# Train Counter

> Utility for fast and error-free train score counting in Ticket to Ride. (iPhone/iPad app by Geospike Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-counter/id564463386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geospike Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500622151)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-counter/id564463386/reviews.md

## What is Train Counter?

A utility for quickly counting up your train scores in the board game 'Ticket to Ride'.

If you play the game like we do, then you're probably used to tallying up everyone's trains at the end of the game to get the final score. This app allows you to do that super-fast, and error-free.

Includes a validation check that allows you to avoid re-counts (by comparing the train cars counted, to those used), and distinct audible sounds for each button making it simple for the person doing the counting — and those around them — to validate the input as it's happening.  Together these features mean you'll never have to do a re-count.

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How to use the validation check (completely optional): once you're done counting, the app tells you the total number of train cars used in addition to your score (e.g. 44 cars). On the standard board each person has 48 cars. Simply deduct the number counted (in this example, 44), from the starting number (i.e. 48), and compare the result with how many cars you didn't use (so in this example, there should be 4 unused car). If the number doesn't match, you need to count it up again (or, your set is missing a piece!).

Please Note: neither the app Train Counter, nor the publisher is affiliated with Days of Wonder or Ticket to Ride in any way. This is just an app made by one fan, to help all the other fans out there.

## Key features

- Fast train score counting
- Error-free tallying
- Validation check for re-counts
- Distinct audible button sounds
- Tracks total train cars used

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-counter/id564463386/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes when opening

*2021-04-11, version 1.3*

App doesn’t open

### 5/5 — Отличное приложение!

*2017-11-11*

Всей семьёй любим Ticket to ride и с этим приложением не заморачиваемся с подсчетом очков во время игры) считаем после окончания партии)

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2015-09-13, version 1.2*

App is awesome!

### 3/5 — Inacurate

*2014-12-21, version 1.2*

The description states it allows you to use 48 trains total, which is t actually allowed in game play, the 3 extra trains are replacements. Also this allows for a chain of 9 trains, and the basic game only allows room for a chain of 6 trains.

### 2/5 — Does the job but annoying

*2014-08-18, version 1.2*

Overrides the volume in an annoying loud way. Sounds are annoying and only totals one player at a time.

### 5/5 — Simple, effective

*2013-09-10*

Does exactly what it says it does. Makes counting up at the end of the game much easier! Thanks!

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2013-09-07, version 1.2*

Does exactly what it says it will. Great app, and it has an elegant minimalism that too many apps lack.

### 5/5 — Hilfreiches Programm

*2013-06-07*

Macht was es soll, hilft einem am Ende einer Partie des Brettspiels Zug um Zug die Punkte zu zählen! Top!

### 3/5 — Must you count at the end?

*2013-05-07, version 1.2*

There needs to be a way to keep track of multiple peoples scores at the same time so you can count as your playing witch would help you know who is ahead and how many points to risk going for.

### 4/5 — Awesome but...

*2013-04-22, version 1.2*

This app is wonderful!  The only thing I wish it had was a place to add the completed routes score.

## Frequently asked questions about Train Counter

### What does the Train Counter app do?

The Train Counter app is a utility designed to help players of the board game 'Ticket to Ride' quickly and accurately tally their train scores at the end of a game. It aims to eliminate errors and the need for re-counts.

### How does the validation check work?

The validation check helps prevent re-counts by comparing the total number of train cars counted with the number of cars available in the game. After counting, the app displays the total cars used. You can then deduct this number from the starting amount (e.g., 48 cars) and compare the result to the number of unused cars to ensure accuracy.

### Is this app official or affiliated with Ticket to Ride?

No, this app is not affiliated with Days of Wonder or Ticket to Ride. It is a fan-made utility created by a player to assist other fans of the game.

### What are the benefits of using this app over manual counting?

The app offers significantly faster and more accurate score tallying compared to manual methods. The distinct audible sounds for each button also make the counting process easier to follow and validate in real-time, reducing the chance of mistakes.

### What are the costs associated with this app?

The app is free to download and use. It does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or functionality, but the core score-counting utility is available without cost.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2017-11-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 11 support.

### 1.2 — 2012-12-03

Fixes iPad issue

### 1.1 — 2012-11-18

- support for all train-car counts, from all game variants (1 through 9 carriages).

### 1.0 — 2012-10-02

No release notes.

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