# Railroad Ink Challenge vs Peg Duel

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railroad Ink Challenge | Peg Duel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-duel/id6471380908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horrible Guild](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460296043) | [Neil Rohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522614743) |

## What reviewers say

### Railroad Ink Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 📱 Intuitive user interface during play
- ⚡ Quick games perfect for short breaks
- 🏆 Daily challenge feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🌐 Server connectivity issues
- ❌ Resume game feature broken
- 🔐 Apple ID login problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Peg Duel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-duel/id6471380908)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*