# Don't get fired! vs Tiny Rails

Don't get fired! and Tiny Rails both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Don't get fired!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Tiny Rails's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't get fired! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Rails sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Don't get fired! against 4.6 for Tiny Rails. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Don't get fired!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Tiny Rails's.

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, Tiny Rails every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't get fired! | Tiny Rails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-rails/id1159072426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 6.2K |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuickTurtle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/843259814) | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't get fired!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297)

A hardcore survival game where you navigate the harsh realities of the corporate world. Start as an intern with nothing and climb the company ladder to become president. Experience challenging work conditions and make your career dreams come true.

**Highlights:** Climb the company ladder, Start as an intern, Experience harsh working conditions, Simple controls, Survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charging challenge count | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Pension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 6 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging corporate ladder climbing
- 💡 Unique and relatable concept
- 🤗 Humorous and self-aware
- 🔥 Challenging but rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high grind
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to avoid getting fired
- 💰 Monetization through ads and IAPs
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on managers/higher-ups
- Part-time job feature not working properly
- Promotion chance resetting after failed promotions
- Inconsistent responsiveness of UI elements

**Requested features**

- Customizable character and appearance
- Retain promotion progress after getting fired
- More upgrades and challenges to acquire
- Detailed background on higher-level characters
- Adjustable UI element sizes


### Tiny Rails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-rails/id1159072426)

Build a global train empire from a single engine to a multi-car masterpiece. Deliver passengers and cargo worldwide, customize your trains, and explore beautiful locations. Enjoy a relaxing retro pixel art experience that continues even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of train set combinations, Global travel and landmark exploration, Train car customization for passenger happiness, Background gameplay, Retro pixel art and relaxing music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Kickstarter Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eurotrip Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems (Tiny) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Care Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems (Small) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Care Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems (Medium) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Care Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and hard to put down
- 💎 Generous with in-game currency rewards
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and unique train management mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with crashes and progress loss
- 💰 Monetization feels too aggressive, with high costs for upgrades
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times for upgrades
- 🗺️ Confusing or unclear objectives in later checklists
- 🔍 Lack of organization and sorting options for train cars

**Reported bugs**

- Train not progressing when left unattended
- Rewards not properly awarded after watching ads
- Checklist progress not updating correctly
- UI elements becoming hidden or overlapping
- Crashes when trying to take in-game photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom routes or waypoints for the train
- More frequent or varied obstacles and challenges
- Better organization and filtering options for train cars
- Improved UI and optimization for newer devices
- Ability to have multiple save files or profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't get fired! free?

Don't get fired! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Rails free?

Tiny Rails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't get fired! or Tiny Rails?

Tiny Rails is rated higher. Don't get fired! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Tiny Rails averages 4.6 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Don't get fired! or Tiny Rails have ads?

Both Don't get fired! and Tiny Rails show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't get fired! or Tiny Rails?

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, and Tiny Rails every 2 months. Most recently, Don't get fired! was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tiny Rails on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*