Comparison

Win vs Model Train Script

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Win

Control your model train setup remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, switches, routes, and more with this companion app for Win-Digipet Premium Edition.

Highlights
  • Locomotive control
  • Function decoder control
  • Track layout management
  • Switching routes and tours
  • Solenoid device control
  • Emergency off state control
Features
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Win Digipet-Mobile is the iPhone App that you have always wanted for the popular model train software Win-Digipet. Prerequisite for the use is the operation of Win-Digipet Premium Edition version 2009.4b (2009.5 for switching routes and tours) in your home network. The win-Digipet computer must be reachable via WiFi. The app provides the following functions: -locomotive control (locomotive pictures in list) -function decoder control -Track layout for switching solenoids/counters and blockings -switching routes and tours within the track layout -solenoid-device control e.g. turnouts/signals -display/control/release of the current emergency off state (WDP 2012 required) -place train on train number labels or remove them (WDP 2012 required) -driving direction indication in the train number labels (WDP 2015 required) -logbook (WDP 2018 required) -central clock (WDP 2018 required) -universal app for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad

About

Model Train Script

Features
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ModelTrainScript offers you easy automation of your Z21 or ECoS controlled model train layout. It allows you to configure and run simple automation scripts directly from you iPhone, iPad or Mac. There are a lot of great open source solutions available to automate your layout, however ModelTrainScript has the focus to make automation as easy as possible. We try to do that by offering a user friendly interface for composing scripts and by reducing the amount of physical components you need. No need for a dedicated computer as central unit, just connect your iPhone (or iPad/Mac) and you are ready to go. In short ModelTrainScript has the following features: - Provide easy automation of your layout with scripts - Manual control your layout with graphical representation - Provide a catalog of your vehicle collection - Data is synced via iCloud over all your Apple devices - Ability to use your device camera to control your vehicles ModelTrainScript requires a command station supporting the Z21 or ECoS lan protocol, it supports the following standards: - Feedback: RBus, CBus and LBus (LocoNet) - RailCom (over CBus, LocoNet and ECoSLink) for occupancy detection. For more information visit our website or feel free to contact us in case of any questions or feedback!

Screenshots

Win3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Win at none against Model Train Script's 2. Win also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Model Train Script's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Model Train Script sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Win asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Win ships an update every 18 months, Model Train Script every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Win versus Model Train Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinModel Train Script
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus HerzogArjan Pragt

In-app purchases

None

Win

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Model Train Script

One-time2
  • Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
  • License$12.99

Questions

Is Win free?
Win is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Model Train Script free?
Model Train Script is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Win or Model Train Script have ads?
Neither Win nor Model Train Script shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Win or Model Train Script?
Win ships an update every 18 months, and Model Train Script every 3 weeks. Most recently, Win was updated on September 25, 2026 and Model Train Script on September 17, 2026.

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