Comparison

Slingshot Train vs Train Evolution

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

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About

Slingshot Train

Launch trains from a slingshot to cause maximum destruction in various environments. Unlock new trains and upgrade equipment for even more chaotic fun. Enjoy hours of simulated train-wrecking mayhem.

Highlights
  • Launch trains from a slingshot
  • Cause mayhem and destruction
  • Multiple environments
  • Unlock varied trains
  • Upgrade equipment
Features
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This game is a train wreck - quite literally! Launch a train from a slingshot and cause as much mayhem and destruction as possible. Don’t worry - it’s perfectly safe, as long as you respect the safety procedures and don’t try it at home. Features: - Multiple cool environments to wreak havoc in - Varied trains to unlock and crash introduced in updates - Upgrade your equipment and destroy even more! - Hours and hours of pure joy Aim carefully and try to cause as much damage as possible with a train. Don’t let any limits stop you - this is the unleashed destruction that you’ve been waiting for! With multiple cool locales to explore there is always something new and exciting to smash… with a train! Ready? Launch and see for yourself! IGRS rating: 13+

About

Train Evolution

Progress through different eras of train technology, starting with vintage models and advancing to high-speed bullet trains. Collect and transport passengers to their destinations in this engaging simulation game.

Highlights
  • Train evolution mechanic
  • Passenger collection and delivery
  • Vintage to bullet train progression
  • Station arrival and departure
  • Multiple train eras
Features
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Do you like Trains, then this game is for yours. Evolve the trains by choosing right years and don't get fallback to olden vintage trains. Game starts with classic vintage train and travels to fastest bullet train. Collect the passengers in oddly satisfying way and de board them once you reached the station.

Screenshots

Slingshot Train4 screens
Train Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slingshot Train at 53% against Train Evolution's 0%. Slingshot Train also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (183 vs 2). Train Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Slingshot Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Train Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slingshot Train holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slingshot Train has 183 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Slingshot Train's written reviews are positive against 0% of Train Evolution's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Slingshot Train versus Train Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlingshot TrainTrain Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (183 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings183 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size394 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapNice Sp. z o.o.Taninty Game Studio

Customer experience

Slingshot Train

All ratings183 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.5%

Train Evolution

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Slingshot Train

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Paid for no ads, still getting ads
  • Game freezes on developer logo
  • Money cars get stuck, break off, glitch, fly everywhere
  • Level 26 tracks cause train to stop and fly upwards
  • Ad games get in a loop and don't clear
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  • Track stays floating when ramp is destroyed

Requested features

7 requests
  • More levels
  • Lower ad rate
  • Make rollercoaster version
  • Add loops and twists to rollercoaster version
  • Add more train sounds
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  • Hidden tracks
  • Achievements

Train Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slingshot Train

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

Train Evolution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slingshot Train free?
Slingshot Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Evolution free?
Train Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slingshot Train or Train Evolution?
Slingshot Train is rated higher. Slingshot Train averages 4.2 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Train Evolution averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Slingshot Train or Train Evolution have ads?
Both Slingshot Train and Train Evolution show ads.

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