Loco Revue vs Model Train Script
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Loco Revue
This app serves as a digital reference magazine for railway modeling enthusiasts. It offers single issue purchases and various subscription plans for continuous access to content. Manage your subscriptions and enjoy exclusive offers within the app.
- Digital magazine subscription
- Single issue purchases
- Exclusive subscription offers
- Automatic renewal management
- Free trial for new subscribers
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The reference magazine for railway modeling. Buy your single issue of Loco Revue for just โฌ5.99. Access our exclusive subscription offers directly in the app. Three subscription options are available: โข 3 months for โฌ18.99 โข 6 months for โฌ24.99 โข 1 year for โฌ49.99 The subscription fee is automatically charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of your subscription. The subscription renews automatically unless you disable this option at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation is allowed during the active subscription period. You can manage your subscription and its renewal through your App Store account. The free trial offer is available to new subscribers only. At the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: http://www.lrpresse.com/index.php/conditions-generales-de-vente/
Model Train Script
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Model Train Script at every 3 weeks against Loco Revue's every 6 months. Loco Revue's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Loco Revue sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $60.99 per year and Model Train Script sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Loco Revue ships an update every 6 months, Model Train Script every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loco Revue | Model Train Script |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zinio Pro | Arjan Pragt |
In-app purchases
Loco Revue
- Loco Revue1 Month trial$60.991 Year
- OCTOBRE 2016 - 831$5.99
- JUIN 2023 - 911$6.99
- JUILLET 2023 - 912$6.99
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- AOUT 2023 - 913$6.99
- OCTOBRE 2023 - 915$6.99
- SEPTEMBRE 2023 - 914$6.99
- NOVEMBRE 2023 - 916$6.99
- DECEMBRE 2023 - 917$6.99
- JANVIER 2024 - 918$6.99
- AOUT 2026$6.99
- AVRIL 2026$6.99
- NOVEMBRE 2026$6.99
- DECEMBRE 2026$6.99
- AVRIL 2024$6.99
- AOUT 2024$6.99
- JUIN 2024$6.99
- OCTOBRE 2024$6.99
Model Train Script
- Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
- License$12.99
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