Station Manager vs Tokyo Train! 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Tokyo Train! 4
Become a railway dispatcher and manage Japanese trains during rush hour. Transport passengers, collect fares, and aim for maximum operating profit across over 50 routes. Simple controls make it accessible for all players.
- Manage Japanese trains
- Transport passengers
- Collect fares
- Over 50 railway routes
- Simple operation controls
- Adjustable difficulty
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Run Japanese Trains! Dear Train Dispatchers, let's keep on departing regular and limited express trains to transport passengers. "Tokyo Train! 4" can be enjoyed by anyone, whether you love trains or games. No specialized knowledge is required. We have prepared more than 50 routes throughout Japan! There are also new routes. (You can enjoy this game even if you have not played the previous games "Tokyo Train! 1/2/3".) - For those who will become railway commanders As a train commander, you can transport your customers by sending out various trains, such as local trains and express trains. In this game, the theme is the evening rush hour in Japan. Transport your customers from terminal stations to stations in commuter towns. We have also made it possible to enjoy separate routes for Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka, so you can play from the route of your choice. - Game goal Transport your customers, collect fares, and aim for the highest operating profits! Profit calculation formula ① Variable fare ― ② Ride time × ③ Number of passengers ― ④ Departure cost = ⑤ Operating profit ① Variable fare: When the train transports passengers to the station where they will disembark, you will receive a fare. The fare will decrease over time. Also, the farther to the right the station is, the higher the fare. ② Ride time: The ride time is displayed above the moving train. The ride time is deducted from the fare when the train transports passengers to the station where they will disembark. If you can transport passengers quickly, you can reduce the ride time. ③ Number of passengers Each station shows how many passengers are on the destination. ④ Departure cost: When the train departs, the departure cost is deducted. The departure cost is displayed under the departure button. ⑤ Operating profit: This is the goal of the game. Aim for great results! Many express trains and Shinkansen trains appear in this game as well. In addition to the fare, these trains also charge "express charges" from customers. In order to pursue profits, it is very important to know how to operate express trains. ・How to operate The operation is very simple. Just depart the train at the best timing. You can operate up to 5 types of trains. ・Adjusting difficulty Even if the route becomes complicated, the operation itself is easy until the end. By adjusting the difficulty at the information center, you can change the target number to clear the route. ・Plenty of volume We have more than 50 railway routes available! ・New features of this game You can now see the results of your operations on the timetable. In addition to pursuing profits from operations, you can now enjoy looking at the wonderful timetable. ・Changes from the previous game First of all, there is no need to consider the number of cars, and it is set that many passengers are already on at the terminal station. Also, in this game, the fare charged from customers varies from station to station, and the more to the right the station, the more. In this game, the fare is collected the moment the customer gets off the train. The departure fee is set in detail and fixed for each line. The concept of transfers has also been redesigned. Until now, transfers were made by clicking the downward arrow on the route map, but in this game, transfers are made when a train waiting to pass at a siding station connects with an express train, allowing you to shorten the ride time of the train waiting to pass. In the previous game, transfers were from local trains to express trains, but in this game, transfers are from express trains to local trains. - Capacity is about 130MB The burden on storage is small. There is no heavy processing, so it is suitable for relatively old models. Each game takes less than 3 minutes, so you can enjoy it casually. - No ads, no in-app purchases There are no in-app purchases. There are no ads. Children can also enjoy it with peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tokyo Train! 4 at none against Station Manager's shown. Tokyo Train! 4 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 46%). Station Manager's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases 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
Station Manager costs $5.99 and Tokyo Train! 4 $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Station Manager ships an update every 9 months, Tokyo Train! 4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Station Manager | Tokyo Train! 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd | masahiro goto |
Customer experience
Station Manager
Tokyo Train! 4
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
Tokyo Train! 4
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Station Manager
No in-app purchases
Tokyo Train! 4
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Station Manager free?
Is Tokyo Train! 4 free?
Do Station Manager or Tokyo Train! 4 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Station Manager or Tokyo Train! 4?
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