# Train Maker vs Japanese Train Drive Sim 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Maker at none against Japanese Train Drive Sim 2's 14. Train Maker also leads on ratings volume (870 vs 7). Japanese Train Drive Sim 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Train Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Maker has 870 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Train Maker's written reviews are positive against 85% of Japanese Train Drive Sim 2's.

Train Maker ships an update every 3 months, Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Maker | Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-train-drive-sim-2/id1550494470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **870** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) | [Hiromi Hakozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626441902) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426)

Design and assemble your own unique trains by combining various carriages. Watch your creations travel through diverse landscapes, tunnels, and crossings, experiencing the journey with vibration feedback. Collect new trains and explore different camera angles for an immersive railway adventure.

**Highlights:** Freely combine train carriages, Eight diverse stages to travel through, Switchable camera views, Adjustable train speed and stopping, Earn track miles and use train roulette for new trains, Train collection and organization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Great gameplay experience
- 💡 Lots of trains to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💡 Requests for more features and trains
- 🔧 Need for improvements and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Trains switching order at the end of the line
- Limited to 16 carriages per train
- Restricted to 180-degree turns instead of 360 degrees

**Requested features**

- Add more trains (Hikari RailStar, Avlo, Amtrak Acela, etc.)
- Ability to create custom tracks and layouts
- Add more camera views and driving modes
- Implement sound effects and animations (horn, lights, doors, etc.)
- Allow multiple trains on a single line


### Japanese Train Drive Sim 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-train-drive-sim-2/id1550494470)

Experience realistic train and subway operation, managing doors, and enjoying diverse routes with changing weather and times of day. Encounter random events and engage in shunting tasks for an immersive simulation.

**Highlights:** One-man train operation, Door control, Multiple vehicle types, Variable weather and time of day, Scenic routes, Random accident events, Coupling and shunting

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Limited Express timetable | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlocke "Mizumaki – Nagaremachi” | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1700形車両を開放 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1100形車両を開放 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock trains with points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stages with points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock H-Ohdori〜Gobara route | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Series 200 train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Nanko〜Depot route | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock coupling operation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Series 3000 train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Coin-Based Restrictions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Normal Stages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Play | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Maker free?

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

### Is Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 free?

Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Maker or Japanese Train Drive Sim 2?

Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 is rated higher. Train Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Train Maker or Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 have ads?

Both Train Maker and Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Maker or Japanese Train Drive Sim 2?

Train Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Train Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Japanese Train Drive Sim 2 on October 27, 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.*