# iRunTrains — user reviews > 37 indexed App Store user reviews of iRunTrains by Onomaly LLC, rated 3.45/5 from 11 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iruntrains/id410454730/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iruntrains/id410454730.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (13 of 37) ### 4/5 — IRun Trains *2011-12-25* Wonderful simulation! I wish for more distinctive colors to help control and identify the proper train engine. The pan and zoom functions are not always functional. Sometimes they work and others not so much. Keep up the good work guys you're headed in the right direction and have the best train set out there! ### 5/5 — It's great! *2011-12-04, version 1.4.2* This is a model railway simulator that all ages will love. There are more than a few interesting layouts and the Fisher Price style controls are simple and effective. ### 5/5 — Most realistic simulator in store *2011-11-10* My toddler plays and watches this...I enjoy it as well. Worth the money guys. ### 5/5 — Darren *2011-11-04, version 1.4.2* Very good, great graphics and lots of tracks. Our 5 year old loves this app. ### 5/5 — Fun *2011-10-03* Very fun I love it . It is very real ### 5/5 — A good start with great potentaial *2011-09-05* Tried out a couple of different programs, this one has the look and feel of a real table more than anything else currently in the store. Tapping to pan is a bit weird to me, would prefer swiping, and would really like to be able to go minimalistic, especially if I could turn off the billboard as an option. User interface is primitive but you get used to it. At the end of the day, you can have three trains running all around the layouts, and that's what I was after. I can't wait to see the improvements over time. ### 5/5 — Even better on iPad *2011-07-14* I'd played this on the Mac and liked it but the touch interface of the iPad makes it much easier to control and lots more fun. It's got plenty of well thought out features, endless views and options. Congratulations on a great update that's a great value too. ### 5/5 — Very good *2011-06-04, version 1.3* It is great fun, wish there was a UK version as well, highly recommended good substitute for a Hornby set ### 5/5 — iRunTrains *2011-05-09* I have been a train hobbiest for years. Have tried many train simulation apps for the iPad. Not a one compares to the real train board set up like iRunTrains. If you like to operate model trains, then this is the app for you. Well worth the price of the app. If possible I would give it 6 or 7 stars. ### 5/5 — Great little game *2011-04-05, version 1.3* Yet again another good update making it progress into an even better app. ### 5/5 — My Boys Love It!! *2011-04-01* My sons are 4 and 2 years old, they live for trains. They absolutely this app. We hook the iPad to the 61" and they each take turns putting on their conductor hat and driving the train. They love putting their faces on the billboard. Fantastic work Onomaly. We are eager to check out the updates. ### 5/5 — Irun trains *2011-03-27, version 1.2* Very entertaining ### 4/5 — Great Game *2011-03-22* My Kids loves it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Blinking *2015-05-05* The game is blinking for some odd reason. Can you fix that problem? ### 1/5 — It did not work right *2015-01-23* Not good ### 1/5 — Cracking useless *2012-12-30, version 3.0.0* I got the lite version and then got this when I put the train into the reverse it gust goes to the bottom train and I can't control the blumin train ### 1/5 — Great app *2011-08-02* Add more trains like challenger ### 1/5 — DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! *2011-01-11, version 1.1* This is a terrible app - Look else where for another simulator as iRun Trains is NOT a simulator! Totally Useless! ### 1/5 — Keep your money *2010-12-27, version 1.0* This game is boring and all you do is move the throttle up/down and change the switches. ### 2/5 — Dang *2011-01-14* I thought you got to build your own track… The graphics aren't that great either… Live'n'learn I guess, but I am pretty disappointed ### 3/5 — Not bad if you could control your view *2011-07-16* The view panning controls are absolutely horrible. it does not engage at first touch as far as any movement of the view. Then, like a too tightly wound spring releasing, the view movement accelerates and overshoots the mark! Trying to find the right touch duration for the desired amount of panning I am finding impossible to gauge. If you are zoomed in you spend all your time messing with the panning shooting all over the place. That forces you to zoom out losing details. If you zoom out all the way, so as to not have to pan, then everything is way to small to see especially the color of several of the switches. ### 4/5 — Very Nice IPAD Train Set! *2013-05-04* I've always loved HO scale train sets and this one is the best. Going digital is a great media format for a train set; eliminates all the parts and electrical connection issues. The graphics are nicely done and physics are pretty smooth. Still trying to get viewing angle down but really pretty intuitive. While this version could use some fixes, it is still nicely done. I also own ItrainRun on my MAC Pro and enjoy it as well but, I prefer the IPAD version most of the time (more portable). I'll hold the rest of my comments until the next release. I'm sure the next version has to be very nice upgrade. PLEASE HURRY...Love this App. ### 4/5 — Great, but need some improvements... *2012-07-15* This is a terrific app and should be lots of fun for RR'ers. The developers did a really good job. I would give it 5 stars if : -- You made all the layouts *brighter* ! They are far too dark and gloomy, and sometimes even hard to see. -- Mark the trains somehow, so you could know which is which. (Right now, you can tell only by changing the speed or by squinting at the locomotive type, either of which is hard to see.) -- I saw somewhere that you can create your own layout, but I couldn't see how to do this. Also, when trying to add cars, I saw some yellow colors, but that didn't seem to work. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — IRun Trains *2017-01-21, version 4.0.2* Brilliant, I have been trying to build a model railway for a long time, this app allows me to run trains as I would on my model with out all the hard work. Top marks from me. ### 5/5 — Great update *2015-11-17* Great update. The new steam engine looks really good. My son likes the new bubble smoke. ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2013-01-10* Wow,This app is fantastic, good job ### 5/5 — If you like model trains! *2013-01-05* Provides hours of fun. ### 5/5 — Superb *2012-12-24, version 3.0.0* What a cracking game this is. Played with the Lite version for a couple of days and just had to buy the full version. It took a little time to get used to the controls but well worth the effort. Really nice graphics. Defiantly value for your money. Hours of fun. ### 5/5 — It's amazing! *2012-10-02, version 2.0.1* Best train game by far. Lol ### 5/5 — Excellent fun *2012-05-06, version 2.0.1* But my trains keep crashing ! Won't get a job with British Rail ### 5/5 — Billy'smum *2012-04-30, version 2.0.1* Billy aged 6 and mum aged 50 love playing this game. He gives lot of view angles and is Lot of fun. Good stress reliever after a busy day for grown ups. ### 5/5 — Why isn't this game on the front page of app store? *2012-01-29* This game needs more attention ### 5/5 — It just keeps getting better! *2012-01-03* I really like the new features! There is so much attention to detail, like the engine sound getting louder or softer as you zoom in or out and the great graphics. Every new version adds to the experience. Great job! I can't wait to see what's next! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*