# Rail Express Magazine vs BlueTreeApps

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rail Express Magazine | BlueTreeApps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-express-magazine/id571606428/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetreeapps/id576916484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mortons Media Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/510309961) | [BlueTree, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576916487) |

## What reviewers say

### Rail Express Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-express-magazine/id571606428)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rail Express | $4.49 | per month |
| Rail Express Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Rail Express Subscription | $37.99 | per year |
| December 2012 (id:738414) | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2016 (id:750656) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2016 (id:750658) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2016 (id:752814) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modeller Yearbo... (id:796612) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Britain's Railw... (id:791475) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Train formation... (id:802130) | $6.99 | one-time |


### BlueTreeApps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetreeapps/id576916484)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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