Model Train Script vs Charlottenbogen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Charlottenbogen
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"Exklusiv für alle, die im Charlottenbogen in Berlin eine Wohnung ihr Eigen nennen: Schön, dass du hier bist! Mit dieser App brauchst du nie mehr Sorge zu haben, deinen Schlüssel zu vergessen, denn dies ist dein Schlüssel! Und zwar für sämtliche Türen im Charlottenbogen. Tritt ein! 1. Lade dir die App herunter. 2. Logge dich mit deinen persönlichen Anmeldedaten /PIN ein. 3. Die App erkennt in der Nähe befindliche Türen und zeigt dir an, welche du hiermit öffnen kannst: Blinkt sie grün, kannst du eintreten. Einige Funktionen der App benötigen Bluetooth- und Standortdienste. Hast du beide Dienste auf deinem Telefon aktiviert? Na dann: Willkommen zuhause!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charlottenbogen at none against Model Train Script's 2. Charlottenbogen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). Model Train Script's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 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. Charlottenbogen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Model Train Script ships an update every 3 weeks, Charlottenbogen every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Model Train Script | Charlottenbogen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arjan Pragt | HUisHU. Digitale Kreativagentur GmbH |
In-app purchases
Model Train Script
- Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
- License$12.99
Charlottenbogen
No in-app purchases
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