# Train Maker vs Rail World!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Maker at none against Rail World!'s 1. Train Maker also leads on ratings volume (870 vs 11). Rail World!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rail World! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Train Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rail World! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Maker has 870 ratings behind it against 11, 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 90% of Rail World!'s.

Train Maker ships an update every 3 months, Rail World! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Maker | Rail World! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-world/id6738320324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **870** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **90.1% 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 | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) | [Katsuya Maezono](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780197564) |

## 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


### Rail World!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-world/id6738320324)

Experience Japanese railways from multiple perspectives. Drive trains as the engineer, observe them like a miniature diorama, or enjoy the scenery as a passenger. This game offers diverse ways to engage with a virtual train world.

**Highlights:** Drive trains as engineer, Diorama view, Passenger view, Explore 20km routes, Future route/vehicle additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 早朝、夕方シナリオ | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Maker free?

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

### Is Rail World! free?

Rail World! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Maker or Rail World!?

Rail World! is rated higher. Train Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while Rail World! averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Train Maker or Rail World! have ads?

Both Train Maker and Rail World! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Maker or Rail World!?

Train Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Rail World! fortnightly. Most recently, Train Maker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Rail World! 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.*