# iDrone vs Model Railroad Set

The clearest difference is rating: Model Railroad Set at 2.6 against iDrone's 1.8. Model Railroad Set also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (73 vs 5). iDrone's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Model Railroad Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Railroad Set holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Railroad Set has 73 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of iDrone's written reviews are positive against 11% of Model Railroad Set's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Model Railroad Set every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Model Railroad Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[2.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railroad-set/id971860365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Robert Wiebe](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## What reviewers say

### iDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146)

Pilot a drone through a 3D terrain in this classic endless runner. Complete missions by destroying targets like trucks, bases, and factories. Collect pickups and awards while staying on the right path to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Drone piloting, Mission objectives, Target destruction, Pickup collection, Multiple drones and missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Model Railroad Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railroad-set/id971860365)

Experience the nostalgic joy of a virtual model train set. Drive trains on pre-made or shared layouts, control speed, honk the horn, and operate switches. Capture and share snapshots of your railway adventures.

**Highlights:** Drive trains on built-in layouts, Operate switches and control speed, Multiple camera angles, Take and share snapshots, Build custom train layouts, Share layouts via email, Animated scenery elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Train Builder Kit | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

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

### Is Model Railroad Set free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Model Railroad Set?

Model Railroad Set is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Model Railroad Set averages 2.6 from 73 ratings.

### Do iDrone or Model Railroad Set have ads?

iDrone shows ads; Model Railroad Set does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Model Railroad Set?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Model Railroad Set every 5 weeks. Most recently, iDrone was updated on September 17, 2026 and Model Railroad Set on September 18, 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.*