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title: "TrainSpotting - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United Kingdom | Apple App Store"
description: "TrainSpotting is the ultimate user-friendly and VoiceOver compatible app built by a fanatical train enthusiast!  The app replaces paper versions of train data with an extensive  database of locomotive"
---

# TrainSpotting — United Kingdom

![TrainSpotting App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/63/49/f3/6349f39c-2320-fbf6-d6be-650d8181f8b0/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-8-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Imagekings](https://apptail.io/developer/imagekings-yEQ) (United Kingdom)
**Category:** Entertainment
**Rating:** 4.7/5 (177 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** .com.thurley.train-spotting
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United Kingdom
**Version:** 38.5 (released 2026-03-30)
**Original Release:** 2017-03-22
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/app/id1194611029)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/united-kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/united-kingdom)

## TrainSpotting Description
TrainSpotting is the ultimate user-friendly and VoiceOver compatible app built by a fanatical train enthusiast!

The app replaces paper versions of train data with an extensive  database of locomotives (diesel, electric and preserved mainline steam), Diesel and Electric Units, all London Underground stock plus increasing numbers of preserved and scrapped stock. Trams and all Loco Hauled Coaching Stock are also included. All narrow Gauge locos (stream and diesel) above 2'0" in the UK are included. All diesels in Northern Island and the Republic of Ireland are also included.

The unsubscribed version database is updated annually for no extra cost - unlike paper versions! The optional subscription allows us to continuously improve and develop the apps functionality with the many great suggestions from the community of our users. Please subscribe! 

App users are encouraged to contact us with anything they spot that we have missed! 

The app also syncs all your data via iCloud (including any images you have added or taken via the app) to any other devices using the same iCloud account.

You can log a sighting with just a number or you can add: date, location (three-letter station codes supported), a photo and notes. Or you can use the Haulage function to add complete journey information including: number, location and times of departure and arrival plus photos and notes. Ideal for RailMiles users.

You can review your data in several ways: via date, location or by class. You can choose to include or exclude scrapped locos from the Browse page. You can also import any existing data from other sources in CSV format in bulk via a spreadsheet.

Terms of Use: 

## TrainSpotting Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/78/1a/d4/781ad408-3960-bb5e-880d-8f000ff798f8/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_IOS_17.4_-_2026-03-08_at_14.58.44.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/a7/1f/a5/a71fa533-4bfd-c6bb-a68b-2c3cb022bea2/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_IOS_17.4_-_2026-02-05_at_08.44.58.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/9c/5f/c9/9c5fc9c6-6eed-756a-8542-ed7ca6294f0b/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_IOS_17.4_-_2026-03-29_at_16.34.57.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/5f/d7/ea/5fd7eaf9-4a30-9ff8-5214-448e4d4522cf/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_-_2024-11-21_at_07.17.31.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/9b/42/f0/9b42f0ea-e538-e0b2-ce25-617840cc7531/a4a4f404-4878-4af9-b8e8-e8600405dcfb_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_-_2023-01-30_at_09.41.55.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/77/8d/e0/778de0a3-9051-27a7-cee3-8ed33ac5e372/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/ee/b3/77/eeb377ec-49f5-14ed-e896-a18144843faa/Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_-_2024-10-31_at_17.31.08.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/62/16/52/6216529b-3b23-a44e-a859-25c9fbe7ae44/c73ef831-1fbd-4f26-8244-718a741ca180_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_-_2023-03-13_at_08.31.43.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 9](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/6c/5b/1b/6c5b1bcb-ccd5-39b2-0d56-1be32d2ad632/tns.ngxisjvh.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 10](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/b8/93/4f/b8934ffc-5f51-a41d-1bf1-e34064911e6c/eb181616-acfd-4e6e-981f-cd365fbb0d89_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPhone_14_Plus_-_2024-01-10_at_16.03.09.png/1284x2778.png)

## TrainSpotting Rating Breakdown in United Kingdom
- 5 stars: 143 (81%)
- 4 stars: 19 (11%)
- 3 stars: 8 (5%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 stars: 5 (3%)

## TrainSpotting Reviews in United Kingdom

### ***** "The Best"
Still the best, I swear by it and it’s information.
-- Lanky bob2003, 2024-05-02

### *---- "Needs work"
Over-priced, lack of detail and inaccurate photos. Cannot recommend
-- Fiftysixa, 2023-06-20

### ***** "TrainSpotting App"
There is no question in my mind, this is the best app and the best supported app, for the enthusiast. Since downloading the app, I have been enthralled by the support and the periodic updates that take place. No one needs to buy the book form of listings, when, all is available, on your phone. Through the Cloud, seamlessly, transfers the sightings to other devices. I have been using this app for some considerable time now and rate it as the most user friendly record for sightings. Having transferred all my sightings going back to the eighties, I can definitively say where I was on a given date in the past. Without the app, I do not think I would have returned to the hobby, with a pen, note book and printed record.
-- CameronHouse, 2023-04-30

### ***** "Great app"
Love using the app, has got me back into spotting again.  
I like the scrapped & non-scrapped options, the only thing lacking in my opinion is a ‘preserved’ & ‘mainline’ option.
-- Jonsie66, 2023-04-10

### ***** "Subscription"
Great app, however, just went to subscribe, pressed the subscribe button and it said the price was £1.99. Clicked to subscribe and was charged £19.99. Have requested a refund.
-- tankslapper4584, 2022-08-08

### ***** "Excellent app"
I have only started train spotting in the last two years it’s really handy to have the app on the phone so I can log  trains on the go  also Adrian who runs it is very quick to reply to emails and very helpful and very knowledgeable cannot recommend this app enough
-- Vq4uk, 2021-10-20

### ***-- "TrainSpotting"
Good app although having issues with it crashing when trying to update numbers
-- theagle253, 2021-08-28

### ***** "Worth using"
Extremely handy app for keeping track of my railway photos when out and about and speaking from experience excellent support assistance available when things go wrong
-- Retchem 29, 2021-07-18

### ***** "Amazing"
Being a blind spotter I was delighted to find this app that is fully compatible with voice-over. The developer support has been amazing and they have added all the suggestions I have put forward. 
The app is regularly updated with new features and information on all stock. Its the best tenner I have spent for a long time.
It just works
-- Topher 50, 2021-06-27

### ***** "Absolutely smashing"
Definitely better than taking a book with you and is easier to mark off trains! It’s brill, I’d only ask if there could be a thing that separates the operators and liveries on different trains (eg: class 150: northern, gwr)
-- jammy_dodger44, 2021-06-04

### ***** "Excellent app-easy to use"
Very easy to use - excellent support if needed 👍
-- DaleDav55, 2021-05-05

### ***** "Brought a childhood hobby up to date for me..."
I was a keen trainspotter as a child in the 1980s and have recently found  some of my historical spotting books in the loft which has reignited an old love. I'd often wondered if there was an app available for iOS which would allow me to catalogue the occasional modern locomotive I have come across so imagine my delight when coming across this wonderful app. Having spent the past week inputting all the numbers from my old books, I am now in the process of adding all my old photos to it. Have contacted the developer with a couple of "nice to have" improvements and he has been very responsive. I love the app and so does my wife as it's keeping me quiet and out of her hair!
-- MarkHeardman, 2021-01-23

### ***** "Haulage"
I have put in some haulage one is in twice so when I try to delete one it all disappears off the screen not once but every time.Hope it can be sorted.
-- owdgit, 2019-10-09

### ***** "A lot better."
Persevered and more reliable since update. Now the app I wanted.
-- Christhetrainspotter, 2019-07-08

### ***** "Great App"
A complete history of all your spots and haulage readily accessible from your phone.... what’s not to like.
Easy to use, view, export and update and with a fantastic and very helpful support team.
Great app! 
Great customer service!
Paul H
-- Scunnypaul77, 2019-06-28

### ***** "Fantastic"
This app is fantastic for the price and also very handy for when out and about to save carrying your books with you. The only thing I would like to see is a picture for each individual train rather than a generic one for the whole class. I don’t know if this is intentional or just a lack of photo’s being contributed thus far. Other than that it’s a great little app for the price.
-- Dgsp69, 2019-06-15

### ***** "Fantastic response"
Just started to use and really enjoying the app!
Had identified a missing preserved loco, contacted Adrian who updated the listings immediately - very dedicated!
-- Dâvē, 2019-05-05

### ***** "Does what it says on the tin"
A good method of cataloging photo shoots. Seems very stable running on an iPad iOS 12.

I would like a couple more fields, train reporting number and time, but you cannot have everything.

Not as comprehensive as Locotrack running on a pc, but at least this is portable and can run on an iPhone.
-- Flange Squeel, 2019-02-09

### ***** "Top app"
Top spotting app 

Slight issue previously but great communication and app was sorted no problem at all
-- Wootang2k9, 2019-01-12

### ***** "TrainSpotting"
Brilliant app for all Train enthusiasts to use 
Plenty of info on all current trains and units in use today plus all steam locos on the network
-- Doncaster43112, 2018-12-31

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## TrainSpotting In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Monthly Purchase | £1.99 |
| Premium Subscription | £19.99 |



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## TrainSpotting Available In
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/united-kingdom)
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/united-states)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/belgium)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/canada)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/switzerland)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/czechia)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/germany)
- [Algeria](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/algeria)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/egypt)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/spain)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/france)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/indonesia)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/italy)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/kazakhstan)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/malta)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/mexico)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/malaysia)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/nigeria)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/norway)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/philippines)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/poland)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/russia)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/sweden)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/thailand)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/turkey)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/vietnam)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/united-arab-emirates)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/south-africa)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/trainspotting-Jcl/australia)

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