# Kenshō vs Railways!

The clearest difference is rating: Kenshō at 4.7 against Railways!'s 3.9. Kenshō also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 41%). Railways!'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Kenshō costs $3.99 and Railways! $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kenshō holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenshō has 2.7K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Kenshō's written reviews are positive against 41% of Railways!'s.

Kenshō ships an update every 2 months, Railways! monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kenshō | Railways! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews)** | [3.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways/id1492002834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) |

## What reviewers say

### Kenshō

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974)

Embark on an adventure through a surreal world where nature, time, and space converge. Solve block-matching puzzles in breathtaking landscapes, uncovering a narrative with rich visual effects and an original soundtrack. Explore diverse environments from lush jungles to stormy seas.

**Highlights:** Block matching puzzles, Surreal world exploration, Rich visual effects, Original soundtrack, Narrative unfolding, Diverse landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and immersive soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet not overly difficult puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain and device heating
- 🕰️ Short playtime for the price
- 🤔 Unclear or lacking instructions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Improved performance and optimization


### Railways!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways/id1492002834)

Control train traffic by strategically moving trains between tracks, picking up passengers, and preventing collisions. This simulation game offers an immersive experience with artistic visuals and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Control train traffic, Pick up passengers, Prevent train crashes, Create new tracks, Stop trains, Artistic visuals, Challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Great concept and well-designed
- ✨ Visually stimulating and beautiful graphics
- 💰 No in-app purchases or ads
- 🧠 Develops thinking and reaction speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable controls
- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Short game with limited levels
- 💸 Expensive for the content provided
- 😵 Confusing or difficult to master controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on load
- Game freezes when using notification center, control center, multitasking, or going to home screen
- Trains lose cars in Endless mode
- iPhone vibrates non-stop in Endless mode
- Trains get stuck before leaving screen

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Add colorblind mode
- Add Game Center support
- Consider adding a rewind feature
- Add an endless mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kenshō free?

Kenshō costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Railways! free?

Railways! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kenshō or Railways!?

Kenshō is rated higher. Kenshō averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Railways! averages 3.9 from 70 ratings.

### Do Kenshō or Railways! have ads?

Railways! shows ads; Kenshō does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kenshō or Railways!?

Kenshō ships an update every 2 months, and Railways! monthly. Most recently, Kenshō was updated on October 29, 2026 and Railways! on October 29, 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.*