Classic Toy Trains vs Model Train Script
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classic Toy Trains
Explore the world of toy trains with detailed articles, new releases from major brands, and guides on track planning and layout construction. Learn about identifying and repairing vintage trains, and discover inspiring layouts.
- O and S gauge toy trains
- Newest trains from Lionel, MTH, Atlas O
- Track planning and wiring guides
- Identifying and repairing vintage trains
- Inspiring toy train layouts
- Purchase current and back issues
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Captures hobbyists’ imagination and sparks their enthusiasm for toy trains from Lionel, American Flyer & more. CLASSIC TOY TRAINS BRINGS YOU O AND S GAUGE FOR THE OPERATOR AND COLLECTOR. SEE THE NEWEST TRAINS FROM LIONEL, MTH, ATLAS O AND OTHERS; LEARN ABOUT TRACK PLANNING, WIRING AND LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION; IDENTIFY AND REPAIR OLD LIONEL AND AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS; AND VISIT THE MOST INSPIRING TOY TRAIN LAYOUTS EVER BUILT. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://firecrown.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://firecrown.com/terms-of-use/
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 Classic Toy Trains's every 21 months. Classic Toy Trains'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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Classic Toy Trains sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $37.95 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.
Classic Toy Trains ships an update every 21 months, Model Train Script every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classic Toy Trains | Model Train Script |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flying Media Group, LLC | Arjan Pragt |
In-app purchases
Classic Toy Trains
- Classic Toy Trains Auto Renewable Subscription$37.951 Year
- October 2014$5.99
- December 2014$5.99
- Dec-15$6.99
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- mar16$6.99
- oct16$6.99
- dec16$6.99
- March 2018$6.99
- September 2018$6.99
- May 2020 Classic Toy Trains$7.99
- Dec 2021 Classic Toy Trains$8.99
- Jan-Feb 2024 (id:707748)$8.99
- Nov 2022(ID:661727)$8.99
- Nov-Dec 2023 (id:707749)$8.99
- Classic Toy Trains 2 Back Issue Bundle$9.99
- Lionel Trains: The Golden ...$11.99
- Lionel Trains: Accessories$11.99
- Electric Trains A-Z$12.99
- Christmas & Electric Trains$12.99
- Best Toy Train$12.99
- Spring 2025 (pp:1110655)$12.99
- June 2024 (pp:1011111)$12.99
- Display Layout... (pp:1111142)$13.99
- Lionel Trains 1950s$16.99
- Classic Toy Trains$99.99
Model Train Script
- Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
- License$12.99
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