Headcode

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.