BARQ! vs Model Train Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BARQ!
Connect with the furry community through a next-generation social app. Discover local furries, join interest-based groups, and find information about meetups, events, and conventions. The platform is continuously evolving with new features and an expanding user base.
- Connect with local furries
- Join communities
- Discover meetups and events
- Attend conventions
- Growing feature set
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Join barq, the next generation social app for furries! Find furries around you, join communities and attend meetups, events and conventions. barq is currently in active development and our user base and feature set is growing constantly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://barq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://barq.app/privacy
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Model Train Media at 5.0 against BARQ!'s 2.9. Model Train Media also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). BARQ!'s advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 2). 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. BARQ! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.
Model Train Media holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARQ! has 319 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BARQ! ships an update every 4 weeks, Model Train Media every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BARQ! | Model Train Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (319 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 319 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BARQ! | Oscar Dijkstra |
Customer experience
BARQ!
Model Train Media
Bugs and requests
BARQ!
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login/sign-up issues
- Profiles not loading
- Inability to change settings
- Disappearing accounts
- Broken image uploads
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete chats
- Custom sexuality options
- Improved moderation and safety features
- Better notification system
Model Train Media
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BARQ!
- Silver Supporter$4.991 Month
- Gold Supporter$9.991 Month
- Diamond Supporter$24.991 Month
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- Silver Supporter$54.991 Year
- Gold Supporter$109.991 Year
- Diamond Supporter$274.991 Year
Model Train Media
- Supporter$1.991 Month
- Premium supporter$4.991 Month
- Business Partner$24.991 Month
Questions
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