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Trains Magazine

Flying Media Group, LLC · Lifestyle · United States store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$292
Likely $97 to $877
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
2.8 of 5
54 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 25, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$3.5K
0.4 new ratings a month on average since launch
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
1.9K to 5.4K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United States 54 ratings81%
  • Canada 6 ratings9%
  • United Kingdom 3 ratings4%
  • Germany 2 ratings3%
  • Australia 1 ratings1%
  • Japan 1 ratings1%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (0.4 new ratings a month on average since launch): revenue grows with new ratings, more slowly for apps that collect ratings fast. Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2 times, and big earners tend to come out low. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
54
AVG RATING
2.81
PRICE
Free
AGE
14.0y
LAST UPDATE
5d ago
VERSION
12722.1.7
SIZE
89 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

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DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
0 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
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Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
10 purchases listed
  • Trains Magazine$4.99
  • Trains Magazine$44.95
  • Big Boys on Sherman Hill$0.99
  • February 2013$5.99
  • Locomotive 2013$9.99
  • January 2013$5.99
  • April 2013$5.99
  • Locomotives 2016$9.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.0 reviews / week
  • Trendrising
  • Recent reviews average1.6 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share82%
From the latest 28 written reviews, covering 5049 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
2 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases64 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
54 ratings
5★39%
4★6%
3★4%
2★2%
1★50%

What users want

From the latest 28 reviews on the United States App Store, Dec 29, 2012 to Aug 7, 2026: 82% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Login and account problems39%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ First, I tried to access the Sept issue using my laptop……using www.trains.com/trn/mylibrary , it did not work as it wanted me to subscribe where as I am already a subscriber…..Then I tried www.trains.com/trn/iOSapp,…
★★★★★ I even used my alternate email and once again it Indicated my log in information was incorrect.
★★★★★ I can no longer use my app to purchase issues, it will not take my password and there's nowhere to reset my password on the app?
Price and subscription35%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ First, I tried to access the Sept issue using my laptop……using www.trains.com/trn/mylibrary , it did not work as it wanted me to subscribe where as I am already a subscriber…..Then I tried www.trains.com/trn/iOSapp,…
★★★★★ Not gonna happen like me not renewing my subscription after having received TRAINS since 1964 off this isn't corrected.
★★★★★ Going to their site and registering for the trial period is just the same.
Crashes and freezes26%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This train has crashed and cannot be put back on the tracks
★★★★★ Several magazines I had purchased don't even show up as available for download and the app continually crashes, obviously no testing was done before it was released.
★★★★★ I love the magazine but hate the app, it keeps crashing and making hard to reading my issues.
Worse after an update26%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The new look of the latest version is sluggish and slow (even on my iPhone x) and I cannot log in to restore my issues or get new ones.
★★★★★ With the new update, all my old issues are gone.
★★★★★ Kalmbach must have hired some ex-Microsoft developers because they took something that looked and worked well (the App) and made it ugly and less useful. Nothing is available off-line so we can now forget about…
Lost data, sync, backup17%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ One can't “thumb through” the magazine like I can with a paper copy……I acknowledge going digital may save you $$$$ but it will also cause you to lose subscribers……I can't just p[ick up the magazine and open it to…
★★★★★ The new look of the latest version is sluggish and slow (even on my iPhone x) and I cannot log in to restore my issues or get new ones.
★★★★★ With the new update, all my old issues are gone.
No customer support17%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Re-installing app does not correct issue and there is no support from Kalmbach.
★★★★★ I submitted my concern through the subscriber form although I'm not a subscriber because the form I was led to through the App Support link resulted in an error telling me to redo or email.
★★★★★ When I tried to request app support through the app support link on the App Store I was taken to a website form that wouldn't submit from the App Store.
Bugs, things not working9%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I submitted my concern through the subscriber form although I'm not a subscriber because the form I was led to through the App Support link resulted in an error telling me to redo or email.
★★★★★ I try to log in or restore purchases, it fails.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR

No feature requests in the latest reviews.

WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS

Not enough good reviews in English to tell.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Aug 7, 2026
Good

I Dian’t know if this works Because I have an old iPhone but it seems to work just fine online I can go through September issues just fine and even as a way that I can read it to you but the voice is weird so I wouldn’t do it

★★★★★Jul 27, 2026
Sept Trains Issue

First, I tried to access the Sept issue using my laptop……using www.trains.com/trn/mylibrary , it did not work as it wanted me to subscribe where as I am already a subscriber…..Then I tried www.trains.com/trn/iOSapp, and got to a page that I had to download the app from Apple, and then had to sign in…..I tried using my account number as my ID and it was rejected, then I tried my email and got to the app in Apple….when I opened the app, it took me to the library but then I could only tap on contents and the article on BigBoy came up,….I couldn’t do anything after that. I do not want to get my magazine via an online app and will cancel my subscription if that becomes the norm. And I will to get the app to read on my cell phone even it it really works, too damn small to read anything. One can’t “thumb through” the magazine like I can with a paper copy……I acknowledge going digital may save you $$$$ but it will also cause you to lose subscribers……I can’t just p[ick up the magazine and open it to where I last left off with the digital version……The digital version you currently have is totally unacceptable….Norman Baullinger

★★★★★Jul 27, 2026
Allow photos to be tapped on to zoom for better viewing

Swiping through articles is easy, but it’s frustrating not to be able to zoom in to the photos. Often there are details that just need to be seen in greater detail. This is one area where the app could outperform print, if only the feature was enabled like it is on most news apps. I see some negative reviews from five or six years ago, but as of 2026, it seems that most of those complaints have been addressed. If only the photos could be presented in a more usable format, the app would be so much better.

★★★★★Jul 24, 2026
So why can’t I access…..

I’m trying to access my digital Sept issue because there is no hard copy. No luck. The website wants me to upgrade to a “super member” status or pay $49 to some web site company to fix my problem. Not gonna happen like me not renewing my subscription after having received TRAINS since 1964 off this isn’t corrected.

★★★★★Jun 22, 2026
New TRAINS app

The best part is this: I can easily read issues of the magazine. On Trains.com when I zoom in to read anything, the pages jump ahead making reading on my iPhone impossible. This doesn’t happen with the app. Downside: the app doesn’t contain any Classic Trains magazines or any archive material. Until the app is expanded, its limited content makes the app disappointing to use.

★★★★★May 24, 2023
Michael Bates

The app used to work perfectly. Now it just won’t even open.

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

trains3reading3issues3railroad2features2device2browser2articles2view2firecrown2term2

What's new in 12722.1.7

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly. This update includes: • General performance improvements

Released Nov 6, 2012. Current version shipped Oct 21, 2026.

Store description

Trains is the #1 magazine among railroad enthusiasts! Each issue is packed with probing features, railroad news, expert commentary, cutting-edge industry reports, detailed maps and spectular photography covering railroading's influential history and exciting future. Site: https://trains.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. Trains publishes 12 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

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