Comparison

Station Manager vs Train Valley II

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

Head to head
About

Station Manager

Build and customize your ultimate train station by adding various facilities and trains. Manage passenger comfort and expand your station's reach to attract more travelers. Create unique train combinations to cater to different passenger needs.

Highlights
  • Customize station facilities
  • Add vending machines, benches, info boards
  • Build arcades, VIP lounges, taco stands
  • Link carriages to create new trains
  • Expand surrounding area
  • Attract diverse passengers
Features
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All aboard this exciting journey to build the world's greatest train station! Customize your station with your favorite facilities and trains. Help your passengers travel in comfort by adding vending machines, benches, information boards and more. With fun features including arcades, VIP lounges and taco stands, you'll soon be everyone's favorite stop! Link different carriages to create new trains for business, tourism and more. Expand into the surrounding area to attract new passengers. It's full steam ahead for your spectacular new station! Watch as it fills with commuters, students and other travelers! -------------------------------------------------------- All game progress is stored on your device. Save data cannot be restored after deleting or reinstalling the app. Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games! Follow us on X(Twitter) for the latest news! https://twitter.com/kairokun2010

About

Train Valley II

Manage a growing railroad company through various eras, from the Industrial Revolution to the future. Build tracks, upgrade trains, and ensure timely deliveries to meet the demands of cities and industries. This tycoon puzzle game challenges you to keep your operations efficient and accident-free.

Highlights
  • Train tycoon puzzle gameplay
  • Build railroads and upgrade locomotives
  • Manage a railroad company
  • Meet city and industry needs
  • Over 227 levels
  • Unlock 18 locomotive models
Features
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Train Valley 2 is a train tycoon puzzle game. Take your railroad company from the days of the Industrial Revolution and into the future, meeting the needs of the valley's cities and industries. Build railroads, upgrade your locomotives, and keep everything on schedule without delays or accidents. Your company is in your hands! ● A Unique blend of Micromanagement, Tycoon, and Puzzle games putting you in control of your own company - that needs to help its local community thrive. ● A huge selection of Trains - 18 models of locomotives to unlock and more than 45 types of the train car - it’s up to you to keep things as efficient and cost-effective as possible, while the world around you gets more demanding! ● More than 227 levels to beat! ● Tons of puzzles to solve and tracks to build!

Screenshots

Station Manager4 screens
Train Valley II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Train Valley II at Free against Station Manager's $5.99. Train Valley II also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Station Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence 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 Valley II is free to download; Station Manager costs $5.99 up front. Train Valley II sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Station Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Valley II holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Station Manager's written reviews are positive against 52% of Train Valley II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Station Manager ships an update every 9 months, Train Valley II every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Station Manager versus Train Valley II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStation ManagerTrain Valley II
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (29 ratings)4.7 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29107 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB312 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdMETA Publishing

Customer experience

Station Manager

All ratings28 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative40.2%

Train Valley II

All ratings101 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

Station Manager

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Game not loading/stuck on loading screen
  • Cannot enter game after updates/OS upgrades
  • Save data lost after updates
  • Error messages upon loading
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  • Game freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Ad integration issues (disabling rotation, random ads)
  • UI elements overlapping or blocking buttons
  • Issues with specific train types (silver train)
  • Facility bonuses not applying or disappearing
  • Loading failures after language changes
  • Game becomes slow or laggy after updates
  • Issues with ad bonuses not working as intended
  • VIP events not appearing correctly
  • Text display issues after updates
  • Game not functioning after updates
  • Inability to equip items
  • Game crashing on older devices
  • Ad block causing game to not open
  • Issues with deleting platforms/floors
  • Game not saving properly
  • URL errors when changing language

Requested features

24 requests
  • Add a way to delete platforms
  • Add a restart or main menu button
  • Fix screen rotation issues
  • Improve camera controls (zoom out)
  • Add more levels or content
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  • Make money acquisition easier
  • Allow switching stations more easily
  • Adapt for iPhone Air
  • Add brighter color palettes
  • Make controls easier
  • Add a way to delete metro stations
  • Add a new character named Isaac
  • Add a summer parade event
  • Add a way to reset save data
  • Fix the silver train bug
  • Add more save slots
  • Improve translation of character names
  • Add more station development options
  • Fix the issue with the 24-hour ad bonus
  • Improve UI and text display
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Fix the issue with the assistant/pop-ups
  • Add more train types
  • Make the game more engaging in later stages

Train Valley II

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Station Manager

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Train Valley II

One-time6
  • Passenger Flow Pack$0.99
  • Ruby Bundle$4.99
  • Sapphire Bundle$5.99
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  • Emerald Bundle$5.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Epic Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Station Manager free?
Station Manager costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Valley II free?
Train Valley II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Station Manager or Train Valley II?
Train Valley II is rated higher. Station Manager averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Train Valley II averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.
Do Station Manager or Train Valley II have ads?
Station Manager shows ads; Train Valley II does not.
Which is updated more often, Station Manager or Train Valley II?
Station Manager ships an update every 9 months, and Train Valley II every 5 months. Most recently, Station Manager was updated on October 29, 2026 and Train Valley II on October 22, 2026.

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