# Model Railroad Set vs Rag Guys

The clearest difference is rating: Rag Guys at 4.3 against Model Railroad Set's 2.5. Rag Guys also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Model Railroad Set's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Railroad Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rag Guys asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rag Guys holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Railroad Set has 74 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Model Railroad Set ships an update every 5 weeks, Rag Guys every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Railroad Set | Rag Guys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railroad-set/id971860365/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rag-guys/id6450196595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) | [Orion Arcade LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676539634) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Railroad Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railroad-set/id971860365)

Experience the nostalgic joy of a virtual model train set. Drive trains on pre-made or shared layouts, control speed, honk the horn, and operate switches. Capture and share snapshots of your railway adventures.

**Highlights:** Drive trains on built-in layouts, Operate switches and control speed, Multiple camera angles, Take and share snapshots, Build custom train layouts, Share layouts via email, Animated scenery elements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Train Builder Kit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing soundtrack
- 👍 Great railway station
- 😌 Relaxing and fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay-to-play model
- 🧱 Inability to build freely
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 No free content
- 📉 Poor graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Won't take to the actual game
- Zoomed in, out of shape, glitched
- Buttons off screen
- Freezes phone
- Cannot be shut down, requires reboot

**Requested features**

- Make the game free to build
- Connect roads, waterways, and railways
- Better overall design
- Improve graphics
- Make own track functionality


### Rag Guys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rag-guys/id6450196595)

Experience hilarious physics-based puzzles with squishy characters. Navigate imaginative environments solo or with friends in local multiplayer, using wobbly limbs and creative solutions to overcome obstacles. Supports up to two players locally.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Local co-op and competitive multiplayer, Squishy character control, Puzzle solving, Gamepad controller support, Multiple characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Railroad Set free?

Model Railroad Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rag Guys free?

Rag Guys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Model Railroad Set or Rag Guys?

Rag Guys is rated higher. Model Railroad Set averages 2.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Rag Guys averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Model Railroad Set or Rag Guys have ads?

Neither Model Railroad Set nor Rag Guys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Railroad Set or Rag Guys?

Model Railroad Set ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rag Guys every 3 months. Most recently, Model Railroad Set was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rag Guys on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*