Longines Time Line vs Model Train Script
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Longines Time Line
Explore the rich history of a renowned Swiss watchmaker. Navigate through its milestones, innovations, and technical achievements from the 19th to the 21st century by clicking on the indicated years.
- Interactive historical timeline
- Milestones of innovation
- Aesthetic and technical prowess
- Navigate 19th-21st century history
- Clickable year markers
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With its origins dating back to 1832, the Swiss watch company Longines is amongst the oldest watch producers who have been active without interruption, and is indeed today more successful than ever. Do you wish to learn more about its rich and fascinating history ? In the course of this Time Line, you will discover its milestones, marked by innovation, aesthetics and technical prowess. By clicking on the years indicated at the foot of the Time Line, you can navigate through Longines’ history from the 19th to the 21st century. Enjoy your journey !
Model Train Script
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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!
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Longines Time Line at none against Model Train Script's 2. Longines Time Line also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.6). Model Train Script's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 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
Both are free to download. Model Train Script sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Longines Time Line asks for nothing beyond the download.
Longines Time Line ships an update every 8 months, Model Train Script every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Longines Time Line | Model Train Script |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon SA | Arjan Pragt |
In-app purchases
Longines Time Line
No in-app purchases
Model Train Script
- Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
- License$12.99
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