Headcode
Train spotting made simple
£1.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
An offline-first train spotting app. Log sightings fast, explore stats, unlock achievements, and keep everything on your device.
Headcode is a modern, offline-first train spotting app designed for rail enthusiasts who want to record sightings quickly and enjoyably, whether you’re trackside, platform-hopping, or browsing your collection at home.
Built with simplicity and reliability at its core, Headcode lets you log locomotive sightings in seconds or dive deeper with detailed entries when you want more control. Everything is stored locally on your device, so your data is always available, even in signal-dead zones.
Key Features
• Fast Spot Logging
Log sightings in seconds with a clean, distraction-free interface.
• Detailed Entries
Add photos, locations, notes, and additional details to build a rich personal log.
• Wish Lists
Create a list of locomotives that you would like to see, Headcode will then manage these when a matching Spot is added.
• Custom Reference Data
Add your own reference data, including, Locomotive Classes, Operators, Location and more.
• Offline-First by Design
No account, no syncing, no signal required. Your data stays on your device.
• Powerful Statistics
Explore meaningful stats including totals, trends, and milestones based on your spotting history.
• Achievements & Progress
Unlock badges and achievements as you log more sightings and build streaks.
• Flexible Filtering
Quickly find past spots by date, location, or other criteria.
• iCloud Sync
Sync your data between devices using iCloud Sync
• Privacy-Focused
Headcode does not require an account and does not track you.
• Data Export
Export all of your data from Headcode to CSV files for manipulation in other apps.
Whether you’re a casual spotter or a dedicated enthusiast, Headcode gives you a reliable, beautifully simple way to log what you see and celebrate your progress.
- A much stronger first-run experience
- Events are now first-class in Headcode
- A smarter way to log accompanied locomotives
- Support for virtual spots
- Better filters for your gallery
- Clearer, calmer feedback when you save or delete
- Hosted events and timetable imports
- Community Database Support via opt in
- Stability and maintenance improvements
The developer, Richard Howell, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Richard Howell
- Size
- 74.6 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Owl Media
