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
Discover curated series, vertical dramas, podcasts, and live events selected by editors, not algorithms. Enjoy a clean, vertical player experience for on-the-go entertainment, with features like progress saving and personalized favorites.
- Curated series and vertical dramas
- Podcast listening with background playback
- Live shows and events
- Personalized favorites and recommendations
- Progress saving for series
- Coin and badge rewards system
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lixe ist deine App für Serien, Vertical Dramas, Podcasts, Shows und Events – ausgewählt von einer Redaktion statt von einem Algorithmus. Kein endloser Zufalls-Feed, sondern Geschichten und Gespräche, die sich lohnen, in einem aufgeräumten Player fürs Hochformat. Serien und Vertical Dramas Spannende Geschichten in kurzen Folgen, gemacht fürs Smartphone. Starte, wo du aufgehört hast – lixe merkt sich die Folge. Podcasts Unsere eigenen Podcasts und dazu Podcasts aus aller Welt: einfach suchen und direkt in lixe hören, auch mit gesperrtem Bildschirm. Shows und Events Livestreams für besondere Momente und ein Programm, das einfach läuft – wie ein Sender, nur in deiner Tasche. Gemacht für dich • Merk dir, was dir gefällt – deine Favoriten stehen ganz oben • Gefällt mir und Teilen mit einem Tipp • Hör auch die Musik auf deinem iPhone im lixe-Player • Sammle Münzen und Abzeichen, einfach indem du dabei bist • Eigenproduktionen und ausgewählte Inhalte von Partnern Einfach, klar und 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 (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Messwagen's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 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 | Every 5 days — 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 13 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
