Comparison

Z21 vs Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value

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

Head to head
About

Z21

Control your model train layout and locomotives wirelessly from your iOS device. Manage your locomotive library, program digital components, and operate switches and signals with an intuitive touch interface. Enjoy a realistic train control experience with customizable driver cabs.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of locomotives and layout
  • Manage locomotive library with images
  • Program digital components
  • Intuitive graphic interface for switches and signals
  • Downloadable driver cabs for realistic control
  • Demo mode available
Features
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Use this app to connect to a Z21 Digital Center. A demo mode is available. With this app you can manage locomotive libraries, locomotives and locomotive functions, program digital components – and of course control all locomotives with DCC- or Motorola-decoder, as easy and convenient as is only possible with touch-technology. The digital switchboard Z21 connects your model train unit and your digital locomotives with your iOS device via WLAN. This way you can control the operation on your train layout easily and conveniently from your mobile device. Model train control was never this easy and convenient: With one swipe of your hand you can scroll to your model of choice in the locomotive library. A slight touch on the headlight symbol and the front and backlights go on. A second touch, this time on the speaker symbol, and the locomotive makes a sound. Drag your finger over the speed indicator and the train accelerates. The further highlights of the Z21-App • Control your entire layout with an intuitive, graphic interface and have easy access to the entire scope of functions of your digital locomotives. • Manage your entire locomotive-library in just one application, including individual locomotive images for an ideal overview. • Control the digital functions of your locomotives with intuitive function symbols instead of complicated key combinations. • Create a blueprint of your railway system and control your switches, signals and modules with a single click. • Download driver cabs and control your locomotives from a real train driver’s point of view.

About

Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value

Instantly identify stamps using AI by scanning them with your device. Get detailed catalog information, rarity indicators, and value guidance. Organize your collection, compare similar stamps, and learn philatelic terms.

Highlights
  • AI-powered stamp recognition
  • Catalog-style details and value guidance
  • Rarity indicators and condition notes
  • Collection organization (folders, wishlists)
  • Side-by-side comparison of similar stamps
  • Offline functionality for core features
  • Privacy-first design with on-device processing
Features
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Stamp Identifier is your AI philately assistant: scan any stamp and get instant recognition, catalog-style details, and guided next steps to confirm authenticity. Built for collectors, dealers, and beginners who want fast answers and reliable references without sifting through forums. Snap a photo or import an album page; the app auto-crops, enhances clarity, and suggests country, issue year, denomination, theme, watermark clues, perforation hints, and common print variations. See rarity indicators and value guidance with condition notes to help you understand grading basics, common faults, and preservation tips for long-term storage. Organize your collection with folders, wishlists, and favorites; add purchase dates, prices, and notes; and keep everything synced with iCloud so your research is always backed up. Compare lookalike issues side by side to avoid misidentifying similar designs, overprints, color shifts, or reprints. Learn faster with bite-sized identification cues, glossary highlights, and reference articles so you remember key traits for classic and modern stamps alike. Search by text or image to discover variants and missing pieces in sets; tag themes to build topical collections. Privacy-first by design: on-device capture, clear data controls, and export options for your records. Works offline for core reference and note-keeping; cloud sync and updates refresh when you are online. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/238ddd5d-4158-4b2c-a2b7-0a558b1fd69b Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i84tTuz7hKZgu-el2D3-oB1_tuYBaE2DvZxCwdx2U04/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Z214 screens
Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Z21 at 3.8 against Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value's 1.0. Z21 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Z21 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Z21 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Z21 has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Z21 ships an update every 3 weeks, Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Z21 versus Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZ21Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModelleisenbahn GmbHAndrii Kulchytskyi

Customer experience

Z21

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral20.2%
Negative41.5%

Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Z21

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup (white screen issue)
  • Connection drops to Z21 central station
  • Throttle display shows incorrect or blank speeds
  • Function buttons not responding properly in multitraction mode
  • Route synchronization failures across multiple control station pages
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  • Weichen (turnout) display showing white/blank images
  • App freezes during speed adjustment
  • Export functionality crashes (PRO version)
  • Occupancy feedback not displaying (Roco 10808)
  • iOS 14+ compatibility issues
  • Slow response times and lag
  • Layout elements jumping off-screen when editing
  • Routes highlighting incorrectly or not at all
  • Password-protected bug report zip file inaccessible to users
  • Fleischmann turntable module not available
  • Bridge modules cannot be displayed diagonally
  • Data loss after app updates

Requested features

20 requests
  • Offline locomotive database access
  • Dark mode or customizable color schemes
  • Background image support for layout design
  • Turntable/rotary module support
  • Automatic event-based control (occupancy detection, crossing automation)
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  • Pendulum train control functionality
  • Manual route deactivation capability
  • Larger emergency stop button
  • Locomotive database sharing between layouts
  • Multi-language support (Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese)
  • Diagonal bridge module display
  • Camera locomotive integration
  • Double slip switch operation
  • Text labeling in layout designer
  • Improved signal image selection interface
  • Vehicle filtering and categorization system
  • Windows/Mac desktop application
  • Start-destination buttons for easier route control
  • Occupancy feedback module support (Roco 10808)
  • Copy and paste functionality in layout mode

Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Z21

One-time1
  • Z21 Full Version$17.99
2 purchases

Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value

Subscriptions2
  • Stamp Identifier Weekly 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Stamp Identifier Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Z21 free?
Z21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value free?
Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Z21 or Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value?
Z21 is rated higher. Z21 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Z21 or Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value have ads?
Neither Z21 nor Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z21 or Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value?
Z21 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value every 8 months. Most recently, Z21 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stamp Identifier · Stamp Value on October 12, 2026.

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