# Train Maker vs Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Maker at none against Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s 8. Train Maker also leads on ratings volume (870 vs 12). Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Train Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Train Maker against 4.7 for Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Maker has 870 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Train Maker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s.

Train Maker ships an update every 3 months, Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Maker | Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-crew-sim-2-railway/id6452726865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **870** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 469 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


### Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-crew-sim-2-railway/id6452726865)

Experience railway operations as either a driver or conductor. Manage doors, ensure passenger safety, and navigate the train to its destination. Choose between distinct modes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Driver Mode, Conductor Mode, One-man Operator Mode, Door operation, Safety checks, Emergency stops

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LED Headlight | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the 4000 Series Train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Vehicles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Stages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Series 10000 train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Series 100 train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Limited Express | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Play | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Maker free?

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

### Is Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) free?

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Maker or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?

Train Maker is rated higher. Train Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Train Maker or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) have ads?

Both Train Maker and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Maker or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?

Train Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Maker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) on October 21, 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.*