# Model Railways vs Destroy and Build

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Model Railways at 2.4K against Destroy and Build's 156. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Railways sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Destroy and Build sells 6 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 Destroy and Build. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Railways has 2.4K ratings behind it against 156, 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 20% of Destroy and Build's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Railways | Destroy and Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890/reviews)** | [4.6 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroy-and-build/id6479628307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **24.3% of reviews** | 20.0% 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 | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## 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


### Destroy and Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroy-and-build/id6479628307)

Mine minerals to gather resources, then use them to reclaim land from the sea. Build and develop your own cities with engaging gameplay and impressive 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Destroy minerals for resources, Reclaim land from the sea, Build and develop cities, Easy-to-play gameplay, Different challenges, 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Ad Skip Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Ad Skip Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Ad Skip Bundle | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Railways free?

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

### Is Destroy and Build free?

Destroy and Build is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Model Railways or Destroy and Build?

Model Railways is rated higher. Model Railways averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Destroy and Build averages 4.6 from 156 ratings.

### Do Model Railways or Destroy and Build have ads?

Both Model Railways and Destroy and Build show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Railways or Destroy and Build?

Model Railways ships an update every 2 weeks, and Destroy and Build every 2 weeks. Most recently, Model Railways was updated on October 20, 2026 and Destroy and Build on October 16, 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.*