainsFYI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunCalc.net or TrainsFYI?
SunCalc.net ships an update every 6 weeks, and TrainsFYI monthly. Most recently, SunCalc.net was updated on November 6, 2026 and TrainsFYI on November 4, 2026.

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