# Model Railways vs Popcorn Inc

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Model Railways at 2.4K against Popcorn Inc's 266. Model Railways also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 14%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Railways sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Popcorn Inc sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Model Railways against 4.6 for Popcorn Inc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Railways has 2.4K ratings behind it against 266, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Model Railways's written reviews are positive against 14% of Popcorn Inc's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Railways | Popcorn Inc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890/reviews)** | [4.6 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-inc/id6450912365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 266 |
| Positive reviews | **24.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 444 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## 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


### Popcorn Inc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-inc/id6450912365)

Engage in a simple yet challenging idle game where you fill a machine and progress through stages. This casual runner is perfect for short bursts of play during your free time.

**Highlights:** Idle game mechanics, Simple touch controls, Casual runner gameplay, Progressive stage system, Short play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| UpgradePack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| CleanPack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Railways free?

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

### Is Popcorn Inc free?

Popcorn Inc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Model Railways or Popcorn Inc?

Model Railways is rated higher. Model Railways averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Popcorn Inc averages 4.6 from 266 ratings.

### Do Model Railways or Popcorn Inc have ads?

Both Model Railways and Popcorn Inc show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Railways or Popcorn Inc?

Model Railways ships an update every 2 weeks, and Popcorn Inc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Model Railways was updated on October 20, 2026 and Popcorn Inc on October 20, 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.*