# Tiny Rails vs Train Station 2

Tiny Rails and Train Station 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Tiny Rails's written reviews are positive against 47% of Train Station 2's. Tiny Rails also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Train Station 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (81K vs 6.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Rails sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Train Station 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tiny Rails against 4.7 for Train Station 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Station 2 has 81K ratings behind it against 6.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Tiny Rails's written reviews are positive against 47% of Train Station 2's.

Tiny Rails ships an update every 2 months, Train Station 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Rails | Train Station 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-rails/id1159072426/reviews) | **[4.7 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-2-railroad-sim/id1427248206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K | **81K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 502 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [Pixel Federation Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/327215542) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Rails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-rails/id1159072426)

Build a global train empire from a single engine to a multi-car masterpiece. Deliver passengers and cargo worldwide, customize your trains, and explore beautiful locations. Enjoy a relaxing retro pixel art experience that continues even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of train set combinations, Global travel and landmark exploration, Train car customization for passenger happiness, Background gameplay, Retro pixel art and relaxing music

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Kickstarter Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eurotrip Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems (Tiny) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Care Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems (Small) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Care Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems (Medium) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Care Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and hard to put down
- 💎 Generous with in-game currency rewards
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and unique train management mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with crashes and progress loss
- 💰 Monetization feels too aggressive, with high costs for upgrades
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times for upgrades
- 🗺️ Confusing or unclear objectives in later checklists
- 🔍 Lack of organization and sorting options for train cars

**Reported bugs**

- Train not progressing when left unattended
- Rewards not properly awarded after watching ads
- Checklist progress not updating correctly
- UI elements becoming hidden or overlapping
- Crashes when trying to take in-game photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom routes or waypoints for the train
- More frequent or varied obstacles and challenges
- Better organization and filtering options for train cars
- Improved UI and optimization for newer devices
- Ability to have multiple save files or profiles


### Train Station 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-2-railroad-sim/id1427248206)

Build a global railway empire by collecting and upgrading real-life trains. Fulfill contracts, develop your station, and compete with other players to become the ultimate train tycoon. Explore new regions and participate in regular events.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade real-life trains, Build and develop your railway station, Complete challenging contracts, Explore new global regions, Participate in monthly events, Compete in leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TS2 Special Pack 7 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Mini Gem Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| TS2 Special Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| TS2 Special Pack 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| TS2 Special Pack 9 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Normal Gem Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| TS2 Special Pack 3 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 10 | $26.99 | one-time |
| TS2 Special Pack 15 | $27.99 | one-time |
| TS2 Special Pack 5 | $114.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚂 Detailed train models
- 💡 Relaxing and casual experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Excessively long task times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain desired trains
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and stability issues
- Glitches with in-game rewards and progression
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase specific trains
- Shorter task completion times
- More engaging gameplay progression
- Improved event and competition balancing
- Customization options for trains and stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Rails free?

Tiny Rails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Station 2 free?

Train Station 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Rails or Train Station 2?

Train Station 2 is rated higher. Tiny Rails averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Train Station 2 averages 4.7 from 81K ratings.

### Do Tiny Rails or Train Station 2 have ads?

Both Tiny Rails and Train Station 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Rails or Train Station 2?

Tiny Rails ships an update every 2 months, and Train Station 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Rails was updated on October 23, 2026 and Train Station 2 on October 23, 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.*