Best Model Railroad Layout App

7+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
5 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

The best model railroad layout app on iPhone average 3.5★ across 7+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Compare top Model Railroad Layout App (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Train LayoutsTrain Layouts$1.994.1★ (83)NoNoAug 2026
2Model Train MediaModel Train MediaFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
3Model Rail Contest AppModel Rail Contest AppFreeNoNoAug 2026
4Rail Model Track CalcRail Model Track CalcFree1.0★ (1)YesNoAug 2026
5ModelControlNet Device ControllerModelControlNet Device ControllerFree1.0★ (1)NoJun 2026
6DigiTrainsProDigiTrainsProFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7TrainSet 3D ProTrainSet 3D Pro$1.995.0★ (8)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Model Railroad Layout App

Train Layouts#1

Train Layouts by Jan P. Barnholt

Model railway track plans
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.1(83 ratings)
$1.99
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Explore and download model train layouts created by enthusiasts. Find inspiration for your own railway, sort layouts by scale or popularity, and connect with other hobbyists. Create shopping lists and favorite track plans.

Model Train Media#2

Model Train Media by Oscar Dijkstra

Global Model Train Community
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Connect with model railroad enthusiasts worldwide. Share your layouts, discover events, find clubs and shops, and learn from creators. A dedicated space for all model train hobbyists.

Model Rail Contest App#3

Model Rail Contest App by SEKISUI KINZOKU CO., LTD

MoRaCo App
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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Explore and vote on entries for the Model Rail Contest 2026, featuring national high school, T-TRAK diorama, and Mini diorama circus conventions. Interact with creators by liking their work and sending messages. Access archives of previous contest entries from 2019 to 2025.

More Model Railroad Layout App apps to explore

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Rail Model Track Calc
Rail Model Track Calc
Rail Model Track Calc
Calc for railroad model layout
Free

Easily calculate horizontal and vertical dimensions for diagonal railroad model track layouts. Input track length and angle to get precise measurements for combining different track pieces. Avoid guesswork and ensure accurate model railway construction.

Calculate horizontal and vertical track lengthsInput track length and anglePrecise measurements in 0.5 mm increments
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
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ModelControlNet Device Controller
ModelControlNet Device Controller
ModelControlNet Device Controller
by Greg Ingalsbe
Free

Control your entire model railroad wirelessly using your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, configure settings, and allow multiple operators to interact simultaneously on the same network.

Wireless control systemWiFi network technologyLocomotive control and configuration
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free
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DigiTrainsPro
DigiTrainsPro
DigiTrainsPro
by Balazs Gyori
Free

Control your model railroad layout wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, accessories, and create complex routes with intuitive touch controls. Supports multiple trains and digital command centers.

Wireless locomotive control via WiFiManage speed, direction, and featuresAccessory control (turnouts, signals)
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
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TrainSet 3D Pro
TrainSet 3D Pro
TrainSet 3D Pro
Model Train Simulation
$1.99

Create and operate your own miniature railway world. Design intricate track layouts with a vast selection of pieces and populate your scenes with diverse scenery. Customize your trains with a wide array of cars for a personalized simulation experience.

Realistic 3D model train simulationDesign custom track layoutsExtensive library of scenery pieces
🎮 Games
(8)
paid

FAQ about Model Railroad Layout App

What is the best model railroad layout app for iPhone?
Train Layouts tops our model railroad layout app ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 83 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $1.99.
Yes — 5 of the top model railroad layout app we rank are free to download, including Model Train Media and Model Rail Contest App.
Train Layouts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 7+ model railroad layout app on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows users to explore and download a wide variety of model train layouts created by other enthusiasts. It serves as a platform for discovering new designs, finding inspiration for personal projects, and connecting with the model train community.
Key features include the ability to explore and download layouts, create and export shopping lists for layouts, 'like' and favorite track plans to help others discover them, and connect with fellow model railroaders through comments and discussions. Users can also open local RailModeller Pro layouts.