# Ship Tycoon. vs Train Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Train Manager at 4.8 against Ship Tycoon.'s 3.2. Train Manager also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 40%). Ship Tycoon.'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Tycoon. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 238 and 941 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ship Tycoon.'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Train Manager's.

Ship Tycoon. ships an update every 2 months, Train Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Tycoon. | Train Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1192606549/reviews) | **[4.8 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 238 | **941** |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRADEGAME Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313478127) | [Xombat ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/453573467) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Tycoon.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1192606549)

Manage a global shipping company in this authentic online multiplayer business simulation. Compete with players worldwide to build the best shipping empire, starting with a single vessel and growing into a massive fleet.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer and single player modes, Manage a fleet of various cargo ships, Compete globally for best shipping company, Over 80 major worldwide ports, Simulates global economy and oil prices

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🚢 Interesting ship management

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Limited playtime
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Contracts not showing up at ports
- Ships freezing during delivery
- Crashes and screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add passenger ships and cruise liners
- Increase playtime limit or remove it entirely
- Improve server stability and reduce connectivity issues
- Introduce more ship types and customization options
- Implement a one-time purchase option instead of in-app purchases


### Train Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242)

Build and manage your own railroad empire from scratch. Compete globally, schedule international routes, and track your trains live. Choose between easy or realistic gameplay modes to become a railway mogul.

**Highlights:** Manage your own railroad empire, Create and schedule international routes, Track trains live, Realistic gameplay modes, Manage staff and invest in companies, Customize and upgrade trains

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kickstarter Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Deal | $22.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Realistic train operations
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Clear and easy to understand user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Requires paying to progress
- 🕰️ Slow pace of the game
- 🚂 Limited train selection, especially for certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Endless blue screen on launch
- Game freezes or crashes
- Issues with loading and logging in
- Inability to depart trains or make purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more train models and liveries
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add train timetables and running maps
- Allow trains to run automatically between destinations
- Improve the ticketing system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Tycoon. free?

Ship Tycoon. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ship Tycoon. or Train Manager?

Train Manager is rated higher. Ship Tycoon. averages 3.2 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Train Manager averages 4.8 from 941 ratings.

### Do Ship Tycoon. or Train Manager have ads?

Neither Ship Tycoon. nor Train Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Tycoon. or Train Manager?

Ship Tycoon. ships an update every 2 months, and Train Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Ship Tycoon. was updated on October 26, 2026 and Train Manager on October 27, 2026.

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