Comparison

DoublePizza vs Model Railroader Magazine

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

Head to head
About

DoublePizza

Features
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DoublePizza.ca, (514)3430343, Canada. You can order from DoublePizza via your iPhone and iPad very easily in French and English What is new: - You can order online. - Compatibility by iPad devices

About

Model Railroader Magazine

This app delivers the industry-leading model train magazine directly to your device. Explore step-by-step projects, layout tours, expert tips, and insightful reviews. Enjoy offline reading, customizable text views, and interactive navigation for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step modeling projects
  • Photo tours of model train layouts
  • Insightful reviews
  • How-to tips from experts
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Interactive table of contents
Features
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Model Railroader magazine has been the industry-leading model train magazine since 1934. Each issue, Model Railroader features step-by-step modeling and construction projects, fascinating photo tours of model train layouts, insightful reviews, how-to tips from the experts, and much more! Site: https://trains.com/MRR FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. Model Railroader publishes 12 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

Screenshots

DoublePizza4 screens
Model Railroader Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoublePizza at none against Model Railroader Magazine's 10. DoublePizza also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Model Railroader Magazine's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 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 Railroader Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DoublePizza asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoublePizza ships an update every 16 months, Model Railroader Magazine every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DoublePizza versus Model Railroader Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoublePizzaModel Railroader Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.1 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—64 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouble PizzaFlying Media Group, LLC

Bugs and requests

DoublePizza

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Model Railroader Magazine

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Purchased issues lost after update
  • Cannot log in
  • Password recovery not working
  • App freezes when scrolling
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  • Cannot restore purchases
  • App does not open after iOS update
  • XML file not found error
  • Login issues with new app version
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix password recovery
  • Restore all purchased issues
  • Improve user interface
  • Make app mobile-friendly
  • Allow filtering of purchased issues
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  • Provide access to videos and forums
  • Fix broken support links
  • Allow purchase of single issues
  • Support existing digital subscriptions without re-purchase

In-app purchases

None

DoublePizza

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Model Railroader Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Model Railroader Magazine$4.991 Month
  • Model Railroader Magazine$44.951 Year
One-time8
  • December 2012$5.99
  • January 2013$5.99
  • February 2013$5.99
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  • March 2013$5.99
  • 103 Track Plans$7.99
  • Model RR Planning 2014$7.99
  • Build Small Model RRs$7.99
  • Model RR Planning 2015$7.99

Questions

Is DoublePizza free?
DoublePizza is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Model Railroader Magazine free?
Model Railroader Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DoublePizza or Model Railroader Magazine have ads?
Neither DoublePizza nor Model Railroader Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoublePizza or Model Railroader Magazine?
DoublePizza ships an update every 16 months, and Model Railroader Magazine every 5 months. Most recently, DoublePizza was updated on November 6, 2026 and Model Railroader Magazine on November 6, 2026.

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