# Railroad Crossing 2 vs Train Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Maker at none against Railroad Crossing 2's 4. Train Maker also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 67%) and ratings volume (849 vs 246). Railroad Crossing 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Railroad Crossing 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Train Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Railroad Crossing 2 against 4.7 for Train Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 849 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Railroad Crossing 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Train Maker's.

Railroad Crossing 2 ships an update every 4 months, Train Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railroad Crossing 2 | Train Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-crossing-2/id1071053924/reviews) | **[4.7 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 246 | **849** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Highbrow Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/784724128) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### Railroad Crossing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-crossing-2/id1071053924)

Control railroad crossings to guide cars safely across tracks while avoiding oncoming trains. Earn points for each vehicle successfully crossed within the time limit, with increasing difficulty and limited gate taps on certain levels.

**Highlights:** Manage railroad crossings, Score points for vehicles crossed, Challenge and Endless modes, Over 120 levels, Visually stunning cities, Easy to learn, hard to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Railroad Crossing - "Remove Ad" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Railroad Crossing - "USA" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Railroad Crossing - "India" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Railroad Crossing - "Germany" | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Realistic gate simulation
- 👍 Good graphics and detail
- 👍 Child-appropriate gameplay
- 👍 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches on level 11
- 🐛 Some levels too hard
- 🐛 Graphics look beta stage
- 🐛 Game is short
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch on level 11 (Android and iOS)
- Level 34 USA edition fix needed
- India level 35 is ridiculous
- Store purchases don't work
- App crashes on iPad

**Requested features**

- Update iOS version
- Add Indonesia, China, Japan maps
- Add 20 levels per map
- Indonesian trains with freight
- Add catenary wires for electric trains


### Train Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426)

Design and assemble your own unique trains by combining various carriages. Watch your creations travel through diverse landscapes, tunnels, and crossings, experiencing the journey with vibration feedback. Collect new trains and explore different camera angles for an immersive railway adventure.

**Highlights:** Freely combine train carriages, Eight diverse stages to travel through, Switchable camera views, Adjustable train speed and stopping, Earn track miles and use train roulette for new trains, Train collection and organization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Great gameplay experience
- 💡 Lots of trains to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💡 Requests for more features and trains
- 🔧 Need for improvements and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Trains switching order at the end of the line
- Limited to 16 carriages per train
- Restricted to 180-degree turns instead of 360 degrees

**Requested features**

- Add more trains (Hikari RailStar, Avlo, Amtrak Acela, etc.)
- Ability to create custom tracks and layouts
- Add more camera views and driving modes
- Implement sound effects and animations (horn, lights, doors, etc.)
- Allow multiple trains on a single line


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railroad Crossing 2 free?

Railroad Crossing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Maker free?

Train Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Railroad Crossing 2 or Train Maker?

Train Maker is rated higher. Railroad Crossing 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Train Maker averages 4.7 from 849 ratings.

### Do Railroad Crossing 2 or Train Maker have ads?

Train Maker shows ads; Railroad Crossing 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Railroad Crossing 2 or Train Maker?

Railroad Crossing 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Train Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Railroad Crossing 2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Train Maker on September 21, 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.*