Comparison

Rail Express Magazine vs BlueTreeApps

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

Head to head
About

Rail Express Magazine

Britain's leading modern rail enthusiast magazine is now available digitally. Enjoy in-depth coverage of the diesel and electric eras with high-quality photography and design. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for continuous access.

Highlights
  • Modern traction photography
  • Diesel and electric era coverage
  • Clean design and high-quality paper
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
  • Cross-platform purchase browsing
Features
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RAIL EXPRESS is Britain's favourite modern rail enthusiast title. Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain's railways in the diesel and electric era. First produced in 1996, RE has set a new standard for the hobby, with a clean design, high quality paper and the best reproduction. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

BlueTreeApps

This app offers a unified platform to connect your organization's mobile application with its website. Streamline operations and enhance accessibility for your team and users. It simplifies management and integration for businesses.

Highlights
  • Integrated app and website solution
  • Streamlined operations
  • Enhanced accessibility
  • Simplified management
  • Organizational integration
Features
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We provide an all in one integrated solution for your organization's App & Website. Integrate your app with your website. Make it easier for you and your organization.

Screenshots

Rail Express Magazine1 screens
BlueTreeApps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueTreeApps at none against Rail Express Magazine's 10. BlueTreeApps also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Rail Express Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Rail Express Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. BlueTreeApps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlueTreeApps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rail Express Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of BlueTreeApps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rail Express Magazine ships an update every 11 months, BlueTreeApps every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rail Express Magazine versus BlueTreeApps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Express MagazineBlueTreeApps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMortons Media Group LtdBlueTree, Inc.

Customer experience

Rail Express Magazine

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

BlueTreeApps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rail Express Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • Rail Express$4.491 Month
  • Rail Express Subscription$19.996 Months
  • Rail Express Subscription1 Month trial$37.991 Year
One-time7
  • December 2012 (id:738414)$4.99
  • April 2016 (id:750656)$4.99
  • May 2016 (id:750658)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • December 2016 (id:752814)$4.99
  • Modeller Yearbo... (id:796612)$5.99
  • Britain's Railw... (id:791475)$5.99
  • Train formation... (id:802130)$6.99
None

BlueTreeApps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rail Express Magazine free?
Rail Express Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueTreeApps free?
BlueTreeApps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rail Express Magazine or BlueTreeApps?
BlueTreeApps is rated higher. Rail Express Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BlueTreeApps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rail Express Magazine or BlueTreeApps have ads?
BlueTreeApps shows ads; Rail Express Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, Rail Express Magazine or BlueTreeApps?
Rail Express Magazine ships an update every 11 months, and BlueTreeApps every 7 months. Most recently, Rail Express Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and BlueTreeApps on November 1, 2026.

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