Best Railroad Map Apps & Games

200+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

If you already know Rail Guide, this is the deeper bench. 200+ railroad map apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Railroad Map Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rail GuideRail GuideFree5.0★ (21)YesNoSep 2026
2Open Railroad GuideOpen Railroad GuideFree was $2.994.9★ (20)NoYesSep 2026
3Railmap for Open Railway MapRailmap for Open Railway Map$2.994.7★ (701)YesNoSep 2026
4Rail Crossing LocatorRail Crossing LocatorFree2.6★ (155)NoNoJul 2026
5Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesSep 2026
6State Railroad: Train GameState Railroad: Train GameFree4.1★ (1.8K)YesYesAug 2026
7TrainsFYI: Train Map & TrackerTrainsFYI: Train Map & TrackerFree4.6★ (42)NoYesSep 2026
8MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Railroad Map

Rail Guide#1

Rail Guide by Rail Guide LLC

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
5.0(21 ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore detailed maps of active, historic, and abandoned rail lines across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Includes milepost data for most routes and points of interest. Stay updated on map changes via the official Facebook page.

Open Railroad Guide#2

Open Railroad Guide by IKworks

The All-in-one Railfan Toolkit
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9(20 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore detailed railroad maps, historical imagery, and live train data. Features include AR track viewing, frequency finding, and community collaboration for rail enthusiasts and historians.

Railmap for Open Railway Map#3

Railmap for Open Railway Map by Florian Chrometz

Explore global train tracks
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😐(701 ratings)
$2.99Ads
#93in Reference
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Discover the world through the lens of train tracks. Explore global rail networks, understand speed limits on different lines, and view detailed information about railway signals. The app caches visited locations for faster loading.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Comprehensive railway line coverage worldwide
  • 👍 Shows both active and abandoned rail lines
  • 🎯 Accurate and detailed track layouts
  • 📍 Useful for train enthusiasts and rail professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Map fails to load after extended use
  • 🐛 Zoom functionality causes tracks to disappear
  • 📊 No legend or explanation of symbols/colors

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FAQ about Railroad Map

What are the best railroad map apps & games for iPhone?
Rail Guide tops our railroad map apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 21 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top railroad map apps & games we rank are free to download, including Rail Guide and Open Railroad Guide.
Rail Guide shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 200+ railroad map apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Rail Guide provides maps for rail lines in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This includes current, historic, and abandoned routes within these countries.
Yes, Rail Guide includes milepost data for most of the rail lines featured on its maps. This is useful for precise location tracking along the routes.