Sid Meier’s Railroads! vs Synap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sid Meier’s Railroads!
Become a railroad tycoon by building and managing intricate railway networks. Optimize routes, transport goods and passengers, and grow your profits through shrewd business decisions and innovation. Compete with historical figures to become the greatest rail baron.
- Lay tracks and design routes
- Transport freight and passengers
- Acquire patents and trade stocks
- Build or buy industries
- Compete with historical figures
- Collect 40 famous trains
- Train Table Mode for creative building
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Become history’s greatest rail baron in Sid Meier’s Railroads!, a classic of the tycoon genre now available for iPhone and iPad. In this captivating mix of model train set and railway management simulator, lay tracks and optimise routes to establish lucrative networks of cities and industries, transporting passengers, raw materials and goods across continents. Grow profits through efficiency, innovation, and shrewd business decisions as you acquire valuable patents, trade stocks, and build or buy industries. Compete with world leaders and industrial titans to achieve the ultimate goal — becoming the greatest railroad tycoon of the age! === TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Lay the foundations of your railroad empire during the Gold Rush, then unlock the full game for more maps, trains, and 16 charming scenarios spanning the golden age of rail. CREATE AN EMPIRE OF THE RAILS Carefully lay tracks and design routes to transport freight and passengers, refining and improving operations until your railroad runs like clockwork. STEAM ACROSS 16 CHALLENGING SCENARIOS Test your entrepreneurial mettle in a mix of historical and fictional scenarios, each with a distinctive map and unique objectives. Establish the first passenger line in 1830s Great Britain, stitch together the American West during the Gold Rush, or help Santa with the Christmas rush at the North Pole! COMPETE WITH HISTORY’S BEST Take on world leaders and captains of industry. Grow your business by acquiring industries and railroad-revolutionising patents, or play the stock market and buy out the competition. BRING 40 FAMOUS TRAINS TO LIFE Play with historically important engines from early steam locomotives like Stephenson’s Planet, to the high-speed French TGV, and many iterations and innovations in between. BUILD THE MODEL RAILROAD OF YOUR DREAMS Take the pressure off in Train Table Mode. No competition, time limits, or financial constraints — just all you need to create a railroad that’s as fun to watch as it is satisfying to build. === We recommend playing Sid Meier's Railroads! on iOS 15.5 or later. You need 1.7GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 6S / 6S Plus and later • Any iPhone SE • iPod Touch (7th generation, 2019) Supported iPads: • iPad mini (5th generation, 2019) and later • iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019) and later • iPad (5th generation, 2017) and later • Any iPad Pro • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2006-2024 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Sid Meier’s Railroads!, Firaxis Games, 2K, Take-Two Interactive Software and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Synap
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Welcome to SYNAP: Mind & Memory Lab This is a brutal simulation laboratory built for your brain in the heart of the cyber world. Push the absolute limits of your memory, attention, and cognitive focus in a constantly changing and evolving matrix. In Synap, the core objective is to create the right connection. Solve increasingly complex puzzles in each level, sharpen your focus, and enhance your mind by building the correct neural bonds between cells. How long can your mind resist complex scenarios and utter chaos? This daily workout, requiring just a few minutes, is not just a game; it is a professional training simulation that generates new synapses in your brain and exercises your cognitive muscles. Features: • 3 Distinct Game Modes: Classic Arcade for baseline cognitive speed, unpredictable Chaos Mode to test distraction resistance, and the massive Pro Matrix to shatter all limits. • Clean & Minimalist Design: Immersive neon visual feedback and a flawless futuristic atmosphere to lock your mind purely onto the simulation. • Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Fluid mechanics designed for users of all ages and professions to keep their minds active and young. • Dozens of Complex Levels: A continuously evolving mental challenge with an increasing difficulty algorithm. Focus, plan your moves, solve the matrix, and unleash your mental potential today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sid Meier’s Railroads! at none against Synap's shown. Sid Meier’s Railroads! also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sid Meier’s Railroads! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Synap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sid Meier’s Railroads! | Synap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Feral Interactive Ltd | Ali Kiremitçi |
Bugs and requests
Sid Meier’s Railroads!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disappearing tracks
- Routing issues and inability to connect stations
- Map freezing and becoming unresponsive
Requested features
5 requests- Larger maps
- More scenarios and campaigns
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to buy/sell shares
- More train and engine variety
Synap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sid Meier’s Railroads!
- Full Game Unlock$12.99
Synap
- Remove Ads$2.99









