Comparison

Messwagen vs Lok Report

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

Head to head

Messwagen

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 1.01 ratingsView app →

About

Messwagen

Measure model railway systems with centimeter accuracy and detect gradients. This app transmits measurement data live via Wi-Fi to a mobile device or PC for graphical evaluation and speed determination, enabling precise measurements even in hidden areas.

Highlights

Centimeter-accurate system measurement
Gradient detection (per thousand)
Live data transmission via Wi-Fi
Graphical evaluations on PC
Average speed determination
Measurement in non-visible areas

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The PIKO Measure Cars represents an absolute innovation in the model railway sector! Finally, it is possible to measure a complete system - and on the centimeter and gradients on per thousand! In conjunction with this mobile app or a PC, the measurement data and information can be played live using Wi-Fi. Graphical evaluations can be displayed on the PC and average speeds can be determined! This way, it is possible to perform accurate measurements even in non-visible layout areas.

About

Lok Report

Features

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Seit 1972 berichtet die Zeitschrift über bahnbezogene Ereignisse im Fern- und Nahverkehr, Verkehrspolitik, Privatbahnen sowie historische Fahrzeuge. Zusätzlich wird über Schienenfahrzeuge aus Europa und Übersee berichtet. Impressum -https://www.lok-report.de/impressum.html AGB- https://www.lok-report.de/buecher/Unsere-AGB:_:3.html Datenschutzerklärung- https://www.lok-report.de/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

Messwagen2 screens

Lok Report3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Messwagen at none against Lok Report's 10. Messwagen also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. Lok Report sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Messwagen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Messwagen ships an update every 6 months, Lok Report every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Messwagen versus Lok Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Messwagen	Lok Report
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	60.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 6 months — better	Every 14 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	104 MB	160 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	PIKO Spielwaren GmbH	Lokomotive Fachbuchhandlung GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Messwagen

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Lok Report

One-time10

lokrep_2022_08$5.99
lokrep_2023_05$5.99
lokrep_2022_09$5.99

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lokrep_2023_07$5.99
lokrep_2023_06$5.99
lokrep_2023_08$5.99
lokrep_2023_09$5.99
lokrep_2023_10$5.99
lokrep_2023_12$5.99
lokrep_2023_11$5.99

Questions

Is Messwagen free?

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

Is Lok Report free?

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

Do Messwagen or Lok Report have ads?

Neither Messwagen nor Lok Report shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Messwagen or Lok Report?

Messwagen ships an update every 6 months, and Lok Report every 14 months. Most recently, Messwagen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lok Report on October 27, 2026.