# Runner Coaster vs Passenger Express Train Game

Runner Coaster and Passenger Express Train Game both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Runner Coaster's written reviews are positive against 38% of Passenger Express Train Game's. Passenger Express Train Game's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Passenger Express Train Game sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Runner Coaster against 4.5 for Passenger Express Train Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Runner Coaster's written reviews are positive against 38% of Passenger Express Train Game's.

Runner Coaster ships an update every 6 weeks, Passenger Express Train Game every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runner Coaster | Passenger Express Train Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews)** | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passenger-express-train-game/id6479777061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [Zain UI Abideen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735463401) |

## What reviewers say

### Runner Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527)

Experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride while navigating challenging obstacle courses. Collect passengers and avoid traps to reach the end of each attraction. Unlock new skins and levels by mastering speed and agility.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Passenger collection, Speed and agility challenges, Unlockable skins, Multiple levels with unique challenges, Multiplier rewards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Entertaining and engaging
- 🎢 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sound issues
- 🔍 Lack of progression options
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly turning off
- Difficulty progressing to higher levels

**Requested features**

- More rider options to progress
- Additional levels and content
- Improved performance and stability


### Passenger Express Train Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passenger-express-train-game/id6479777061)

Transport passengers to a park by driving a train through the city. Navigate to different train stations to pick up and drop off passengers for a fun and rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Passenger transport, Train driving, City navigation, Station visits, Earn rewards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 6 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Fun and amazing game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Purchase issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when trying to collect money from rides
- Purchase to remove ads doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Allow hiring employees without ads
- Improve item crafting process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runner Coaster free?

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

### Is Passenger Express Train Game free?

Passenger Express Train Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runner Coaster or Passenger Express Train Game?

Runner Coaster is rated higher. Runner Coaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Passenger Express Train Game averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Runner Coaster or Passenger Express Train Game have ads?

Both Runner Coaster and Passenger Express Train Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runner Coaster or Passenger Express Train Game?

Runner Coaster ships an update every 6 weeks, and Passenger Express Train Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runner Coaster was updated on October 17, 2026 and Passenger Express Train Game on October 17, 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.*