Blunami vs Trainventory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blunami
Control locomotives equipped with a specific DCC decoder using your mobile device. This application allows for seamless operation of your model trains.
- Locomotive control
- DCC decoder compatibility
- SoundTraxx Blunami support
- Mobile operation
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The Blunami train control app by BlueRail Trains let's you control any locomotive equipped with a SoundTraxx Blunami DCC decoder.
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 update cadence: Blunami at fortnightly against Trainventory's every 4 months. Blunami also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Blunami against 4.6 for Trainventory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Blunami ships an update fortnightly, Trainventory every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blunami | Trainventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better | 4.6 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueRail Trains | Nicholas Eby |
Customer experience
Blunami
Trainventory
In-app purchases
Blunami
No in-app purchases
Trainventory
No in-app purchases
