# Train Party vs Runner Coaster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Party at none against Runner Coaster's 1. Train Party also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). Runner Coaster's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 49) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Train Party asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Train Party against 4.6 for Runner Coaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runner Coaster has 17K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Train Party's written reviews are positive against 78% of Runner Coaster's.

Train Party ships an update every 4 months, Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Party | Runner Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-party/id1209879121/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funside Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080400184) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-party/id1209879121)

A cooperative or competitive group game where players build a train route around obstacles to keep the train on track. The train speeds up and lengthens as it goes, challenging players to work together or be the last one standing.

**Highlights:** Cooperative and Competitive modes, Build train routes around obstacles, Dynamic train speed and length, Multiple environments to play through, Remove obstacles and use dynamite, Pause train at stations for time

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runner Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527)

Experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride while navigating challenging obstacle courses. Collect passengers and avoid traps to reach the end of each attraction. Unlock new skins and levels by mastering speed and agility.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Passenger collection, Speed and agility challenges, Unlockable skins, Multiple levels with unique challenges, Multiplier rewards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Entertaining and engaging
- 🎢 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sound issues
- 🔍 Lack of progression options
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly turning off
- Difficulty progressing to higher levels

**Requested features**

- More rider options to progress
- Additional levels and content
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Party free?

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

### Is Runner Coaster free?

Runner Coaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Party or Runner Coaster?

Runner Coaster is rated higher. Train Party averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Runner Coaster averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Train Party or Runner Coaster have ads?

Runner Coaster shows ads; Train Party does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Party or Runner Coaster?

Train Party ships an update every 4 months, and Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Train Party was updated on November 2, 2026 and Runner Coaster on November 12, 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.*