# Lost Sock vs Iron Roads

Lost Sock and Iron Roads both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Lost Sock's written reviews are positive against 42% of Iron Roads's. Lost Sock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Iron Roads's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Sock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Iron Roads sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Sock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Lost Sock's written reviews are positive against 42% of Iron Roads's.

Lost Sock ships an update every 5 weeks, Iron Roads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Sock | Iron Roads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-sock/id1434522367/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-roads/id1621948033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Kretz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042055305) | [Cowleyfornia Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540600041) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Sock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-sock/id1434522367)

A humorous one-button game where you control a washing machine to prevent socks from getting lost. Collect coins to unlock a variety of quirky and colorful socks.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Spin and stop mechanics, Collect coins, Unlock unique socks, Humorous theme

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Iron Roads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-roads/id1621948033)

Optimize and grow your railway network in this challenging 2D train management game. Lay tracks, buy trains, and set routes to efficiently transport passengers and cargo. Enjoy board game-inspired mechanics for a cerebral optimization experience.

**Highlights:** 2D top-down train management, Lay tracks and set routes, Transport passengers and cargo, Board game-inspired mechanics, Resource token system, Universal purchase for iOS and macOS

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horseshoe Isle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Valley | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Dew | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mistra | $1.99 | one-time |
| Futura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Sock free?

Lost Sock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Iron Roads free?

Iron Roads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Sock or Iron Roads?

Lost Sock is rated higher. Lost Sock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Iron Roads averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do Lost Sock or Iron Roads have ads?

Lost Sock shows ads; Iron Roads does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Sock or Iron Roads?

Lost Sock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Iron Roads fortnightly. Most recently, Lost Sock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Iron Roads on October 16, 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.*