Comparison

Crazy Traffic Control vs Train Manager

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

Head to head
About

Crazy Traffic Control

Take on the role of a traffic controller and manage traffic lights to prevent car crashes. Navigate increasingly complex intersections, unlock new vehicles and elements, and test your reflexes in this fast-paced puzzle-action game.

Highlights
  • Manipulate traffic lights
  • Prevent car crashes
  • Progress through levels
  • Unlock new car types
  • Discover new intersections
  • Control trains
Features
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Can YOU save travelling cars from accidents? Can YOU take the role of a traffic controller and manipulate traffic lights to keep the roads safe? Tap & change lights - you’re the one responsible now! Keep cars from crashing into each other Discover crazier and crazier intersections witch each level Unlock new car types, intersections, trains, etc. It’s time to find out! Imagine if traffic lights weren’t controlled automatically and someone had to manipulate them in real time to keep everyone from crashing into each other! What a job would that be! Crazy Traffic Controller is a unique mix of fast-paced action game and a puzzle game, in which you have to be observant and ready to anticipate the upcoming challenges. IGRS rating: 13+

About

Train Manager

Build and manage your own railroad empire from scratch. Compete globally, schedule international routes, and track your trains live. Choose between easy or realistic gameplay modes to become a railway mogul.

Highlights
  • Manage your own railroad empire
  • Create and schedule international routes
  • Track trains live
  • Realistic gameplay modes
  • Manage staff and invest in companies
  • Customize and upgrade trains
Features
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Are you the next Cornelius Venderbilt and railway mogul? Can you achieve a monopoly? In Train Manager you create and manage your own railroad empire where you build it up from nothing to owning routes all over the world. Compete to be at the top of the multiplayer leaderboards and challenge your friends and other real life train managers from all over the world. REAL LIFE TRAINS AND STATIONS Utilize the power of a train tycoon simulator to create a strategy where you can become as big as real rail companies like Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, BNSF, CSX, Union Pacific, Japan Railway Company or CNRC and claim monopoly. Create, schedule and explore international routes between train stations like Shinjuku, Hamburg, London Waterloo, Grand Central Terminal, Paris Gare Du Nord, Taipei, Roma Termini or Penn Station. Track your trains live when they drive from town to city or when they are staying idle at stations. CHOOSE REALISTIC GAMEPLAY You can play on two difficulties: either EASY or REALISM. Go the easy way to lower prices and increase profits or challenge yourself with realism where you have to be the manager of the smallest things like the fuel prices and taxes. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY Not only is it more convenient and easy to travel the railroads, but it’s also better for the environment compared to a car, ship or plane. Be a green manager and help bring more focus on transport of passengers and cargo by train. From steam engines to running on diesel to high-speed electric bullet trains - you are able to shape the future and set yourself up for success if you deploy the right tactics. Features include - Track your routes LIVE - Manage your staff - Invest in rival rail companies - Put your company on the stock market - Create or join alliances with influential managers or friends - All the most known real life locomotive types - Buy and sell used cars and caravans - Customize and upgrade your trains - And much more! Become the CEO of a vast network of railway routes and trains and strive to take over the world and realize your dreams of a monopoly. Choo choo - all aboard the train simulator! This game is 100% ad free. Note: An online internet-connection is required to play this game. Please see the Trophy Games Privacy Statement to know more about your data protection at: https://trophy-games.com/legal/privacy-statement

Screenshots

Crazy Traffic Control4 screens
Train Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Train Manager at 4.8 against Crazy Traffic Control's 4.2. Train Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Crazy Traffic Control sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 941 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Crazy Traffic Control's written reviews are positive against 52% of Train Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy Traffic Control ships an update every 2 months, Train Manager fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crazy Traffic Control versus Train Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy Traffic ControlTrain Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.7K ratings)4.8 (941 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better941
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size585 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBoomHits sp. z o.o.Xombat ApS

Customer experience

Crazy Traffic Control

All ratings1,704 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews547 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral14.6%
Negative56.5%

Train Manager

All ratings927 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral18.0%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Crazy Traffic Control

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches on certain levels
  • 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Intrusive in-game purchases

Train Manager

From 941 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Realistic train operations
  • 👍 Easy to learn
  • 👍 Clear and easy to understand user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 💰 Requires paying to progress
  • 🕰️ Slow pace of the game
  • 🚂 Limited train selection, especially for certain regions

Bugs and requests

Crazy Traffic Control

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cars crashing without player input
  • Game freezing after completing levels
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Inconsistent difficulty spikes
  • Checkpoint system not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more level variety
  • Improve level progression
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Provide an ad-free paid version
  • Add more customization options

Train Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless blue screen on launch
  • Game freezes or crashes
  • Issues with loading and logging in
  • Inability to depart trains or make purchases

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more train models and liveries
  • Implement sandbox mode
  • Add train timetables and running maps
  • Allow trains to run automatically between destinations
  • Improve the ticketing system
Show 5 more
  • Add more stations and routes
  • Implement a loan option
  • Add station-wise earnings and data
  • Allow custom route building
  • Introduce a faster-than-real-time gameplay option

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Crazy Traffic Control

One-time6
  • NO ADS Special$2.99
  • NO ADS$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
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  • Special offer$7.99
  • Sack of Coins$9.99
  • Suitcase of Coins$19.99
12 purchases

Train Manager

One-time12
  • Special Deal$0.99
  • Mini Package$2.99
  • Rookie Deal2 variants$4.99
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  • Rookie Deal2 variants$5.99
  • Standard Package$5.99
  • Rookie Deal$6.99
  • Kickstarter Package$9.99
  • Journeyman Deal$9.99
  • Expert Deal$22.99
  • Premium Package$22.99
  • Jumbo Package$49.99
  • Mega Package$99.99

Questions

Is Crazy Traffic Control free?
Crazy Traffic Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Manager free?
Train Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crazy Traffic Control or Train Manager?
Train Manager is rated higher. Crazy Traffic Control averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Train Manager averages 4.8 from 941 ratings.
Do Crazy Traffic Control or Train Manager have ads?
Crazy Traffic Control shows ads; Train Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Crazy Traffic Control or Train Manager?
Crazy Traffic Control ships an update every 2 months, and Train Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Crazy Traffic Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Train Manager on October 27, 2026.

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