Comparison

鉄道パークZ vs Train Master controller

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

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About

鉄道パークZ

Experience the charm of model railways on your smartphone. This simulation game features realistic 3D trains from JR companies, engaging events, and extensive customization options for creating your own railway maps. Enjoy a rich railway journey with unique audio and music production.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D train models
  • Customizable maps and dioramas
  • Engaging railway events
  • Photo and album features
  • Authentic station announcements
  • Original music production
Features
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・鉄道模型の魅力がスマホに再現! ・車両はもちろん面白イベントが充実! ・JRグループ各社の協力を得て3D車両を再現! ・鉄道ファンで有名なヒャダインが音楽プロデュース! ・知る人ぞ知るアナウンサー、津田英治のアナウンス採用! 前作「鉄道パーク」からフルリニューアルした鉄道シミレーションゲームアプリ、それが「鉄道パークZ」です。 じっくりと時間をかけて楽しむ事のできる本アプリは、 鉄道ファン、てっちゃん納得の豊富な視点変更と写真撮影機能、アルバム機能を搭載。 変化の富む多くのマップがトンネルや陸橋でつながっており、列車の旅さながらの情景を楽しむ事ができます。 ●車両はもちろん面白イベントが充実! 車両はJR各社他鉄道会社から正式に利用許諾を頂いています。 全てのマップはレールやジオラマストラクチャを自由に編集可能で、田舎、大都市、複雑なレール編成や立体交差まで、自分だけのオリジナルマップを作成できます。 毎日プレイしながらマップを広げていくポイント走行はもちろん、イベントも充実! ●構内アナウンスは津田英治 鉄道ファンなら知る人ぞ知るアナウンサーが、ゲームの構内アナウンスを務めます。 ●音楽監督は鉄道ファンで有名な音楽プロデューサー ヒャダイン ヒャダイン プロフィール : 3歳の時にピアノを始め音楽キャリアをスタート。京都大学を卒業後、2007年 より本格的な音楽活動を開始しました。 ももいろクローバーZ、でんぱ組.Incなどアイドルへの精力的な楽曲提供を行う一方、SMAP、ゆず、郷ひろみなどのビッグアーティストや、アニソン・CM音楽・映画劇場版の制作など多岐に渡ってその才能を発揮し、圧倒的な世界観でシーンを席巻しています。 また音楽活動もさることながら番組メインMCとして、テレビ朝日「musicるTV」、フジテレビ「久保みねヒャダこじらせナイト」、NHK「ジユーダイ」などの番組にレギュラー出演中で、作家業を軸に多方面で躍進を続けるクリエイターです。 さあ、あなたも夢の鉄道の世界へ、出発、進行!

About

Train Master controller

Operate a master controller lever to simulate driving various trains, including bullet trains and steam locomotives. Discover special items to transform trains, create railroad crossings, and encounter diverse vehicles and landscapes. Stop at stations and enjoy interactive elements for a fun train simulation experience.

Highlights
  • Master controller lever operation
  • Drive various trains (Shinkansen, SL)
  • Special item transformations
  • Interactive environmental elements
  • Station stopping mechanics
  • Diverse vehicle encounters
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It is a train simulator that allows you to easily run a train by operating the lever. You can run the train by moving the master controller. Pull the master controller toward you to accelerate, and push it back to decelerate. A master controller is a lever for accelerating and decelerating the speed of a train. An icon will appear from the bottom left, so try tapping the icon. It transforms into various Shinkansen and trains, railroad crossings, tunnels, railway bridges, etc. appear. New function special items have appeared. There are 4 types of special items. If you use it, you can use the button for a certain period of time. 1. "Big Button": Tap this icon to make trains and bullet trains huge in two stages. 2. "Fumikiri": Tap this icon to open as many railroad crossings as you like. 3. "Freight Train": Tap this icon to pass the freight train. 4. "Tram": Tap this icon to bring up the tram. You can play by running various trains such as trains and bullet trains. Besides that, various things will appear on the screen. Please tap it. Maybe something fun will happen? Station icon: The distance to the station is displayed on the train with a gauge. The station is approaching, so please stop at the station at the right time. Linear Shinkansen icon: Transforms into a inear motor car for a certain period of time. Conventional line icon: The train changes into various trains. Shinkansen icon: Transforms into a Shinkansen for a certain period of time. SL icon: Transforms into SL (steam locomotive) for a certain period of time. Railroad crossing icon: A railroad crossing will appear. Tunnel icon: A tunnel will appear. Iron bridge icon: The iron bridge appears. Landscape switching icon: Change the route to a place with a different landscape. Horn icon: You can sound the horn. The heart will increase in a certain amount of time. A heart may appear when you tap a car, acorn, train, etc. There are many cars such as working cars, patrol cars, ambulances, fire engines, buses, special vehicles at construction sites, sports cars, compact cars, minivans, so please look forward to them as well. I would like to increase the number of trains, steam locomotives, linear Shinkansen trains and backgrounds.

Screenshots

鉄道パークZ4 screens
Train Master controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Master controller at 100% against 鉄道パークZ's 43%. Train Master controller also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). 鉄道パークZ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. 鉄道パークZ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Train Master controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Master controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of 鉄道パークZ's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Master controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

鉄道パークZ ships an update every 4 months, Train Master controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
鉄道パークZ versus Train Master controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter鉄道パークZTrain Master controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (25 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToei.advertising.ltdhiroyuki uchida

Customer experience

鉄道パークZ

All ratings25 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral18.2%
Negative39.0%

Train Master controller

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

鉄道パークZ

One-time10
  • 鉄パスチャージ 160円$0.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ 480円$2.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 480円$2.99
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  • Zパス$4.99
  • Zパス(プレミアム)$5.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ 1,100円$6.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 2,000円$12.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ 3.000円$18.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 4,900円$30.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 10,000円$64.99
None

Train Master controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 鉄道パークZ free?
鉄道パークZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Master controller free?
Train Master controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 鉄道パークZ or Train Master controller?
Train Master controller is rated higher. 鉄道パークZ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Train Master controller averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do 鉄道パークZ or Train Master controller have ads?
Train Master controller shows ads; 鉄道パークZ does not.
Which is updated more often, 鉄道パークZ or Train Master controller?
鉄道パークZ ships an update every 4 months, and Train Master controller every 2 months. Most recently, 鉄道パークZ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Train Master controller on June 7, 2026.

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