# Train Go vs Train Station Kit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Station Kit at none against Train Go's 11. Train Station Kit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 78%). Train Go's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 34). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Go sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Train Station Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Train Go against 4.7 for Train Station Kit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Go has 1.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Train Go's written reviews are positive against 91% of Train Station Kit's.

Train Go ships an update every 6 weeks, Train Station Kit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Go | Train Station Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-go-railway-simulator/id1202066470/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-kit/id1222326214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) | [yuichiro hino](https://appshunter.io/developer/977501867) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-go-railway-simulator/id1202066470)

Design and build your own railway networks with various track types, stations, and tunnels. Then, place your favorite trains and watch them run on the custom tracks you've created. It's a fun and creative way to bring your railroad fantasies to life.

**Highlights:** Easy rail laying with tap controls, Create elevated and forking tracks, Add stations, tunnels, buildings, and trees, Place and control multiple trains, Switch train direction at forks, Adjustable camera modes for viewing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Railroad crossing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elevated station | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Buildings Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Buildings Pack2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Bridges Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Local Station | $0.99 | one-time |
| City station | $0.99 | one-time |
| Train Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Trains Pack 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Trains Pack 18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Trains Pack 16 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable tracks
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚂 Wide variety of train models
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Limited map/world size
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and camera management
- 🔇 No option to disable music

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to save progress
- Trains getting stuck or not responding properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control train speed and operation
- Underground stations and tunnels
- Freight trains and cargo transportation
- Interconnected multi-line rail networks
- Automated signaling and collision prevention


### Train Station Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-kit/id1222326214)

Manage and develop a bustling train station, attracting passengers and customizing trains. Experience a compelling story with engaging side events and a realistic background system that keeps time moving even when the app is closed. Enjoy a charming and relaxing simulation game suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Station development and management, Attract and manage passengers, Train customization, Realistic background system, Main story and side events, Photo mode for trains, Cute animal passengers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Go free?

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

### Is Train Station Kit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Go or Train Station Kit?

Train Station Kit is rated higher. Train Go averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Train Station Kit averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do Train Go or Train Station Kit have ads?

Train Go shows ads; Train Station Kit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Go or Train Station Kit?

Train Go ships an update every 6 weeks, and Train Station Kit every 2 months. Most recently, Train Go was updated on November 1, 2026 and Train Station Kit on October 24, 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.*