Comparison

Train Kit vs Dr. Panda Train

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Train Kit

Build immersive 3D train worlds by easily dragging and dropping track tiles. Add trains, tunnels, and scenery to create unique layouts. Experience your creations from the driver's seat.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop track building
  • Real-time train simulation
  • Customizable train creation
  • Immersive 3D environments
  • Train driver perspective
  • Add tunnels, bridges, and scenery
Features
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Hop on board! Train Kit lets you build immersive little train worlds. EASY TO BUILD Simply add and move track tiles by dragging them with your finger while trains run around you. There’s no need to switch between modes – everything is on one screen. GET CREATIVE No rules, but endless options. Add trains, tunnels, junctions and scenery in a totally open-ended world. 3D Immerse yourself in a fully 3D world. You can even put yourself in the driver’s seat and see what it’s like to drive around your track from the train’s cabin. FEATURES - Add track tiles which snap together in a grid - Tunnels and bridges - Switching tracks allow your trains to take different routes - Drop trains and carriages onto your track - Create your own unique train by mixing carriages together - Simple train controls allow you speed up, slow down or reverse your trains - Adding scenery and building objects brings your world to life - Train driver view allows you to whizz through your world - No in-app purchases - No adverts

About

Dr. Panda Train

Embark on an exciting train journey, driving your own locomotive through diverse environments. Discover secrets, interact with passengers, and deliver cargo while learning and playing.

Highlights
  • Drive your own train
  • Explore three large environments
  • Discover hidden secrets
  • Free-form cooperative play
  • Deliver cargo and passengers
  • Visit unique train stations
Features
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Dr. Panda Train has pulled into the station! Put on your conductor hat and take passengers on a journey full of fun and discovery! DRIVE THE TRAIN!  All aboard Dr. Panda Train! Show your passengers to their seats and load your cargo to begin your journey. As you steam away from the station, help Dr. Panda drive the train, or say hello to your friends in the passenger car to stamp their tickets and serve them snacks! EXPLORE AND DISCOVER  It's full steam ahead! Have fun driving the train and exploring the world. Tour the jungle or steam through the desert--there's so much to see! As you continue on your trip, be sure to look out for all sorts of surprises! What will you discover? LEARN & PLAY TOGETHER!  In Dr. Panda Train there's plenty for kids to discover and learn, all by themselves, or together with you! Work together driving the train and loading cargo, or create stories when bringing passengers from one station to another. It's all up to you! KEY FEATURES: ● Drive your own train ● Three huge environments to explore ● Tons of secrets to find everywhere ● Free-form play that's great for cooperating and role playing ● Deliver cargo and help passengers to get rewards ● Visit over 12 unique train stations Privacy Policy As a designer of kids’ games, we understand how important privacy is in this modern, digital world. You can read our privacy policy here: http://www.drpanda.com/privacy About Dr. Panda Dr. Panda is a developer of games for kids. We develop games with educational values that help kids learn about the world. All of our games are safe and do not contain inappropriate content. If you’d like to know more about us and how we design games for kids, visit our website www.drpanda.com/about. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at support@drpanda.com or contact us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/drpandagames) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/drpandagames) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/drpandagames)

Screenshots

Train Kit4 screens
Dr. Panda Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Kit at 83% against Dr. Panda Train's 28%. Train Kit also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 53). Dr. Panda Train's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Train Kit costs $6.99 and Dr. Panda Train $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Kit has 2.4K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Train Kit's written reviews are positive against 28% of Dr. Panda Train's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Kit ships an update every 3 months, Dr. Panda Train every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Kit versus Dr. Panda Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain KitDr. Panda Train
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better4.1 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better53
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhd Apps LLCDr. Panda Ltd

Customer experience

Train Kit

All ratings2,380 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.4%

Dr. Panda Train

All ratings53 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%

Bugs and requests

Train Kit

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Trains flying out of the screen
  • Inability to place certain track pieces
  • Pieces moving unexpectedly when switching tracks
  • Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
  • Touch controls not always registering accurately

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more trains, cars, and other vehicles
  • Expand world/map size and allow for more building
  • Implement save/load functionality to preserve creations
  • Add more building pieces, decorations, and customization options
  • Improve stability and fix crashes/bugs
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  • Introduce new gameplay modes and challenges

Dr. Panda Train

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Train Kit

No in-app purchases

None

Dr. Panda Train

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Kit free?
Train Kit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr. Panda Train free?
Dr. Panda Train costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Kit or Dr. Panda Train?
Train Kit is rated higher. Train Kit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Dr. Panda Train averages 4.1 from 53 ratings.
Do Train Kit or Dr. Panda Train have ads?
Neither Train Kit nor Dr. Panda Train shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Kit or Dr. Panda Train?
Train Kit ships an update every 3 months, and Dr. Panda Train every 7 months. Most recently, Train Kit was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dr. Panda Train on October 19, 2026.

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