# Train Valley II vs Tiny Connections

The clearest difference is ads: Train Valley II at none against Tiny Connections's shown. Train Valley II also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (52% vs 36%). Tiny Connections's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (610 vs 101). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Valley II sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Valley II holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Train Valley II's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's.

Train Valley II ships an update every 5 months, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Valley II | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-valley-ii/id1621285774/reviews)** | [4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 312 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [META Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659641778) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Valley II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-valley-ii/id1621285774)

Manage a growing railroad company through various eras, from the Industrial Revolution to the future. Build tracks, upgrade trains, and ensure timely deliveries to meet the demands of cities and industries. This tycoon puzzle game challenges you to keep your operations efficient and accident-free.

**Highlights:** Train tycoon puzzle gameplay, Build railroads and upgrade locomotives, Manage a railroad company, Meet city and industry needs, Over 227 levels, Unlock 18 locomotive models

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passenger Flow Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Valley II free?

Train Valley II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Connections free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Valley II or Tiny Connections?

Train Valley II is rated higher. Train Valley II averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.

### Do Train Valley II or Tiny Connections have ads?

Tiny Connections shows ads; Train Valley II does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Valley II or Tiny Connections?

Train Valley II ships an update every 5 months, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Valley II was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tiny Connections on September 25, 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.*