# iTrain vs BDN e

The clearest difference is rating: BDN e at 4.3 against iTrain's 1.0. BDN e also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). iTrain's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTrain sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. BDN e asks for nothing beyond the download.

BDN e holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BDN e has 468 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iTrain's written reviews are positive against 33% of BDN e's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrain | BDN e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrain-model-train-magazine/id1073682989/reviews) | **[4.3 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdn-e-edition/id6504116375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **468** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 88 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michelle Goedecke](https://appshunter.io/developer/981199617) | [Bangor Daily News](https://appshunter.io/developer/462227141) |

## What reviewers say

### iTrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrain-model-train-magazine/id1073682989)

This app delivers monthly content dedicated to model trains for enthusiasts. It offers a free trial and a subscription for ongoing issues, with options to manage renewals and access content across devices.

**Highlights:** Monthly model train content, Free trial period, Monthly subscription option, Account registration for purchase protection, Cross-platform browsing of purchases, In-app help and FAQs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| train1 | $1.99 | per month |


### BDN e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdn-e-edition/id6504116375)

Access Maine's state and local news with this fast, easy-to-use e-paper application. Enjoy award-winning coverage of homestead, outdoors, sports, and politics with a light ad experience and quick page loads.

**Highlights:** State and local news coverage, Fast and easy navigation, Light ad experience, Quick page load times, Homestead and Outdoors coverage, Sports and politics news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTrain free?

iTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BDN e free?

BDN e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTrain or BDN e?

BDN e is rated higher. iTrain averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BDN e averages 4.3 from 468 ratings.

### Do iTrain or BDN e have ads?

Neither iTrain nor BDN e shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*