# Train Station vs Model Railway Easily

The clearest difference is rating: Train Station at 4.5 against Model Railway Easily's 3.2. Train Station also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 27%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 387). Model Railway Easily's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Station sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Model Railway Easily sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Station has 2.9K ratings behind it against 387, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Train Station's written reviews are positive against 27% of Model Railway Easily's.

Train Station ships an update every 2 months, Model Railway Easily every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Station | Model Railway Easily |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-classic/id930204424/reviews)** | [3.2 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railway-easily/id1440120728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 387 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Federation Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/327215542) | [rbskft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440120727) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-classic/id930204424)

Manage your own train station, collect thousands of real-life trains, and fulfill cargo contracts. Build and decorate your station, compete with friends, and discover train stories. Enjoy regular updates and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Collect thousands of real-life trains, Manage and build your train station, Fulfill cargo contracts and earn rewards, Compete with friends and global leaderboards, Participate in seasonal events, Learn real-life train stories

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack XIII | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gems - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack XIV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Economy Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack VI | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Kit | $49.99 | one-time |
| Corporate Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Detailed train models
- 🚂 Variety of trains and eras
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-based gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤖 Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and saved data
- Login and connectivity issues
- Freezing and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize train consists
- More social features and multiplayer
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Offline mode or reduced internet dependency


### Model Railway Easily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railway-easily/id1440120728)

Design and build intricate 3D model railway layouts with realistic engines, wagons, and scenery. Enjoy intuitive track creation and watch your trains automatically navigate the tracks, stopping at stations and reversing at ends. Enhance your creations with detailed buildings and plants for a lifelike experience.

**Highlights:** True 3D graphics environment, Intuitive track layout creation, Unlimited track length and switches, Automatic train movement and stopping, Detailed 3D models of engines, buildings, and scenery, Customizable terrain types

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steam Engine 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engine 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steam Engine 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steam Engine 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flat Wagon 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crossing Gate | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Realistic model railroading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Purchased items not saving
- Inability to load game on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free locomotives and rolling stock
- Ability to create custom terrain and track layouts
- Add train sounds and animations
- Improve controls and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Station free?

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

### Is Model Railway Easily free?

Model Railway Easily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Station or Model Railway Easily?

Train Station is rated higher. Train Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Model Railway Easily averages 3.2 from 387 ratings.

### Do Train Station or Model Railway Easily have ads?

Train Station shows ads; Model Railway Easily does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Station or Model Railway Easily?

Train Station ships an update every 2 months, and Model Railway Easily every 4 months. Most recently, Train Station was updated on November 13, 2026 and Model Railway Easily on November 2, 2026.

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