Groups.io App vs Model Train Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groups.io App
This app provides a modern platform for online communities with powerful management tools. It offers advanced features like hashtag organization, topic muting, and integrations with other services. Users can find, join, and manage groups, receiving real-time notifications.
- Advanced group management
- Hashtag archive organization
- Mute individual topics
- Real-time push notifications
- Integrated Chat, Calendar, Polls
- Integrations with RSS, Trello, Github
- Member synchronization with Slack
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Groups.io is the next generation platform for online communities. We are a modern platform for serious communities. Powerful management tools. Mobile ready. No ads, no tracking. We have the most advanced features of any group system, including: - Better archive organization with hashtags - Mute individual topics and hashtags - Advanced group management - Powerful additional features, including Chat, Calendar, Polls, Databases, Wiki, Files and Photos - Additional integrations with RSS, Trello, and Github - Member synchronization with Slack This app lets you: - Find and subscribe to existing groups - Receive real time push notifications about activity in your groups - Create and manage your groups
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 Groups.io App's 3.0. Model Train Media also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Groups.io App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Model Train Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Groups.io App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Model Train Media holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groups.io App has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Groups.io App ships an update every 15 months, Model Train Media every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groups.io App | Model Train Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Groups.io, Inc | Oscar Dijkstra |
Customer experience
Groups.io App
Model Train Media
In-app purchases
Groups.io App
No in-app purchases
Model Train Media
- Supporter$1.991 Month
- Premium supporter$4.991 Month
- Business Partner$24.991 Month
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