Comparison

Train Station Kit vs Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Train Station Kit

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
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A simple station game you can play anytime to pass the time! [Features] - Experience a day in the life of a station—brought to life in stunning detail! - Recreate a bustling hub with over 100,000 daily passengers, all represented by lively characters! - Even when you close the app, time keeps moving with a realistic background system. - Relax and simply watch your station—you’ll find it soothing and enjoyable. - A main story packed with drama, plus tons of fun side events to discover! - Just watching the trains run along the rails is entertaining in itself. - Double the fun by snapping photos of your favorite trains! - Cute animal passengers have joined the fun, making your station even more charming. [Gameplay] Build a brand-new station, place items, and attract more and more passengers! As customers use your station, its reputation grows and the crowd increases. Once you’re stable, decide the direction of development—will your station become a tourist hotspot or a commercial hub? As your station expands, you’ll unlock the train yard, where you can customize trains with your favorite colors and designs! [Story] After a major failure at work, you—once an elite employee—are reassigned to this unusual project. Here, you take on the role of Stationmaster, joined by three energetic “station girls” assigned to support you. Together, you must tackle the ambitious mission of handling 500,000 passengers in a single day. What secrets lie in the Stationmaster’s past…? And what is the true purpose behind this project…? [From the Developers] Because it’s a train-themed game, both adults and kids can enjoy playing together! At first it might feel a little challenging, so we recommend parents play alongside younger kids. We plan to keep adding new elements and features in future updates to make the experience even more fun. We’d love for you to download the game and start building your dream station today!

About

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

Experience railway operations as either a driver or conductor. Manage doors, ensure passenger safety, and navigate the train to its destination. Choose between distinct modes for varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Driver Mode
  • Conductor Mode
  • One-man Operator Mode
  • Door operation
  • Safety checks
  • Emergency stops
Features
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You can play both "driver" and "conductor" modes. ・In the "Conductor Mode," you will open and close doors and check for safety as you drive the tram to the end of the line. If the train is about to collide with a passenger, you can arrange for an emergency stop without hesitation. ・In "Driver Mode," you drive the Railway to the end of the line. The doors are opened and closed by the conductor. ・In "One-man Operator Mode," you are in charge of operating the doors in addition to driving the train.

Screenshots

Train Station Kit4 screens
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Station Kit at none against Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s 8. Train Station Kit also leads on ads (none vs shown). Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Train Station Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Train Station Kit against 4.7 for Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Train Station Kit's written reviews are positive against 88% of Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Station Kit ships an update every 2 months, Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Train Station Kit versus Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Station KitTrain Crew Sim 2 (Railway)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better88.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB469 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeryuichiro hinoHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

Train Station Kit

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.7%

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

None

Train Station Kit

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

One-time8
  • LED Headlight$0.99
  • Unlock the 4000 Series Train$1.99
  • Unlock Vehicles$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock Stages$1.99
  • Unlock Series 10000 train$1.99
  • Unlock Series 100 train$1.99
  • Unlock Limited Express$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99

Questions

Is Train Station Kit free?
Train Station Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) free?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Station Kit or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?
Train Station Kit is rated higher. Train Station Kit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Train Station Kit or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) have ads?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) shows ads; Train Station Kit does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Station Kit or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?
Train Station Kit ships an update every 2 months, and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Station Kit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) on October 30, 2026.

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