Comparison

PECO Modellers' Library vs Responder Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PECO Modellers' Library

This app provides a digital library of model railway publications for enthusiasts of all levels. Explore advice, inspiration, and detailed guides to enhance your hobby. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access.

Highlights
  • Model railway publications
  • Advice for beginners
  • Inspiration for experienced modelers
  • Purchase individual issues
  • Subscription options
  • Cross-platform access with account login
Features
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Explore the world of model railways with PECO Publications Whether you are a beginner having fun with your first layout and seeking advice, or an experienced modeller of many years' standing and searching for new inspiration, our leading titles will help you get the very best from this fascinating hobby. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Responder Plus

This app offers essential reference materials and reassurance for individuals in life-saving roles. It provides access to medical emergency protocols, trauma care, and clinical skills, with offline functionality after initial login. Users can also adapt the app with custom resources.

Highlights
  • Medical emergency protocols
  • Trauma care guidelines
  • Clinical skills guides
  • Anatomical diagrams
  • Offline access
  • Customizable resources
Features
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The Responder Plus app provides reference and reassurance for responders in your life-saving role. To access the app, you need to register your email address with us and create a password. If you subscribe to the iCPG, JRCALC Plus or ParaPass app, you can login with those same details. If you are a new user, register your details with us on the app. Once you have logged in to the app you will be prompted to subscribe. Subscriptions are available for £1.99/month or £19.99/year; these are auto-renewing subscriptions. You need to be online to download, register, sign in and subscribe to the Responder Plus app. Once you have logged in, the app works offline. - Features materials from the textbook First Responder Care Essentials - Topics include medical emergencies, trauma, manual handling, cardiac arrest, patient assessment, airway management, scene assessment and more - Anatomical diagrams - Clinical skills photographs - Based on the latest evidence Responder Plus offers your service the opportunity to adapt the app to meet your specific needs, add clinical bulletins and extra resources according to the needs of your area. Privacy Policy and Terms of use - https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/policies/cfr-app-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

PECO Modellers' Library1 screens
Responder Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PECO Modellers' Library at free with in-app purchases against Responder Plus's subscription. PECO Modellers' Library also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). Responder Plus's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PECO Modellers' Library sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Responder Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PECO Modellers' Library ships an update every 15 months, Responder Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PECO Modellers' Library versus Responder Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPECO Modellers' LibraryResponder Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB206 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPritchard Patent Product Co. Ltd.Class Publishing Ltd

Customer experience

PECO Modellers' Library

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral15.4%
Negative69.2%

Responder Plus

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PECO Modellers' Library

One-time10
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  • 60 Plans For Sm... (id:472340)$1.99
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  • N Gauge Track P... (id:472333)$1.99
  • PECO SETRACK N ... (id:492974)$1.99
  • OO Setrack Plan... (id:472334)$2.99
  • PM-202 A Compen... (id:472330)$3.99
  • do not use (id:769268)$4.99
  • PM-200 Your Gui... (id:769277)$4.99
  • PM-204 Your Gui... (id:769274)$4.99
2 purchases

Responder Plus

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month RP subscription$1.991 Month
  • 12 month RP subscription$20.491 Year

Questions

Is PECO Modellers' Library free?
PECO Modellers' Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Responder Plus free?
Responder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PECO Modellers' Library or Responder Plus have ads?
Neither PECO Modellers' Library nor Responder Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PECO Modellers' Library or Responder Plus?
PECO Modellers' Library ships an update every 15 months, and Responder Plus every 4 months. Most recently, PECO Modellers' Library was updated on November 2, 2026 and Responder Plus on November 3, 2026.

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