Comparison

Hello Tower vs Tokyo Train! 3

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

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About

Hello Tower

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
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Airport ground maneuvering simulation of more than 40 different airports including  London Heathrow LHR, Philadelphia PHL, Miami Intl. MIA, Singapore, New York JFK, Las Vegas LAS, São Paulo GRU, Montreal YUL, Boston BOS, and many more.  Different versions of airports included: - Play the simplified version, where the airport is scaled down to an easy playable experience. - Play the real thing. Here the whole airport is in real size displayed, where all your skills are required. Features - Give pushback, taxi, holding and take-off clearances.  - Handle emergencies and try to release all flights on time in order to release the next level. From an easy single-runway operation at the beginning to demanding hub airports with multiple active runways where all your skills are required.

About

Tokyo Train! 3

Manage Japanese and Taiwanese train lines by dispatching trains to transport customers efficiently. Aim for high operating profits by balancing fares, waiting times, and departure costs. Enjoy over 50 railway lines with simple, intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Over 50 railway lines in Japan and Taiwan
  • Simple brain game mechanics
  • Transport customers for operating profit
  • Manage fares and departure costs
  • Express and bullet train gameplay
  • Customizable button layout
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Run Japanese Express trains! Train dispatchers, "Tokyo Train! 3" is a very simple brain game! Customers who love trains, customers who love games, everyone can enjoy it. No expertise required. We have prepared a total of more than 50 railway lines in Japan and Taiwan! (You can enjoy this game even if you haven't played the previous work, "Tokyo Train 1" and "Tokyo Train 2".) ・To everyone who will be a train dispatcher Dear train dispatchers, let's transport customers by starting various trains, such as local trains and limited express trains. In the previous work, commuter routes in urban areas were the main ones, but in this work, we have prepared many railway routes throughout Japan and Taiwan. In addition, some of the commuter routes that appeared in the previous work have been completely remade and reappeared. - Goal of the game Let's aim for high operating profits by receiving fares from customers waiting at the station! The fare in this game is a bit different from both reality and its predecessor. The fares you charge will decrease over time. income Fixed fare - waiting time before boarding - boarding time to the right end of the screen = fare income Customers at any station will receive a fixed fare, but the fare will be less due to the time it takes for the train to arrive at the station and the time it takes for the train to run to the right end of the screen. cost To depart a train, a "departure fee" will be charged according to the number of vehicles. Example: 30 for a 2-car train, 35 for a 3-car train, 40 for a 4-car train Operating profit is the difference between fare revenue and departure cost. Let's quickly provide trains to customers who are waiting at the station and quickly carry them to the right edge of the screen. In particular, the game features a large number of express trains and bullet trains. In addition to the fare for these trains, customers can also receive a "express fee". In pursuing operating profit, the method of operating the limited express is very important. Please play a lot and grab the tricks. ・Method of operation Operation is very easy. All you have to do is decide the number of train cars to depart and let the train depart at the best timing. ・Volume is plentiful We have over 50 train lines for you! In addition, rules that were not in the previous game will appear in the middle of the game, so please enjoy them. ・Railway to play JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR Tokai, JR West, JR Shikoku, JR Kyushu Tobu, Seibu, Keikyu, Keio, Kintetsu, Meitetsu, Odakyu, Nankai, Keisei, Taiwan Railway, Taiwan High Speed Rail Hokuso Railway Izukyu ・New features in this game In the Information Center, we have added a "Layout" function that allows you to change the layout of the buttons according to how you hold your smartphone. You can choose from three types: right-handed, left-handed, and how to hold the game console. ・Changes from the previous game In the previous game, the timing to receive the fare was the moment the customer boarded the car, but in this game, it is when the customer is brought to the right edge of the screen. In the previous work, the departure cost for limited express trains and bullet trains was slightly higher, but in this work, all trains are the same. "The effect of some buttons has been changed." Also new rules are coming. Instructions are provided in-game. ・Capacity is about 130MB The storage burden is also small. There is no heavy processing at all, so there is no problem with relatively old models. One game takes less than 3 minutes, so you can enjoy it easily. - No ads, no in-app purchases No in-app purchases. No ads. There is nothing to disturb the operation of the train. Please concentrate on the game. You can also choose the difficulty level from "Difficult/Normal/Easy". Children can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Let's share the results of driving on X etc.

Screenshots

Hello Tower4 screens
Tokyo Train! 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Tower at 71% against Tokyo Train! 3's 33%. Hello Tower also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Tokyo Train! 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

Hello Tower costs $2.99 and Tokyo Train! 3 $4.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tokyo Train! 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, Tokyo Train! 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hello Tower versus Tokyo Train! 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHello TowerTokyo Train! 3
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSascha Trachselmasahiro goto

Customer experience

Hello Tower

All ratings65 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative14.6%

Tokyo Train! 3

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Hello Tower

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • 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
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  • Game freezes/crashes, especially at Heathrow
  • Separation logic errors
  • Aircraft not selectable
  • Game hangs/freezes after updates
  • New UI is confusing and unreadable
  • Sounds missing after update
  • Focus on aircraft and readability worsened
  • Aircraft symbols obscured by labels
  • Tapping messages only selects aircraft once
  • Parking spots shown as available when occupied
  • Planes crossing paths and getting stuck
  • Aircraft becoming 'ghosts' blocking routes
  • Runway timer resets to zero before 30 seconds
  • Departure separation timer sometimes fails to appear
  • Recent updates have made the game fiddly and difficult
  • UI is worse after recent updates
  • Levels changed after recent updates
  • Game becomes unplayable after updates
  • Aircraft roll with extreme speed
  • UI for iPhones is terrible
  • Previous version was better
  • Custom game mode is buggy
  • Some airport orientations are off
  • Ground radars not oriented to true north
  • Cannot make aircraft move
  • Cannot park landed aircraft
  • Game ends with blocked runway when it's not
  • Impossible timings leading to penalties
  • Aircraft launching in both directions on the same runway simultaneously
  • Departure slot timer bug
  • Aircraft on final approach not being able to be directed away
  • Aircraft on runway preventing others from crossing

Requested features

23 requests
  • 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
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  • Add more realistic separation rules and traffic patterns
  • Improve UI and controls (smaller buttons, better organization)
  • Add option to designate departure/arrival runways
  • Add rejected takeoffs, emergency vehicles, emergency inbounds
  • Add ability to call a go-around
  • Allow custom stop points
  • Add more sounds for aircraft
  • Add a smaller tutorial airport
  • Add day/night environment switching
  • Add towing/pushback option for stuck aircraft
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add more content/levels, possibly a sequel
  • Improve graphics and aircraft dynamics
  • Add music and better menu
  • Add indication when flights actually depart
  • Add beacon lights to taxiway hotspots
  • Add more realistic taxi speeds and turnaround times
  • Add runway vacation instructions

Tokyo Train! 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hello Tower

One-time4
  • Hello Tower Test$0.99
  • Airport Pack$0.99
  • Sandbox test2 variants$0.99
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  • Airport Pack$1.99
None

Tokyo Train! 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hello Tower free?
Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tokyo Train! 3 free?
Tokyo Train! 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hello Tower or Tokyo Train! 3 have ads?
Neither Hello Tower nor Tokyo Train! 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or Tokyo Train! 3?
Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and Tokyo Train! 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tokyo Train! 3 on October 5, 2026.

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