# Model Railway Easily vs Model Railways

The clearest difference is rating: Model Railways at 4.7 against Model Railway Easily's 3.2. Model Railways also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 357). Model Railway Easily's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Railway Easily sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Model Railways sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Railways holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Railways has 2.4K ratings behind it against 357, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Model Railway Easily's written reviews are positive against 24% of Model Railways's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Model Railway Easily ships an update every 4 months, Model Railways every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Railway Easily | Model Railways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railway-easily/id1440120728/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 357 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rbskft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440120727) | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Railway Easily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railway-easily/id1440120728)

Design and build intricate 3D model railway layouts with realistic engines, wagons, and scenery. Enjoy intuitive track creation and watch your trains automatically navigate the tracks, stopping at stations and reversing at ends. Enhance your creations with detailed buildings and plants for a lifelike experience.

**Highlights:** True 3D graphics environment, Intuitive track layout creation, Unlimited track length and switches, Automatic train movement and stopping, Detailed 3D models of engines, buildings, and scenery, Customizable terrain types

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steam Engine 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steam Engine 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steam Engine 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flat Wagon 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crossing Gate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Truck | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Realistic model railroading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Purchased items not saving
- Inability to load game on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free locomotives and rolling stock
- Ability to create custom terrain and track layouts
- Add train sounds and animations
- Improve controls and usability


### Model Railways

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890)

Build and expand your dream model railway system. Collect and merge trains to level up, earn money, and unlock new track layouts. Experience the joy of creating your own miniature world.

**Highlights:** Build model railway systems, Collect and merge trains, Level up trains, Earn in-game money, Unlock new layouts

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engineer of Train | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engineer of Roller Coaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accountant of Train | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accountant of Roller Coaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| CEO of Train | $1.99 | one-time |
| CEO of Roller Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal of Train | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal of Roller Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal of Roller Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal of Train | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Lovely game to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 🔒 Ads not removed despite purchase
- 🐛 Unable to unlock third area/track
- 🐛 Rewards not granted after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to unlock third area/track
- Rewards not granted after watching ads
- Inconsistent progression and maxed out trains
- Game crashes after unlocking second track

**Requested features**

- More levels/areas
- Fix bugs and issues
- Improve progression and unlock system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Railway Easily free?

Model Railway Easily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Model Railways free?

Model Railways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Model Railway Easily or Model Railways?

Model Railways is rated higher. Model Railway Easily averages 3.2 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Model Railways averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Model Railway Easily or Model Railways have ads?

Model Railways shows ads; Model Railway Easily does not.

### Which is updated more often, Model Railway Easily or Model Railways?

Model Railway Easily ships an update every 4 months, and Model Railways every 2 weeks. Most recently, Model Railway Easily was updated on September 15, 2026 and Model Railways on September 26, 2026.

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