National Rail Downloads & RevenueNational Rail · App Store & Google Play
National Rail gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
National Rail by National Rail is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 8 events
- ✏️National Rail: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 12) · US
- 📦National Rail updated to version 10.4.2AndroidBug fixes and enhancements.
- 🆕National Rail first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 🆕National Rail first spotted by AppInsideriOS#77 in Top Free · Travel · United Kingdom
- 📦National Rail version 10.4.1iOSBug fixes and enhancements
- 📦National Rail version 10.4.1AndroidSmall but mighty update - faster load times, clearer information, and a few bugs ironed out.
- 🆕National Rail released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕National Rail released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Maps & Navigation FreeApp Store
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Google Play
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National Rail downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 500k+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where National Rail's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How National Rail makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Ad-free version |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #88 Travel Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #26 Maps & Navigation Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 5.5k |
| Google Play | 3.2 ★ | 29k 130 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 34k |
About National Rail
Travel with confidence across the British rail network. The National Rail app is your essential companion for stress-free train travel.
Plan your journey with our intelligent route planner. Find the fastest connections, compare train times, and get live departure boards for any station.
Buy tickets, access Railcard discounts and find the best value Season Tickets all in one place.
Stay informed with real-time updates on delays, platform changes, and disruptions. Receive email, SMS, or WhatsApp notifications so you're always in the know during your commute.
My Travel. Save our favourite stations and journeys in Live Trains and Journey Planner for quicker results and less clicking.
Status and Disruptions. Find out about anything that might impact your journey.
National Rail App Store
National Rail gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
National Rail is #88 in Travel Free in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Travel FreeNational Rail on the App Store
App details
National Rail downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where National Rail's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in National Rail before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How National Rail makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Ad-free version |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TravelFree | #88 |
Apps near National Rail on the chart
Travel Free, around #88.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About National Rail
Travel with confidence across the British rail network. The National Rail app is your essential companion for stress-free train travel.
Plan your journey with our intelligent route planner. Find the fastest connections, compare train times, and get live departure boards for any station.
Buy tickets, access Railcard discounts and find the best value Season Tickets all in one place.
Stay informed with real-time updates on delays, platform changes, and disruptions. Receive email, SMS, or WhatsApp notifications so you're always in the know during your commute.
My Travel. Save our favourite stations and journeys in Live Trains and Journey Planner for quicker results and less clicking.
Status and Disruptions. Find out about anything that might impact your journey.
Latest updates
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National Rail Android
National Rail gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
National Rail is #26 in Maps & Navigation Free on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Maps & Navigation FreeNational Rail on Google Play
App details
National Rail downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where National Rail's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in National Rail before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How National Rail makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Ad-free version |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Maps & NavigationFree | #26 |
Apps near National Rail on the chart
Maps & Navigation Free, around #26.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About National Rail
What's new in 10.4.2
Store changes
What National Rail changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.