# Thomas & Friends Minis — Fun Kids Train Games for Boys

> Kids' train set builder and driving game with creative customization and world exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Budge Studios.)

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- Developer: [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 57,428 App Store ratings · 718 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 202 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomas-and-friends-minis/id1216643761/reviews.md

## What is Thomas & Friends Minis?

Create your very own train set piece by piece and bring it to life with Thomas and all his friends. Customize tracks and let your imagination run free with whirly waterslides, frozen loops, rainbow bridges and more! Climb aboard your favorite Minis engine and experience every twist, turn and stunt! Ready, set, build! Fun train games for kids of all ages!

THE ULTIMATE TRAIN SET BUILDER GAME FOR KIDS
• BUILD tons of exciting tracks, from twisting turns to rattling ramps
• ROCKET yourself through spectacular stunts, bold boosts and raging rollercoasters!
• DECORATE your train set with tall trees, beautiful buildings and dazzling decorations
• PAINT your set’s terrain with sandy beaches, bubbling lava and snowy blizzards
• DRIVE through your creations in 3rd person
• CREATE your world from scratch or play with one of our awesome pre-made sets!

GET CREATIVE WITH UNIQUE WORLDS TO DISCOVER
• THOMAS’ COUNTRYSIDE: Explore the windmills, train stations and workshops of verdant Sodor!
• GORDON’S WINTER WONDERLAND: Ride over frozen bridges and crash through ice walls!
• PERCY’S SPOOKY FOREST: Dare you enter the hollow log tunnel and haunted mansion?
• SPENCER’S AQUA PARK: Dive through the whirlpool tunnel and slide down the waterslide loop!
• EMILY’S COASTER CITY: Embark on a rollercoaster adventure at the fair

PRIVACY & ADVERTISING
Budge Studios takes children's privacy seriously and ensures that its apps are compliant with privacy laws. This application has received the “ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) Privacy Certified Kids’ Privacy Seal”. For more information, please visit our privacy policy at: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/, or email our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@budgestudios.ca.

Before you download this app, please note that it is free to try, but some content may only be available via in-app purchases. In-app purchases cost real money and are charged to your account. To disable or adjust the ability to make in-app purchases, change your device settings. This app may contain contextual advertising (including the option to watch ads for rewards) from Budge Studios regarding other apps we publish, from our partners and some third parties. Budge Studios does not permit behavioral advertising or retargeting in this app. The app may also contain social media links that are only accessible behind a parental gate.

Please note that this app gives users the ability to take and/or create photos in-app that can be saved locally to their devices. These photos are never shared with other users in-app, nor are they shared by Budge Studios with any unaffiliated third party companies.

TERMS OF USE / END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
This application is subject to an End-User License Agreement available through the following link: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal-embed/eula/

ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS
Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate boys and girls around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Bluey, PAW Patrol, Barbie, PAW Patrol, Hot Wheels, Transformers, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Hello Kitty and Crayola. Budge Studios maintains the highest standards of safety and age-appropriateness, and has become a global leader in children’s apps for smartphones and tablets. Budge Playgroup™ is an innovative program that allows kids and parents to actively participate in the creation of new apps.

HAVE QUESTIONS? 
Contact us 24/7 at support@budgestudios.ca 

BUDGE and BUDGE STUDIOS are trademarks of Budge Studios Inc.

Thomas & Friends™ Minis © 2017-2025 Budge Studios Inc. All rights reserved

## Key features

- Build exciting train tracks
- Customize with decorations and terrain
- Perform spectacular stunts
- Drive trains in 3rd person
- Explore unique themed worlds
- Create from scratch or use pre-made sets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $59.99 | one-time |
| Percy's Spooky Forest | $6.99 | one-time |
| James's Jurassic Cove | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gordon's  Winter Wonderland | $6.99 | one-time |
| Percy's Spooky Forest | $6.99 | one-time |
| Toby's Busy City | $6.99 | one-time |
| James's Jurassic Cove | $6.99 | one-time |
| Iron Bert's Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Millie's Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spencer's Aqua Park | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spencer's Aqua Park | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spencer's Aqua Park | $6.99 | one-time |
| Emily's Coaster City | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gordon's  Winter Wonderland | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Thomas & Friends Minis?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🚀 Engrossing gameplay
- 💡 Allows building custom train sets
- 🤩 Nostalgic for Thomas fans

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Constant ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchases across devices
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Blueprints not unlocking properly
- Trains getting stuck or freezing
- Inability to restore previous purchases

**Most requested features**

- Add more free content and characters
- Larger build areas and more track pieces
- Option to turn off ads after purchase
- Ability to rotate track pieces
- More free challenges and unlockables

## Recent user reviews (10 of 718)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomas-and-friends-minis/id1216643761/reviews.md

### 5/5 — First class

*2026-08-27, version 2025.3.0*

Please Make Free now do

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-08-27, version 2025.3.0*

Have to pay to get better trains and tracks

### 5/5 — It’s amazing!

*2026-08-26, version 2025.3.0*

Amazing game, totally recommend it!

### 4/5 — I❣️ THIS APP!

*2026-08-26, version 2025.3.0*

I’m not gonna lie, this app is crazy F.U.N.! However, I think you can add another set and that set could be called “Duck’s Musical Ride with 5 minis and 3 blue prints. Forgive me for this. P.S. happy 81st anniversary.

### 5/5 — Spooky thomas

*2026-08-26, version 2025.3.0*

I love spooky thomas

### 3/5 — Money

*2026-08-24, version 2025.3.0*

I used to love this game when I was little but now you need to pay for new worlds and other trains

### 4/5 — Jees1443

*2026-08-24, version 2025.3.0*

Jees1443

### 5/5 — Bru

*2026-08-24, version 2025.3.0*

Bro this game is a 10/10 because love Thomas

### 5/5 — best game i almost killed myself

*2026-08-24, version 2025.3.0*

w game

### 5/5 — Used to love this game when I was younger

*2026-08-23, version 2025.3.0*

This is such a good game still

## Frequently asked questions about Thomas & Friends Minis

### What is Thomas & Friends Minis?

This app allows children to build and customize their own train sets piece by piece. They can create tracks, add decorations, and paint the terrain before driving their favorite Minis engines through their creations, experiencing stunts and adventures.

### What are the key features of this train game?

Key features include building tons of exciting tracks, performing spectacular stunts, decorating the train set with various elements, painting the terrain, driving through creations in 3rd person, and the ability to create worlds from scratch or use pre-made sets.

### Is this app free to download and play?

The app is free to try, but some content may only be available through in-app purchases. These purchases cost real money and are charged to your account. You can disable or adjust in-app purchase capabilities in your device settings.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, it is a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets. Users should check their device's app store for specific compatibility information.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for children who enjoy imaginative play, building, and creative expression. It's used for creating unique train worlds, experiencing virtual train rides with stunts, and exploring different themed environments like a winter wonderland or a spooky forest.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2025.3.0 — 2025-12-15

Welcome back! A new game update is here with performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2025.2.0 — 2025-07-24

Welcome back Thomas fans! A new game update is here with performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2025.1.0 — 2025-03-12

Welcome back Thomas fans! A new game update is here with performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2024.2.0 — 2024-12-13

Welcome back! A new game update is here with performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2024.1.0 — 2024-04-17

Welcome back! A new game update is here with performance improvements and bug fixes.

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