Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Model Train Script

Features
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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!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Classic Toy Trains versus Model Train Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Toy TrainsModel Train Script
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCArjan Pragt

In-app purchases

25 purchases

Classic Toy Trains

Subscriptions1
  • Classic Toy Trains Auto Renewable Subscription$37.951 Year
One-time24
  • October 2014$5.99
  • December 2014$5.99
  • Dec-15$6.99
Show 21 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Model Train Script

One-time2
  • Donation for ModelTrainScript$9.00
  • License$12.99

Questions

Is Classic Toy Trains free?
Classic Toy Trains is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Model Train Script free?
Model Train Script is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classic Toy Trains or Model Train Script have ads?
Neither Classic Toy Trains nor Model Train Script shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Toy Trains or Model Train Script?
Classic Toy Trains ships an update every 21 months, and Model Train Script every 3 weeks. Most recently, Classic Toy Trains was updated on September 8, 2026 and Model Train Script on September 17, 2026.

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