# Train Driver vs LEGO® Play

The clearest difference is rating: LEGO® Play at 4.5 against Train Driver's 3.2. LEGO® Play also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 5). Train Driver's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LEGO® Play holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Play has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Train Driver's written reviews are positive against 43% of LEGO® Play's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Train Driver ships an update every 22 months, LEGO® Play every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Driver | LEGO® Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1558334503/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-play/id6502331190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Schreiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078770456) | [LEGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/347363505) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1558334503)

Control digital model trains with your mobile device. Supports multiple protocols and up to three locomotives simultaneously for an immersive model railway experience.

**Highlights:** Digital locomotive control, Supports multiple digital centrals, Up to 3 locomotives supported, Landscape iPad display, Protocol support (SRCP, MFX, Z21, WiThrottle, DCC++EX), Speed slider and function buttons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LEGO® Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-play/id6502331190)

This app offers a safe digital space for creative expression through building, art, and storytelling. Users can design avatars, build virtual homes, create stop-motion films, and share their work with a moderated community. It also includes fun mini-games and inspiring video content.

**Highlights:** Creative Canvas tool, Stop-Motion Studio, Brick Builder tool, Pattern Designer tool, Avatar customization, Digital home design, LEGO minigames, LEGO video content

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick mods
- 💡 Ability to post more than one photo
- 👍 Smooth and easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 👎 Lack of features compared to Lego Life
- 😕 Confusing interface and layout
- 🤔 Strict moderation process

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty logging in and creating accounts
- Inability to change avatar or username
- Posting issues and long moderation times
- Disappearing posts and comments

**Requested features**

- Bring back Lego Life
- Add more games and activities
- Allow posting of videos
- Implement a friends list and notifications
- Restore the trending page and community groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Driver free?

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

### Is LEGO® Play free?

LEGO® Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Train Driver or LEGO® Play?

LEGO® Play is rated higher. Train Driver averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LEGO® Play averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Train Driver or LEGO® Play have ads?

Neither Train Driver nor LEGO® Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Driver or LEGO® Play?

Train Driver ships an update every 22 months, and LEGO® Play every 9 days. Most recently, Train Driver was updated on October 18, 2026 and LEGO® Play on October 22, 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.*