# Model Railways vs Spin and Slice

The clearest difference is rating: Model Railways at 4.7 against Spin and Slice's 4.2. Model Railways also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 129) and review sentiment (24% vs 10%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Railways sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Spin and Slice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Railways holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Railways has 2.4K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Model Railways's written reviews are positive against 10% of Spin and Slice's.

Model Railways ships an update every 2 weeks, Spin and Slice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Railways | Spin and Slice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890/reviews)** | [4.2 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-and-slice/id1661436928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **24.3% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 444 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Spin and Slice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-and-slice/id1661436928)

Spin wheels to slice candies and sell them for profit. Earn money to buy new candy types and expand your factory empire. Become the wealthiest candy magnate in the world by collecting earnings and upgrading your operations.

**Highlights:** Spin wheels to slice candies, Sell candy boxes, Earn money, Buy new candy types, Build and upgrade factories, Collect factory earnings, Unlock premium skins and knives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Railways free?

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

### Is Spin and Slice free?

Spin and Slice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Model Railways or Spin and Slice?

Model Railways is rated higher. Model Railways averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Spin and Slice averages 4.2 from 129 ratings.

### Do Model Railways or Spin and Slice have ads?

Both Model Railways and Spin and Slice show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Railways or Spin and Slice?

Model Railways ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spin and Slice fortnightly. Most recently, Model Railways was updated on September 23, 2026 and Spin and Slice on June 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*