Comparison

Grokio Communities vs Model Train Media

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

Head to head
About

Grokio Communities

Connect with like-minded individuals in diverse, accepting communities focused on shared interests, identities, and lifestyles. Explore curated feeds, build meaningful relationships, and find a sense of belonging in spaces that celebrate body positivity and alternative lifestyles.

Highlights
  • Diverse interest-based communities
  • Curated newsfeeds
  • Connect with like-minded people
  • Build friendships and relationships
  • Body positivity and acceptance
  • Explore identity
Features
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Grokio is a family of dating-social communities that help you explore your identity, connect with others who truly understand you--and find where you belong. Join unique communities like Grommr, Feabie, Chasable (Chasabl), Ferzu, and Pupspace, communities that celebrate acceptance, body positivity and alternative lifestyles. PUPSPACE A new pup play community for human pups, handlers and anyone who loves getting into the pup headspace, coming soon! GROMMR A gainer-encourager community for gay and bisexual men who enjoy gaining, bigness and a larger than life attitude. FEABIE A feedism community for everyone who loves fat admiration, feeding and a mindset for growth. FERZU A furry community for everyone in the furry fandom. Furries of every size, shape and species are welcome! CHASABLE A chub-bear community for gay and bisexual men that celebrates plus-size men and body positivity. Whether you’re looking for dates or friends who share your fandom, your passions or your kink, there’s a Grokio community for you. EXPLORE your community by curating your own newsfeed--share, comment and connect with other like-minded folks. CONNECT with people--near you or across the world--who share your interests, your passions and your lifestyle. BELONG to a community that understands you--build one-of-a-kind friendships and relationships, attend community events and find yourself. Grokio strives to create welcoming spaces for people of every size, shape, gender identity and sexual orientation. Our communities are body-positive and lifestyle-positive spaces that welcome those who identify as BBW, BHM, bears, chubs, chasers, admirers, gainers, encouragers, feeders, feedees, furries, pups, handlers and more. Grokio communities are for those of age 18 or older. Photos that display public nudity or are sexually suggestive content are strictly prohibited. View our Terms of Use and Membership Agreement here: https://grokio.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4/topic/9630ea01-2d5c-4b27-8406-acde947fe307

About

Model Train Media

Connect with model railroad enthusiasts worldwide. Share your layouts, discover events, find clubs and shops, and learn from creators. A dedicated space for all model train hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Share photos and videos of layouts
  • Connect with hobbyists globally
  • Discover train events and shows
  • Find local clubs and shops
  • Learn from creator content
  • Explore different model scales
Features
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Model Train Media is the global community for model railroad enthusiasts. Discover a place where model train hobbyists from around the world connect, share their layouts, and explore everything the model railroad hobby has to offer. Share Your Layout Post photos and videos of your model railroad and show your progress with fellow enthusiasts. Join the Community Connect with model train hobbyists worldwide through groups and discussions. Discover Train Events Find model railroad exhibitions, train shows and events happening around the world. Find Train Clubs & Shops Explore model train clubs, hobby stores and businesses within the model railroad community. Learn From Creators Engage with passionate creators and discover tutorials, layouts and behind-the-scenes content. Whether you're into HO scale, N scale, O scale or model railroading in general, Model Train Media is the place to connect with the global train community. Join today and become part of the growing model railroad network. EULA: https://modeltrainmedia.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Grokio Communities4 screens
Model Train Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Model Train Media at 5.0 against Grokio Communities's 4.4. Grokio Communities's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Grokio Communities sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Model Train Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Model Train Media holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grokio Communities has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grokio Communities ships an update weekly, Model Train Media every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grokio Communities versus Model Train Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrokio CommunitiesModel Train Media
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB118 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperGrokio Communities LLCOscar Dijkstra

Customer experience

Grokio Communities

All ratings3,746 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative59.3%

Model Train Media

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Grokio Communities

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos uploading as blank
  • Issues with location settings
  • Subscription and payment problems
  • Accounts being deleted or banned without explanation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video capabilities
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Implement better notification system
  • Introduce stories or 24-hour content
  • Add more community options (e.g., DDLG, fart fetish)

Model Train Media

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Grokio Communities

Subscriptions10
  • Ferzu+ Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Chasable+ Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Grommr XL Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
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  • Pupspace Pro Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Feabie XL Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • Ferzu+ Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
  • Chasable+ Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
  • Grommr XL Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
  • Pupspace Pro Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
  • Feabie XL Yearly Plan$109.991 Year
3 purchases

Model Train Media

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Premium supporter$4.991 Month
  • Business Partner$24.991 Month

Questions

Is Grokio Communities free?
Grokio Communities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Model Train Media free?
Model Train Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grokio Communities or Model Train Media?
Model Train Media is rated higher. Grokio Communities averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Model Train Media averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Grokio Communities or Model Train Media have ads?
Neither Grokio Communities nor Model Train Media shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grokio Communities or Model Train Media?
Grokio Communities ships an update weekly, and Model Train Media every 9 days. Most recently, Grokio Communities was updated on November 10, 2026 and Model Train Media on October 28, 2026.

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