# TrainDesign vs ArcSite

The clearest difference is price: ArcSite at Free against TrainDesign's $1.99. ArcSite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). TrainDesign's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads there is nothing between them.

ArcSite is free to download; TrainDesign costs $1.99 up front. ArcSite sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. TrainDesign asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArcSite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcSite has 9.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TrainDesign's written reviews are positive against 45% of ArcSite's.

TrainDesign ships an update every 4 months, ArcSite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrainDesign | ArcSite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traindesign/id820553356/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcsite-quick-cad-floor-plans/id986274256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 16 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kind of Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/456377317) | [Arctuition LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967615635) |

## What reviewers say

### TrainDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traindesign/id820553356)

Design and plan your model railroad tracks with ease. This app allows you to create custom layouts, modify track segments, and adjust curves to your specifications. Unleash your creativity and build intricate routes with intuitive touch controls.

**Highlights:** Plan model railroad tracks, Create custom track lines, Modify track segments (orient, stretch, shrink), Adjust curve width, angle, and radius, Determine track altitude, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great value for the price
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use (initially)
- 💡 Customizable track designs
- ✅ Useful for planning layouts
- 🌍 Supports various gauges/scales and manufacturers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ❌ Unstable and crashes often
- 🚫 Editor not working properly
- 🪲 Track pieces not connecting/aligning
- 🔧 Difficult to rotate/move track pieces

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up after selecting first track
- Saving changes to existing layouts results in original disappearing
- Cannot move selected track
- Rotate icon greys out after one rotation
- App crashes on load

**Requested features**

- Add more track libraries (e.g., Rokuhan Z, Hornby, Lionel Fastrack, Realtrax, Fleishmann profi ho)
- Improve track connection and alignment
- Fix rotation and movement issues for track pieces
- Add a 'save as' function for layouts
- Include inch/feet measurement options


### ArcSite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcsite-quick-cad-floor-plans/id986274256)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows contractors to create accurate floor plans and site layouts directly on-site. It streamlines the process of planning remodels, running takeoffs, generating professional proposals, and collecting payments, all from a mobile device.

**Highlights:** Sketch accurate floor plans on-site, Plan remodels and renovations, Run takeoff and generate material lists, Create professional proposals and estimates, Collect payment within the app, Scan rooms with LiDAR and AR (Pro devices)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Draw Basic | $14.99 | per month |
| Draw Basic | $14.99 | per month |
| Draw Pro | $34.99 | per month |
| Draw Pro | $34.99 | per month |
| Draw Basic (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $119.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $119.99 | per month |
| Takeoff | $119.99 | per month |
| Takeoff | $119.99 | per month |
| Estimate | $159.99 | per month |
| Estimate | $159.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and powerful tool
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Works great on all devices
- 👍 Helps create accurate plans
- 👍 Useful for various projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Drawings disappearing
- 🐛 Measurements issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not opening
- Walls not connecting properly
- Dimensions constantly shifting
- Unexpected auto-merging of objects

**Requested features**

- 3D support
- More affordable pricing options
- One-time purchase option
- Improved export options
- Better layering and floor management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrainDesign free?

TrainDesign costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcSite free?

ArcSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrainDesign or ArcSite?

ArcSite is rated higher. TrainDesign averages 2.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ArcSite averages 4.7 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do TrainDesign or ArcSite have ads?

Neither TrainDesign nor ArcSite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrainDesign or ArcSite?

TrainDesign ships an update every 4 months, and ArcSite weekly. Most recently, TrainDesign was updated on October 21, 2026 and ArcSite on October 27, 2026.

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