# Rainbocorns vs Bob the train

The clearest difference is rating: Rainbocorns at 4.2 against Bob the train's 2.5. Rainbocorns also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bob the train's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rainbocorns sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bob the train asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rainbocorns holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbocorns has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rainbocorns ships an update every 19 months, Bob the train every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbocorns | Bob the train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbocorns/id1595064123/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-the-train/id1658501134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 188 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tap Tap Tales, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/953158919) | [CASTIFY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661461092) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbocorns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbocorns/id1595064123)

Engage in creative activities, learning games, and virtual spa treatments with magical creatures. Care for pets, decorate sweets, and explore a wild world filled with fun challenges.

**Highlights:** Virtual spa and hairdresser, Creative decoration activities, Pet care and feeding simulation, Educational learning games, Puzzles and mazes, Animal sound quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little StarsPack + no ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium stars pack + no ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Stars pack + no ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bob the train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-the-train/id1658501134)

This app features a friendly talking train that entertains and educates young children. It teaches basic concepts like alphabets, colors, shapes, and numbers through songs and rhymes. The train also introduces animal sounds and healthy eating habits.

**Highlights:** Interactive talking train character, Educational content (alphabets, colors, shapes, numbers), Children's songs and nursery rhymes, Introduction to animal sounds, Promotes healthy eating habits, Designed for toddlers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainbocorns free?

Rainbocorns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bob the train free?

Bob the train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rainbocorns or Bob the train?

Rainbocorns is rated higher. Rainbocorns averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bob the train averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rainbocorns or Bob the train have ads?

Both Rainbocorns and Bob the train show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbocorns or Bob the train?

Rainbocorns ships an update every 19 months, and Bob the train every 3 months. Most recently, Rainbocorns was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bob the train on October 24, 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.*