# Train Layouts vs Rail Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rail Guide at 100% against Train Layouts's 11%. Rail Guide also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Train Layouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (86 vs 21). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Rail Guide is free to download; Train Layouts costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rail Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Train Layouts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rail Guide's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Layouts | Rail Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-layouts-track-plans/id1388339618/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-guide/id6749467546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jan P. Barnholt](https://appshunter.io/developer/470499844) | [Rail Guide LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479376427) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Layouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-layouts-track-plans/id1388339618)

Explore and download model train layouts created by enthusiasts. Find inspiration for your own railway, sort layouts by scale or popularity, and connect with other hobbyists. Create shopping lists and favorite track plans.

**Highlights:** Explore and download model train layouts, Create and export shopping lists, Like and favorite track plans, Connect with fellow model railroaders, Open local RailModeller Pro layouts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rail Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-guide/id6749467546)

Explore detailed maps of active, historic, and abandoned rail lines across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Includes milepost data for most routes and points of interest. Stay updated on map changes via the official Facebook page.

**Highlights:** North American rail line maps, Current, historic, and abandoned lines, Milepost data, Points of interest, Map update notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Layouts free?

Train Layouts costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rail Guide free?

Rail Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Train Layouts or Rail Guide?

Rail Guide is rated higher. Train Layouts averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Rail Guide averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Train Layouts or Rail Guide have ads?

Rail Guide shows ads; Train Layouts does not.

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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.*