# Thomas & Friends vs Dynamite Train

The clearest difference is rating: Dynamite Train at 5.0 against Thomas & Friends's 4.4. Dynamite Train also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Thomas & Friends's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thomas & Friends sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dynamite Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dynamite Train holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thomas & Friends has 74K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Thomas & Friends's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dynamite Train's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thomas & Friends | Dynamite Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomas-and-friends-magic-tracks/id1126382960/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamite-train/id1144484939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652) | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) |

## What reviewers say

### Thomas & Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomas-and-friends-magic-tracks/id1126382960)

Embark on a magical train adventure with interactive mini-games and customizable train sets. Build your own railway, collect toys, and ride with favorite characters in this safe and engaging game for young children.

**Highlights:** Interactive mini-games, Customizable train sets, Collect track pieces, toys, and decorations, Play with favorite engines, Safe and easy gameplay, Ride and explore

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Frederico's Mini Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Great Race Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kana's Builder Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diesel's Builder Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Emily's Splash Mountain Adventure Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock James' Boulder Escape Adventure Box! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Percy's Haunted Castle Adventure Box! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Gordon's Quarry Race Adventure Box! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get All the Toys! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get All the Toys! | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Fun game
- 💕 Nostalgic for childhood
- 🥰 Loved by kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Dislike changes to character designs
- 🤬 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Trains get stuck in certain areas
- Purchases not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Bring back original character designs
- Add option to revert to old version
- Fix glitches and crashes
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases


### Dynamite Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamite-train/id1144484939)

Embark on a mission to demolish bridges by strategically placing dynamite. Time your explosions to create a spectacular show and prevent the train from reaching its destination. Careful planning is key to success.

**Highlights:** Place dynamite on bridges, Explode bridges, Stop the train, Strategic placement, Watch the explosion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thomas & Friends free?

Thomas & Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dynamite Train free?

Dynamite Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thomas & Friends or Dynamite Train?

Dynamite Train is rated higher. Thomas & Friends averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Dynamite Train averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Thomas & Friends or Dynamite Train have ads?

Neither Thomas & Friends nor Dynamite Train shows ads.

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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.*