# Hello Tower vs Electric Trains Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electric Trains Pro at none against Hello Tower's 5. Electric Trains Pro also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Hello Tower's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Hello Tower costs $2.99 and Electric Trains Pro $2.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Electric Trains Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hello Tower against 4.5 for Electric Trains Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Tower has 66 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Hello Tower's written reviews are positive against 83% of Electric Trains Pro's.

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, Electric Trains Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Tower | Electric Trains Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-trains-pro/id1579285327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 412 MB | 676 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) | [Evgeny Kolesnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579285329) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445)

Experience realistic airport ground control with this simulation app. Manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle emergencies across over 40 diverse airports. Progress from simple single-runway operations to complex hub airports.

**Highlights:** Airport ground maneuvering simulation, Over 40 different airports, Simplified and real-size airport versions, Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances, Emergency handling, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Tower Test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Frequent game over on small mistakes
- 🐛 Lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Flight freezing on runway holding and turns
- Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes
- 30-second departure timer disappearing
- Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway
- Levels not unlocking

**Requested features**

- Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities)
- Add an endless/sandbox mode
- Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues
- Implement a tutorial or walk-through
- Add a 'continue game' or save progress option


### Electric Trains Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-trains-pro/id1579285327)

Experience a dynamic and interactive train simulation with third-person views and intuitive controls. Drive trains, manage switches, and complete missions by transporting passengers and cargo. Explore free game modes on multiple maps with a variety of train models.

**Highlights:** Third-person view simulation, Intuitive train and switch controls, 26 challenging missions, Free game mode with cargo/passenger transport, 28 unique train models, Multiple supported languages

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Tower free?

Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Electric Trains Pro free?

Electric Trains Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Tower or Electric Trains Pro?

Electric Trains Pro is rated higher. Hello Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Electric Trains Pro averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Hello Tower or Electric Trains Pro have ads?

Electric Trains Pro shows ads; Hello Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or Electric Trains Pro?

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and Electric Trains Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on October 30, 2026 and Electric Trains Pro on October 30, 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.*