Comparison

AC vs Mex Train

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

Head to head
About

AC

Keep track of scores for your Mexican Train Dominoes games. This app offers a simple and intuitive way to record player scores and calculate totals, making game management effortless. Enjoy your dominoes matches without the hassle of manual scorekeeping.

Highlights
  • Scorekeeping for Mexican Train Dominoes
  • Player score recording
  • Automatic total calculation
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Effortless game management
Features
Read full description

Keep score effortlessly for Mexican Train — the classic domino game the whole table loves. AC Mexican Train is built for how you actually play: fast score entry, a clear scorecard for every player, and support for whatever size set you own. PLAYS WITH ANY SET • Double 12 dominoes — 13 rounds • Double 15 dominoes — 16 rounds • Double 18 dominoes — 19 rounds Switch sets anytime and the scorecard automatically adjusts the number of rounds for you. EASY SCOREKEEPING • Add players and give each one a unique colored token • Tap any cell to enter a round score • Running totals update instantly — lowest score wins • Mark rounds as played so you never lose your place, even if you play out of order PLAYER PROFILES • Save your players across games • Track wins, losses, and games played over time • Rename or remove players anytime MAKE IT YOURS • Six color themes, from Train Yard to Midnight Express • Built-in "How to Play" guide with the full official rules — perfect for teaching newcomers Whether it's a quick Double 12 game or a marathon Double 18 session, AC Mexican Train keeps the scoring simple so you can focus on building your train.

About

Mex Train

A digital adaptation of the popular family domino game. Compete against three AI opponents, strategically arranging your dominoes to build the best train. Utilize hints to guide your moves and optimize your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Play against three computer opponents
  • Drag and arrange dominoes
  • Flip dominoes before play
  • Build your perfect train
  • Get play hints
Features
Read full description

Favorite family domino game. Play against three computer opponents. Drag ten dominoes to your home area to start each round. Before play, you can double-tap a domino to flip it around, and arrange your perfect train. Tap the question mark for a play hint (doesn't show, if no play available).

Screenshots

AC3 screens
Mex Train2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AC at every 7 months against Mex Train's every 16 months. Mex Train's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for AC against 3.5 for Mex Train. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 26 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 56% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AC ships an update every 7 months, Mex Train every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AC versus Mex Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACMex Train
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (20 ratings)3.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2026 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTodd WhiteheadPhil Stern

Customer experience

AC

All ratings20 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral21.4%
Negative21.4%

Mex Train

All ratings20 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

AC

No in-app purchases

None

Mex Train

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AC free?
AC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mex Train free?
Mex Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AC or Mex Train?
Mex Train is rated higher. AC averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Mex Train averages 3.5 from 26 ratings.
Do AC or Mex Train have ads?
Neither AC nor Mex Train shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AC or Mex Train?
AC ships an update every 7 months, and Mex Train every 16 months. Most recently, AC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mex Train on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons