Fast Clock vs Trainventory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fast Clock
This application simulates a fast clock for model railroads. It allows for custom logos and maps, and can synchronize with external systems like JMRI or use real-time.
- Model railroad fast clock simulation
- Custom logo support
- Custom map integration
- JMRI time synchronization
- Real-time clock option
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A model railroad fast clock app Supports custom logos Supports custom maps Can read time from JMRI, the built-in fast clock, or real time
Trainventory
Organize, track the value of, and create wishlists for your model train collection. Get reminders for new releases and manage your hobby efficiently.
- Organize train collection
- Track costs and value
- Create wishlists
- Wishlist reminders
- User-friendly design
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Trainventory: Organize, Track, and Dream Big with Your Model Train Collection Whether you're a lifelong model train enthusiast or just starting your collection, Trainventory is the essential app to keep everything on track. Effortlessly organize your trains, track their value, and build your dream wishlist – all in one place. Key Features: - Organize Your Collection: Easily catalog your locomotives, carriages, and accessories with detailed entries for model type, brand, and condition. - Track Costs and Value: Keep an eye on how much you’ve invested and monitor the value of your collection over time. - Create Your Wishlist: Never forget that must-have model again – build a wishlist of trains you’re dreaming of adding to your collection. - Get Reminded: Never miss out on a presale or release date with wish list reminders Why Trainventory? • User-friendly design built specifically for model train enthusiasts. • Keep your collection organized anytime, anywhere. • Perfect for collectors of all experience levels. All aboard for the most efficient way to manage your model train hobby. Download Trainventory today and let your collection shine! Start tracking, start organizing, and keep your model train passion on the right track with Trainventory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trainventory at 100% against Fast Clock's 25%. Trainventory also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (22 vs 5). Fast Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trainventory holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Fast Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trainventory's.
Fast Clock ships an update every 2 days, Trainventory every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast Clock | Trainventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Snow | Nicholas Eby |
Customer experience
Fast Clock
Trainventory
In-app purchases
Fast Clock
No in-app purchases
Trainventory
No in-app purchases
