Comparison

Railroad Ink Challenge vs Peg Duel

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

Head to head
About

Railroad Ink Challenge

Roll dice and draw routes to build a transportation network. Connect exits and expand your railways and highways to score points. Avoid open connections to prevent penalties and aim for the highest score in solo or multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling and route drawing
  • Network building with railways and highways
  • Connecting exits for points
  • Avoiding open connections for penalties
  • Solo play for high scores
  • Online multiplayer challenges
  • Leaderboards
Features
Currently charting
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In Railroad Ink Challenge, you have 7 rounds to make as many points as possible. Roll the dice and draw the routes to connect the exits around your board. Expand your network with railways, highways, and stations to collect points, but you will be penalized for any open connections, so plan carefully! Play solo to improve your best score, or challenge players from all over the world! HOW TO PLAY Each round you will have to roll the dice and use the available routes to build your transportation network and connect as many exits as possible. Expand your network to collect points. You’ll also score bonus points for your longest highway and railway, for building into the central spaces of your map, and for completing optional, time-dependent goals before they expire. You can also connect special structures to your network to trigger their special effects, such as duplicating routes, unlocking powerful special routes, and more. But beware: Try to not leave any open connections, as each one will cost you points at the end of the game. EXPANSIONS Forest and Desert expansions add special dice and rules to create even more intricate landscapes for your highways and railways. MODES Play solo with random objectives and join the online rankings or challenge players from all over the world with custom game configurations! The online leaderboards (Daily, Monthly, and All-Time) are completely cross-platform! • The wonderful art of the roll and write game by Marta Tranquilli, fleshed out and digitally enhanced • Network planning gameplay: try to make the best use of the available routes each round to create the perfect transportation network • Try to conquer the top of the online leaderboards (Daily, Monthly, and All-Time)! • Cross-platform, asynchronous multiplayer challenges with your friends! 100% Asynchronous multiplayer challenges Don’t like to wait while your opponents complete their turn? Fear not! With the 100% asynchronous multiplayer challenges, that is an issue of the past! Play a full game on your own, then post the challenge online! Players from all over the world will be able to play with the same dice and goals you had and try to beat your score! Who’s gonna get the best score? Railroad Ink Challenge is the official adaptation of the critically acclaimed roll and write game created by award-winning designers Hjalmar Hach & Lorenzo Silva and illustrated by artist Marta Tranquilli. To find more information about Horrible Guild, please go to https://www.horribleguild.com Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://www.horribleguild.com/customercare/ You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horribleguild/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/horribleguild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horribleguild/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horribleguild YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/horribleguild Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/horribleguild *IMPORTANT* Railroad Ink Challenge requires iPhone 6s, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro, iPad (2017) or later.

About

Peg Duel

This app reimagines the classic peg solitaire puzzle as a multiplayer experience. Challenge friends or a computer opponent locally over WiFi, with customizable board sizes and win conditions for a unique twist on the timeless game.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer WiFi challenges
  • Computer opponent mode
  • Classic solo practice mode
  • Customizable board size
  • Adjustable win conditions
  • Real-time move display
Features
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Introducing Peg Duel, a fresh take on the classic Peg Puzzle game made famous by Cracker Barrel restaurants. This exciting app reimagines the traditional single-player Peg Solitaire as an interactive, multiplayer experience using WiFi network technology. Available on phones, tablets, and other devices, Peg Duel lets you challenge opponents in real time—perfect for a friendly matchup with someone nearby, as long as you’re on the same WiFi network. No opponent around? You can still enjoy the fun by facing off against a Computer Opponent or practicing in the classic Solo Mode. The goal is simple yet captivating: jump pegs on a triangular board to leave as few as possible behind. Peg Duel stands out with its customizable settings, letting players adjust the difficulty to suit their skill level. The “Number of Pegs” option (4 to 14) can differ for each player, making it easy to balance the game—say, a 5-peg setup for a beginner and a 12-peg challenge for a pro. The “End of Match Peg Count,” synced across devices in WiFi Mode, sets the win condition, adding strategic depth to every round. In WiFi Mode, the app automatically connects two devices on the same network, displaying moves in real time on both screens for a lively, competitive vibe. Seeing your opponent’s progress as you plan your next jump brings a new thrill to this timeless puzzle. In Computer Opponent Mode, you’ll face an AI with semi-random moves on identical boards, offering a solo challenge with a twist. Solo Mode, meanwhile, is perfect for practice, with unlimited puzzles and options to replay your moves or peek at a solution from the app’s database. Peg Duel is user-friendly and packed with extras, including a 25-page PDF User’s Guide, viewable on your device or transferable to email, printers, or note apps. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a puzzle lover, Peg Duel offers a delightful mix of nostalgia and innovation—all tailored for local WiFi play. Download it today and jump into the fun!

Screenshots

Railroad Ink Challenge4 screens
Peg Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Peg Duel at Free against Railroad Ink Challenge's $3.99. Peg Duel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Railroad Ink Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Peg Duel is free to download; Railroad Ink Challenge costs $3.99 up front. Railroad Ink Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Peg Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Peg Duel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railroad Ink Challenge has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Railroad Ink Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Peg Duel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Railroad Ink Challenge versus Peg Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailroad Ink ChallengePeg Duel
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (205 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#104 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorrible GuildNeil Rohan

Customer experience

Railroad Ink Challenge

All ratings197 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral17.6%
Negative34.4%

Peg Duel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Railroad Ink Challenge

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Resume game feature freezes app
  • Apple ID login loop and authentication errors
  • App crashes during gameplay and tutorial
  • Game locks up after iOS updates
  • Crashes on older devices (iPad Mini 2)
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  • Desert expansion white screen on purchase
  • In-app purchase restoration not working
  • Server connection errors during scoring
  • Game Center account sync issues
  • Daily Challenge timeout and crashes
  • Scoring not saved to server
  • Exit scoring bug deletes game from history
  • Friend list navigation broken
  • Mountains challenge unplayable
  • Tutorial freezes at first dice placement
  • Crashes when using too many factories
  • Offline game results interfere with leaderboard
  • Password recovery impossible on iPad

Requested features

11 requests
  • Local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
  • All expansion dice sets (Rivers, Lakes, Future, Engineers, Lava, Meteor)
  • Optional tile placement mechanic
  • Personal score history and ranking
  • Larger maps with more turns
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  • Offline play without server dependency
  • Timer option for rounds
  • Randomized special square placement
  • View opponent boards after game completion
  • Better expansion rules reference in-game
  • Russian language support

Peg Duel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Railroad Ink Challenge

One-time2
  • Forest Expansion$1.99
  • Desert Expansion$1.99
None

Peg Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Railroad Ink Challenge free?
Railroad Ink Challenge costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Peg Duel free?
Peg Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Railroad Ink Challenge or Peg Duel?
Peg Duel is rated higher. Railroad Ink Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Peg Duel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Railroad Ink Challenge or Peg Duel have ads?
Neither Railroad Ink Challenge nor Peg Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Railroad Ink Challenge or Peg Duel?
Railroad Ink Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Peg Duel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Railroad Ink Challenge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Peg Duel on November 4, 2026.

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