Raven vs Next Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raven
A single-player trick-taking card game inspired by ROOK®. Enjoy changing scenery and card colors as you play through rounds, with automatic dealing, sorting, and scoring to enhance the experience.
- Single-player trick-taking gameplay
- Dynamic scenery and card colors
- Automatic card dealing and sorting
- Bid-tracking and point counting
- Serene, atmospheric backgrounds
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Raven is similar to the ROOK® card game*. Raven is a scenic, single player card game where you work on a team to trump your opponents. As you play through the rounds, the scenery changes and so do the card colors. Play until the winning score is reached while looping through the serene, atmospheric backgrounds. Raven includes automatic card dealing, sorting, bid-tracking and point counting, so you never miss a beat. * Raven is not in any way endorsed by or affiliated with Hasbro, Inc. ROOK® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.
Next Station
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Welcome to Berlin! Grab your pencils and become the chief planner of Berlin's public transportation network! The vibrant German capital awaits your visionary ideas. Following the success of London, Tokyo, and Paris, the award-winning Flip & Write series "Next Station" by Blue Orange Games now takes you into the heart of the metropolis on the Spree. In Next Station Berlin, you face the ultimate challenge: design, optimize, and connect the transit lines of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Can you master the logistical puzzle and draw the most efficient routes across the districts? Immerse yourself in a captivating strategy game that delights both casual players and true tactical experts alike. The New Berlin Rules: More Tactical Than Ever! Berlin introduces brand-new, exclusive gameplay mechanics to your screen, expanding the familiar gameplay with added depth and strategy: The Big East-West Connection: Throughout the game, you must attempt to connect the two specific starting stations (East and West) for each of your colored lines. If you successfully bridge this gap, you will be rewarded with a whopping 10 bonus points at the end of the game! The S-Bahn Revolution: Use the new, strategically placeable S-Bahn stations to your advantage. These stations are true game-changers because they count double as interchange stations. Plan your intersections wisely to elevate your high score. Randomized Special Abilities: Before the start of each game, powerful special abilities are randomly assigned to the different colors. This means every single match requires a completely new approach and strategy. Deploy these abilities at the perfect moment to create seemingly impossible routes or bypass clever blockades. Challenging Objective Cards: 5 brand-new, exciting community objectives will challenge your strategic skills in every match. No two rounds are ever the same! Features & Game Modes 3 Diverse Game Modes: Whether you prefer a relaxing solo game, competing against challenging AI opponents, or exploring countless variations by combining different elements, Berlin offers endless replay value. Global Leaderboards: Compare your planning skills with the best metro network planners worldwide. Who will build the smartest transit network and top the high score lists? Achievements & Trophies: Unlock tricky achievements on your journey and rise from an apprentice planner to a legendary Berlin transit guru. Capital City Atmosphere: Let yourself be enchanted by the modern, urban visual style and a fitting soundtrack that brings the authentic flair of Berlin directly to your smartphone. Questions or Feedback? Do you need individual training or want to share your thoughts? Contact us anytime directly via the support section! We are here to help. Experience the perfect blend of logical thinking, forward planning, and the thrill of the perfect move. Lay down the tracks, connect East with West, and get the trains moving! Download Next Station Berlin now and create a transit network that makes history!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Raven at $0.99 against Next Station's $4.99. Next Station's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Raven costs $0.99 and Next Station $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Raven | Next Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Davis | BrettspielWelt |
In-app purchases
Raven
No in-app purchases
Next Station
No in-app purchases









