Train Kit vs Train Kit Junior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Drag-and-drop track building
- Real-time train simulation
- Customizable train creation
- Immersive 3D environments
- Train driver perspective
- Add tunnels, bridges, and scenery
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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
Train Kit Junior
This app allows young children to build their own train tracks and create virtual train worlds. It offers a simple interface for designing railroads, driving trains, and exploring different themed environments. The game encourages creativity and logic in a safe, no-fail setting.
- Drag-and-drop track building
- Interactive train driving
- Multiple themed worlds
- Tunnel and crossing construction
- Junctions and switches
- City building elements
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A new game from the makers of Train Kit - the award winning kids train building game. Train Kit Junior is designed for younger childen as a first introduction to building railroad tracks and creating train worlds. A simple one screen interface allows children to drag track pieces from a small selection and place them to create a track for the train. The train chugs arounds as you build, following the track as it is created. Train kit Junior is a creative educational sandbox game that encourages logic skills and creativity in a safe/no wrong answer environment. There are no goals or ways to lose which fosters a calm and thoughtful screen time experience. BUILD A TRACK Drag track pieces from the bottom of the screen onto the train track. Add or replace existing track. The train will follow the new railroad. Use the arrow buttons to browse through all the tracks created or to make a new one. DRIVE THE TRAIN Click on the driver button to switch to the train driver mode. See the world pass by as the train rides the track that you have created. Change speed or use the horn with the cab controls. EXPLORE DIFFERENT WORLDS Build in a selection of different worlds each with their own themed train. Choose a steam train rushing by hills and through tunnels or a city metro train navigating a world of skyscrapers and bridges. TUNNELS AND CROSSINGS Add crossings to create more complex tracks or build a tunnel through a hill. JUNCTIONS AND SWITCHES Add switch tracks to allow your metro train to access different parts of the city. Maybe your passengers need to visit the hospital or go to work in an office block on the island. CREATE A TRAIN CITY Drag the construction piece to your world to add a building. Drop it on again to build higher and higher until you have an impressive skyscraper.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Train Kit Junior at Free against Train Kit's $6.99. Train Kit Junior also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.6). Train Kit's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ads 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
Train Kit Junior is free to download; Train Kit costs $6.99 up front. Train Kit Junior sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Train Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Train Kit against 4.5 for Train Kit Junior. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 659 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Train Kit's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Kit Junior's.
Train Kit ships an update every 3 months, Train Kit Junior every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Kit | Train Kit Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.5 (659 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 659 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phd Apps LLC | Phd Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Train Kit
Train Kit Junior
User reviews
Train Kit
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun, simple, and satisfying game
- 🚀 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Allows for creativity and imagination
- 💫 Engaging 3D visuals and animations
- 🎢 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited world/map size
- 🚧 Lack of save/load functionality
- 🚂 Limited train and vehicle selection
- 🔧 Some issues with piece placement and controls
Train Kit Junior
From 659 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay for kids
- 🏗️ Creative track-building mechanics similar to Minecraft
- ✨ Variety of train models and customization options
- 👍 User-friendly interface suitable for children
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases with limited value
- 🐛 Game stability issues and glitches
- 💸 High cost for map expansions ($1.99 per map)
- ⚠️ Pricing model frustrates users without disposable income
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
Train Kit Junior
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game not working/crashing (reported by paying customer)
- Various glitches affecting gameplay experience
Requested features
4 requests- Make the game free or reduce pricing
- Add car kit junior version
- Fix age rating (currently marked for 4+ but better suited for younger children)
- Restore golden gears and engine collection mechanics from previous versions
In-app purchases
Train Kit
No in-app purchases
Train Kit Junior
- City Train$2.99
- Steam Train$2.99
Questions
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