# Monthly Idol vs Train Driver

The clearest difference is rating: Monthly Idol at 4.6 against Train Driver's 3.4. Monthly Idol also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 8). Train Driver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monthly Idol sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Train Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monthly Idol holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monthly Idol has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Monthly Idol's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Driver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monthly Idol ships an update every 3 weeks, Train Driver daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monthly Idol | Train Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monthly-idol/id1407604160/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1511802027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 249 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sora Ryoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136647319) | [Emad Attia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020817080) |

## What reviewers say

### Monthly Idol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monthly-idol/id1407604160)

Manage your own K-pop entertainment agency, train idols, and guide them to global stardom. Make strategic decisions about music production, schedules, and world tours to achieve success.

**Highlights:** Manage entertainment agency, Train girl/boy groups, Produce music and albums, Schedule idol activities, Organize world tours, Conduct auditions

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem 100 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Apple Tree | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Emeralds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads & screen expansion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Game speed 50% UP buff | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income increases 30% buff | $5.99 | one-time |
| Auto click fan's mind buff | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1,000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Apple Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Black Tiger Limited Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Blue costume set Girl | $9.99 | one-time |
| Theme Costume Package(Girl) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Theme Costume Package(Boy) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 300Emeralds + BONUS 50 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Train Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1511802027)

Experience the thrill of driving various trains, from bullet trains to freight and metro, on diverse tracks. Enjoy immersive scenery with zoom and adjustable viewpoints. Compete with friends for high scores in this endless, family-friendly simulation game.

**Highlights:** Select from bullet, freight, and metro trains, Choose from various tracks, Control train speed, Zoom and change viewpoints, Take and share snapshots, Endless gameplay, Compete for high scores

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monthly Idol free?

Monthly Idol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Driver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monthly Idol or Train Driver?

Monthly Idol is rated higher. Monthly Idol averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Train Driver averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Monthly Idol or Train Driver have ads?

Monthly Idol shows ads; Train Driver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monthly Idol or Train Driver?

Monthly Idol ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train Driver daily. Most recently, Monthly Idol was updated on October 19, 2026 and Train Driver on October 6, 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.*