Unique credits
One catalog coaster equals one credit, even if you re-ride it all day.
Coaster credit app
Free coaster credit tracker
CoasterTrak is a free coaster credit app for people who already count unique rides — or who just searched for a place to start. Log each coaster credit once, keep repeats as extra rides, and use park pages plus friend compare to see what is still left before the next trip.
Ride counts
Log dates and extras so Stats can show both your credit tally and ×N repeats.
Park leftovers
Compare with a friend to see credits only they have at a park you are visiting together.
Works on your phone
No store listing required. The web app is the coaster credit tracker — bookmark it and go.
What a coaster credit actually is
Among enthusiasts, a coaster credit is not a FastPass, a photo pass, or a ticket. It is a unique roller coaster you have sat down on. Parks visited, hours in line, and how many laps you did on the same layout are separate bragging rights.
People argue about the edges — family coasters, powered rides, indoor spinning mice — which is why CoasterTrak lets you log everything, then filter Stats to thrill rides. Your full tally is still there for achievements and for friends who count every mouse.
How this coaster credit tracker counts
Mark a catalog coaster ridden and it becomes one credit. Ride it again and the unique count stays the same; the ride count goes up. That matches how most credit hunters talk: "I have 400 credits, and I did 18 rides today."
Optional dates turn that into a history, not just a checkbox. First-ridden and last-ridden matter when you go back to a park years later. Older undated credits still count toward the total.
CoasterTrak is not an encyclopedia of every layout ever built. Use it to keep your list, plan leftover credits at a park, and compare overlap with people you actually ride with. For a fuller tour of the map, wishlist, and stats screens, see the roller coaster tracker guide.
Why searchers look for a coaster credit app
Spreadsheets work until you forget which Corkscrew was which park. A dedicated coaster credit app keeps the catalog, your tally, and trip leftovers in one place — same job as a coaster log or theme park credit tracker. CoasterTrak runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, and desktop, so you can log a credit in the queue without waiting on an app-store review.
After you add friends, Compare is built for the question credit hunters actually ask: not "who has a bigger number," but "which of these have I still not done?" Filter to a park, open the only-them list, and you have a ride order for the day.
Start your coaster credit log
- - Browse the map or catalog without an account.
- - Sign in to save credits, dates, wishlists, and photos.
- - Compare leftover credits with a friend before you travel.
Questions about a wrong catalog row? Email hello@coastertrak.com with the park, ride, and what should change.
Frequently asked questions
What is a coaster credit?
A coaster credit is a distinct roller coaster you have ridden at least once. Riding Steel Vengeance five times is still one credit and five rides. Enthusiasts track both numbers.
Is CoasterTrak a coaster credit app?
Yes. CoasterTrak is a free web app for logging coaster credits on your phone or computer. You do not need a separate install: open coastertrak.com, create an account, and your tally syncs across devices.
What's the difference between unique credits and total rides?
Unique credits are distinct coasters you have ridden at least once. Total rides includes repeats. CoasterTrak tracks both so you can say 400 credits and 18 rides today.
Can I keep a roller coaster log with dates?
Yes. Each credit can have ride days and quantities. That turns a checkbox list into a coaster log with first ridden and last ridden, while undated older credits still count.
Does it count family and kiddie coasters?
You can log every catalog coaster. Stats default to a thrill-ride view and hide family-style credits until you turn that filter on. Achievements still count every logged credit.
Can I compare coaster credits with friends?
Yes. After you add a friend, Compare shows rides you both have, credits only they have, and park-by-park leftovers — useful before a shared trip.
Is the coaster credit tracker free?
Yes. Logging credits, the map, wishlists, stats, and friend compare are free with a standard account.