Comparison

Trainventory vs RailRoster Yard

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

Head to head
About

Trainventory

Organize, track the value of, and create wishlists for your model train collection. Get reminders for new releases and manage your hobby efficiently.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

RailRoster Yard

Features
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RailRoster Yard is a local-first model railroad rolling-stock roster, yard, and service ledger. Track rolling stock passports, road numbers, DCC addresses, service events, layout and yard assignments, and box locations in one focused workspace. Search, filter, sort, and export your roster, then protect it with local backup, validated import, and restore tools. Create, edit, view, and delete records without an account or hosted dependency. Duplicate road-number and DCC-address warnings help keep your roster consistent. Service history stays attached to each item, while layout, yard, and storage details remain easy to find. Free access includes core roster management, local backup and restore, import, existing-record access, and Restore Purchases. Pro adds higher-capacity roster management and advanced roster tools for active rail collections. Monthly Pro is RM19.90 per month and renews automatically; Yearly Pro is RM119.90 per year and renews automatically; Lifetime Pro is RM249.90 as a one-time purchase. Each Pro plan includes the full Pro toolkit while active, and Restore Purchases recovers eligible purchases. Privacy Policy: https://www.estreamedia.my/railrosteryard/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.estreamedia.my/railrosteryard/terms. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. RailRoster Yard does not program DCC hardware, provide electrical or repair advice, guarantee valuations, operate a marketplace, or require cloud collection of your roster data.

Screenshots

Trainventory4 screens
RailRoster Yard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trainventory at none against RailRoster Yard's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RailRoster Yard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Trainventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Trainventory versus RailRoster Yard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainventoryRailRoster Yard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas EbyTECK SOON NG

In-app purchases

None

Trainventory

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RailRoster Yard

Subscriptions2
  • RailRoster Yard Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • RailRoster Yard Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • RailRoster Yard Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Trainventory free?
Trainventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailRoster Yard free?
RailRoster Yard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trainventory or RailRoster Yard have ads?
Neither Trainventory nor RailRoster Yard shows ads.

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