# ROME vs The Train Conductor

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Train Conductor at weekly against ROME's every 2 months. The Train Conductor also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99). ROME's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ROME costs $9.99 and The Train Conductor $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Train Conductor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROME has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ROME ships an update every 2 months, The Train Conductor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROME | The Train Conductor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-train-conductor/id6761768328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Kyle Lutze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713003668) |

## What reviewers say

### ROME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Strategy, #85 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead antiquity's greatest empire in this classic strategy game. Build your civilization, command massive armies in real-time battles, and manage your economy and affairs on a turn-based campaign map. Experience epic historical warfare on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Turn-based campaign map, Massive real-time 3D battles, Empire management (economic, civil, religious), 19 playable factions, Intuitive touch controls, Mouse and keyboard support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of classic PC game
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls
- 💎 Immersive and deep gameplay
- 🕰️ Endless replayability
- 🎮 Faithful to original PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Clunky unit control and formation management
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially in battles
- 🎨 Outdated unit visuals (e.g. Spartan hoplites)
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI in battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading campaign or battles
- Music and sound issues (multiple tracks playing at once)
- Unit selection and movement bugs
- Graphical glitches (oversized units, broken textures)

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More playable factions (e.g. Macedon, SPQR)
- Ability to control naval battles
- More historical battle scenarios
- Improved unit formation controls


### The Train Conductor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-train-conductor/id6761768328)

This app helps players track important in-game events like Arms Races, construction, research, and training. It ensures you never miss crucial Alliance Duel tasks. Designed by an experienced player for the Last War community.

**Highlights:** Arms Race event tracking, Construction timers, Research timers, Training timers, Alliance Duel task reminders, Player-built for players

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROME free?

ROME costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Train Conductor free?

The Train Conductor costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ROME or The Train Conductor?

The Train Conductor is rated higher. ROME averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while The Train Conductor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ROME or The Train Conductor have ads?

Neither ROME nor The Train Conductor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ROME or The Train Conductor?

ROME ships an update every 2 months, and The Train Conductor weekly. Most recently, ROME was updated on November 8, 2026 and The Train Conductor on October 31, 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.*