Comparison

Model Train Script vs Model Train & Railroad Log

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

Head to head
About

Model Train Script

Features
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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!

About

Model Train & Railroad Log

Features
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Every loco. Every car. One roster. Model Train & Railroad Log is the model railroad inventory app built for serious railroaders. Catalog your entire model train collection — locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, structures and kits — across HO scale, N gauge, O, OO, S, Z, TT and G, with DCC decoder addresses, service history, layout assignments, build progress and collection value. Private by design: everything stays on your iPhone. YOUR WHOLE COLLECTION, ORGANIZED • Searchable locomotive roster and rolling stock catalog with photos • Road name, road number, manufacturer, product number and condition on every item • Sort by name, value, road or recently added — filter by scale and category • Duplicate items in one tap for fleets of identical cars DCC ROSTER WITH CONFLICT DETECTION • Every decoder-equipped locomotive sorted by DCC address • Duplicate address conflicts flagged in red before they stall your op session • Sound decoders marked, decoder models recorded, 1–10239 range checks built in SERVICE LOGS & KIT BUILDS • Dated maintenance records: cleaning, lubrication, repairs, decoder installs — with costs • Track kit builds from unbuilt to finished with workbench progress bars VALUE & INSIGHTS • Purchase prices and current values, totaled for insurance day • Charts: value by scale, roster by category, purchases by year • Export your full inventory to CSV for spreadsheets and club rosters LAYOUTS & WISHLIST • Assign engines and stock to layouts and see each layout's roster value • Plan purchases with a wishlist — mark items purchased in one tap SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Model Train & Railroad Log requires a Railroad Log Pro auto-renewable subscription. One plan unlocks every feature above: • Yearly: $16.99/year, with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers • Monthly: $2.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Cancel during the free trial and you won't be charged. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0947883629.html Questions? Email dmjks120@gmail.com — built for the model railroading community.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Model Train Script and Model Train & Railroad Log are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Model Train Script sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Model Train & Railroad Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Model Train Script versus Model Train & Railroad Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel Train ScriptModel Train & Railroad Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArjan PragtMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Model Train Script

One-time2
  • Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
  • License$12.99
2 purchases

Model Train & Railroad Log

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Model Train Script free?
Model Train Script is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Model Train & Railroad Log free?
Model Train & Railroad Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Model Train Script or Model Train & Railroad Log have ads?
Neither Model Train Script nor Model Train & Railroad Log shows ads.

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