Comparison

THUNDON'S TRAIN vs River Raiders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

THUNDON'S TRAIN

Features
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- Different Mode B There is also a game B with rules for catching flames with a train. If you catch it on the train below, you will get a high score, so make the best use of it and aim for a high score. - Elements of gameplay As you play through the game, you will unlock new characters that you can use. The rules are a little different for each character. - Recreating a nostalgic atmosphere The instructions that come with the electronic game reproduce the atmosphere of the time. In addition, you can play with deteriorating reflectors and polarizers. I hope you enjoy the nostalgic sense of play!

About

River Raiders

Experience a modern take on classic arcade shooters. Navigate treacherous rivers, engage enemy forces, and manage fuel to survive increasingly challenging levels. Master precision flying and quick reactions to achieve the highest scores.

Highlights
  • Classic top-down jet combat
  • Responsive touchscreen controls
  • Fuel management for strategic gameplay
  • Progressive difficulty and unpredictable challenges
  • Offline play
  • Handcrafted maps inspired by classic era
Features
Currently charting
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The River Raid you remember, rebuilt for your phone. River Raiders is a modern tribute to one of the most iconic top-down shooters of the Atari 2600 era. No ads. No in-app purchases. Fully unlocked from the first second. Just you, the river, and everything trying to shoot you down. Fly fast. Shoot straight. Stay alive. Enemy tankers, helicopters, jets, and fortified bridges crowd every stretch of the River of No Return. Tight channels, scarce fuel, and increasingly aggressive formations make every run unpredictable. As you push deeper, the river narrows and the pressure climbs. Only the sharpest pilots survive. FEATURES - Premium and complete: fully unlocked, no ads, no in-app purchases - Endless arcade action with handcrafted maps inspired by the original era - Classic top-down jet combat rebuilt for modern touchscreen play - Fuel management adds real stakes to every run: slow down to refuel or push forward and risk it - Responsive controls with customizable layout for quick dodges and accurate shots - Progressive difficulty as the river narrows and enemy formations tighten - Universal: plays great on both iPhone and iPad - Full offline play, no internet required HOW IT PLAYS Bank left and right through twisting river paths. Time your shots to destroy enemy aircraft and blast bridges for high-value points. Fuel drains constantly. When the gauge runs low, finding a depot becomes a race against time. Study the river. Learn its patterns. Refine your route. Go farther than you did last run. How deep into enemy territory can you make it? Prove your skill. Become a River Raider.

Screenshots

THUNDON'S TRAIN4 screens
River Raiders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: River Raiders at every 6 weeks against THUNDON'S TRAIN's every 19 months. River Raiders also leads on chart position (#149 vs unranked). THUNDON'S TRAIN's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

THUNDON'S TRAIN costs $0.99 and River Raiders $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THUNDON'S TRAIN ships an update every 19 months, River Raiders every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
THUNDON'S TRAIN versus River Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHUNDON'S TRAINRiver Raiders
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB92 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHideki KuboLost Leaf Studio

In-app purchases

None

THUNDON'S TRAIN

No in-app purchases

None

River Raiders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THUNDON'S TRAIN free?
THUNDON'S TRAIN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is River Raiders free?
River Raiders costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do THUNDON'S TRAIN or River Raiders have ads?
Neither THUNDON'S TRAIN nor River Raiders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THUNDON'S TRAIN or River Raiders?
THUNDON'S TRAIN ships an update every 19 months, and River Raiders every 6 weeks. Most recently, THUNDON'S TRAIN was updated on October 15, 2026 and River Raiders on October 24, 2026.

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