Messwagen vs lixe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
lixe
This app offers a curated selection of videos and audio content, chosen by an editorial team rather than an algorithm. Enjoy original productions, partner content, and themed collections in a clean, vertical player designed for on-the-go use.
- Editorially curated video and audio
- Original and partner productions
- Themed collections
- Linear programming
- Livestreams
- Clean, vertical player
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lixe ist dein kuratierter Player fürs Smartphone. Statt endlosem Zufalls‑Feed bekommst du Inhalte, die von einer Redaktion für dich ausgewählt werden, klar und griffbereit in einem aufgeräumten, hochkanten Player für Video und Audio. Das erwartet dich: Redaktionell kuratierte Videos und Audios – Auswahl statt Beliebigkeit Eigenproduktionen sowie Produktionen von Partnern und Lizenzgebern Freie Inhalte, die redaktionell kuratiert sind Ab und an ein lineares Programm – wie ein Sender, der einfach läuft Livestreams für besondere Momente Sammlungen, die Themen bündeln Einfache, klare Bedienung – gemacht für unterwegs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: lixe at 100% against Messwagen's 60%. lixe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Messwagen's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Messwagen ships an update every 6 months, lixe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messwagen | lixe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PIKO Spielwaren GmbH | Praetorius GmbH |
Customer experience
Messwagen
lixe
In-app purchases
Messwagen
No in-app purchases
lixe
No in-app purchases
