# Paper Train vs Conduct THIS!

The clearest difference is price: Conduct THIS! at Free against Paper Train's $0.99. Conduct THIS! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 140). Paper Train's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Conduct THIS! is free to download; Paper Train costs $0.99 up front. Conduct THIS! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Paper Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Paper Train against 4.6 for Conduct THIS!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conduct THIS! has 2.9K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Paper Train's written reviews are positive against 72% of Conduct THIS!'s.

Paper Train ships an update every 25 months, Conduct THIS! monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Train | Conduct THIS! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-train-traffic/id1015944446/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduct-this-train-action/id1151455384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 74 MB | 851 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Istom Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333561719) | [Northplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151455383) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-train-traffic/id1015944446)

Manage complex train networks across diverse global locations. Prevent collisions and delays by strategically directing train traffic. Enjoy a challenging puzzle experience with hand-drawn graphics and no in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Supervise train traffic, Avoid rail disruption and delays, Prevent train collisions, 300 challenging levels, Magnificent hand-drawn graphics, Simple pick-up-and-play controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics/art style
- 💡 Clever puzzle design
- 💰 Good value for price
- ⏱️ Good for time-wasting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos crash the app
- 🔊 No sound issue
- 🐌 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Not unique
- 😩 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Videos crash the app
- No sound
- Boost disabled when changing signals
- Video level crashes on iPad Pro
- Game not full screen on iPhone X

**Requested features**

- Update old games for new OS
- Part 2 with diesel locomotives
- Pause button
- Replay button
- Make training post-it removable


### Conduct THIS!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduct-this-train-action/id1151455384)

Race against time to safely deliver passengers by commanding trains and switching tracks. Solve increasingly challenging puzzles in beautiful 3D worlds, unlocking new trains and regions as you progress. Share your most explosive crashes with friends.

**Highlights:** Command trains and switch tracks, Solve challenging action-puzzles, Unlock new trains and regions, Transport passengers safely, Low-poly 3D worlds, Share crash moments

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commuter Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| First Class Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Medieval Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Old West Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Trains & Levels | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Train free?

Paper Train costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Conduct THIS! free?

Conduct THIS! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper Train or Conduct THIS!?

Paper Train is rated higher. Paper Train averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Conduct THIS! averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Paper Train or Conduct THIS! have ads?

Conduct THIS! shows ads; Paper Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Train or Conduct THIS!?

Paper Train ships an update every 25 months, and Conduct THIS! monthly. Most recently, Paper Train was updated on November 6, 2026 and Conduct THIS! on November 6, 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.*