Comparison

MeAR Fryslân vs Train Remote

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

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About

MeAR Fryslân

Features
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Bring the history and stories of Fryslân to life! "MeAR Fryslân" is not just another route app, but an app that takes you on an interactive tour along all the beauty Fryslân has to offer. In "MeAR Fryslân" you will find routes with additional digital experiences in the form of augmented reality, photos, video and audio. For example, during a walk through Leeuwarden you will discover who Mata Hari, Willem Lodewijk and Escher were, and during a bike ride through Ferwert-Hegebeintum you will become acquainted with Gemme van Burmania. Or you sail past the milk strike during WWII in the "Far dy frij" sailing route in Oudega. The 11Fountains car route is also highly recommended: in every Frisian city, a member of the fountain committee tells something about the fountain in question. Download the route of your choice preferably on a wifi connection so that you are not dependent on an internet connection. After the route is downloaded, it is available offline in the app. The "MeAR Fryslân" app takes you with the GPS of your mpbile phone and a clear route along points that have a story behind them. First, a short explanation is given for each point, after which you can start the interactive experience. Discover the valuable history of villages, regions and cities in Fryslân. Download the routes, go out and be surprised!

About

Train Remote

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Drive your child's motorized DUPLO® train straight from an iPad or iPhone - including retired devices, because Train Remote runs on iOS 15 and later (iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPhone 6s and newer). An old iPad or iPhone becomes the perfect train controller. Compatible with the LEGO® DUPLO® Connected Train sets (Steam Train 10874 and Cargo Train 10875) and their Bluetooth train base. TWO MODES Simple mode - made for toddlers: - three giant buttons: forward, stop, backward - one button cycles the cab light colors - one button plays the train's sounds - zero reading required Advanced mode - a vintage locomotive cab: - vertical throttle lever with a wide stop zone - analog speedometer driven by the train's real wheel sensor - battery gauge and direction lamps - brass sound buttons and lantern-style light switches - scenery rolling past the cab window at the train's actual speed PUSH TO START - give the standing train a gentle push and it drives off slowly by itself, in the direction you pushed, even while the app is connected - hold the train and it stops; the buttons and the lever in the app follow along ALWAYS SAFE - the train stops when the app goes to background or the connection drops - automatic reconnect when the train wakes up - obstacle stops are detected and reflected in the app - action bricks on the track show a matching brick badge REQUIREMENTS - a LEGO® DUPLO® train with the Bluetooth train base (sets 10874 / 10875) - Bluetooth on; no account, no ads, no data collection Train Remote is an independent app. LEGO® and DUPLO® are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app.

Screenshots

MeAR Fryslân4 screens
Train Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Train Remote at every 5 weeks against MeAR Fryslân's every 6 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeAR Fryslân ships an update every 6 months, Train Remote every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MeAR Fryslân versus Train Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeAR FryslânTrain Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTjitske SwierstraJan Krpes

In-app purchases

None

MeAR Fryslân

No in-app purchases

None

Train Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeAR Fryslân free?
MeAR Fryslân is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Remote free?
Train Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeAR Fryslân or Train Remote have ads?
Neither MeAR Fryslân nor Train Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeAR Fryslân or Train Remote?
MeAR Fryslân ships an update every 6 months, and Train Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, MeAR Fryslân was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Remote on October 24, 2026.

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