# INKS. vs Railbound

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Railbound at none against INKS.'s 6. Railbound also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). INKS.'s advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 117) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

INKS. costs $1.99 and Railbound $4.99 up front. INKS. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Railbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for INKS. against 4.8 for Railbound. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKS. has 1.8K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of INKS.'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Railbound's.

INKS. ships an update monthly, Railbound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INKS. | Railbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks/id1081847121/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #153 |
| Size | 443 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) |

## What reviewers say

### INKS.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks/id1081847121)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Casual, #92 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience a fresh take on pinball where each play session becomes a unique work of art. Smash an ink-covered ball across colorful canvases, creating vibrant layers and a visual history of your gameplay. Enjoy over 100 unique tables with perfectly balanced mechanics.

**Highlights:** Artistic pinball gameplay, Over 100 unique tables, Color-bursting mechanics, Visual game history, Share levels and scores, Tactical challenges

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vespa | Free | one-time |
| Plush | Free | one-time |
| 160 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Credits | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and artistic design
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying color splatter effects
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Unique take on the pinball genre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive or laggy flipper controls
- 🔋 Drains battery life quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🤔 Levels can be too short or repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Flipper controls not registering properly
- Game freezes or crashes on certain levels
- Powerups not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and gameplay variety
- Implement a sandbox or freeplay mode
- Include background music or sound options
- Add support for tilt/shake controls


### Railbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Casual, #160 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A cozy puzzle game where you guide two dogs on a global train adventure. Bend and connect railways to help carriages reach the locomotive safely, navigating over 240 unique challenges across diverse landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Bend and connect railways, Over 240 clever puzzles, Train-inspired mechanics (tunnels, barriers, switches), Comic-book-inspired visuals, Relaxing original soundtrack, Pick up cute friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INKS. free?

INKS. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Railbound free?

Railbound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, INKS. or Railbound?

Railbound is rated higher. INKS. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Railbound averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

### Do INKS. or Railbound have ads?

Neither INKS. nor Railbound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, INKS. or Railbound?

INKS. ships an update monthly, and Railbound every 3 days. Most recently, INKS. was updated on October 17, 2026 and Railbound on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, INKS. or Railbound?

INKS. currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Railbound at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*