# Train Go for iPad vs Train Station Kit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Station Kit at none against Train Go for iPad's 11. Train Station Kit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 68%). Train Go for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (707 vs 34). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Train Station Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Go for iPad has 707 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Train Go for iPad's written reviews are positive against 91% of Train Station Kit's.

Train Go for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Train Station Kit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Go for iPad | Train Station Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-go-for-ipad/id1203112212/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-kit/id1222326214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **707** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% 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 | 231 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **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 for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-go-for-ipad/id1203112212)

Design and build your own railway networks with various track types, stations, and tunnels. Then, bring your creations to life by adding trains and controlling their movement through your custom-designed landscapes.

**Highlights:** Lay various rail types, Create elevated tracks and forks, Add train stations and tunnels, Place buildings and trees, Select and control trains, Switch train directions at forks, Adjust camera zoom and angle

**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 16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Trains Pack 18 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good and trainee-like game
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 👍 Variety of train models
- 👍 Allows free play without ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches causing loss of progress
- 💰 Many paid features/content
- 🚫 Limited free train/station options
- 🐛 Bugs causing trains to stop working

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing controls when placing certain track pieces
- Inability to delete/remove placed track
- Trains randomly stopping during operation
- Inconsistent save/load functionality
- Crashes and freezes when performing certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add more train models (especially steam trains and international trains)
- Implement train connection/coupling functionality
- Expand map/build area size
- Add roads, cars, and pedestrians
- Introduce day/night cycle and weather


### 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 for iPad free?

Train Go for iPad 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 for iPad or Train Station Kit?

Train Station Kit is rated higher. Train Go for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 707 ratings, while Train Station Kit averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

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

Train Go for iPad shows ads; Train Station Kit does not.

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

Train Go for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Train Station Kit every 2 months. Most recently, Train Go for iPad was updated on October 23, 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.*