# MASH Touch vs Ticket to Ride®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MASH Touch at 80% against Ticket to Ride®'s 30%. MASH Touch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ticket to Ride®'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#3 vs #68). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MASH Touch costs $0.99 and Ticket to Ride® $4.99 up front. Ticket to Ride® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MASH Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

MASH Touch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MASH Touch's written reviews are positive against 30% of Ticket to Ride®'s.

MASH Touch ships an update every 2 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MASH Touch | Ticket to Ride® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mash-touch/id310316214/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#3** |
| Size | 85 MB | 917 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Albert Tam](https://appshunter.io/developer/310316217) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### MASH Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mash-touch/id310316214)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Relive the classic pencil and paper fortune-telling game with this digital version. It offers two distinct game modes and generates over a trillion unique, humorous stories about your future. Save your predictions and customize categories and characters for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** MASH Classic and MASH Square modes, Over 1 trillion unique stories, 44 questions, Spiral, number, or random predictions, Save stories, Custom categories and items

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Ability to create custom categories
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 😊 Great for parties and sleepovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🔒 Inability to save stories
- 🔒 Limited options to share or export stories
- 💡 Desire for more categories and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to see results
- Inability to use certain features like the number 3
- Issues with the save button being cut off

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load stories
- Option to email or share stories
- More category options and customization
- Improved stability and reduced crashes


### Ticket to Ride®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Board, #7 Top Paid · Family, #48 Top Paid · Games, #77 Top Paid, #86 Top Grossing · Family, #133 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a digital train adventure connecting cities across various countries. Compete with players worldwide, friends, or AI in this classic board game adaptation. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, including asynchronous play and local couch co-op.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with global matchmaking, Asynchronous play for busy schedules, Single-player mode against advanced AI, Local couch play option, Strategic route building and ticket completion, Multiple country maps and expansions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1910 Ticket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco City Expansion | $12.99 | one-time |
| Europe Map | $12.99 | one-time |
| Nordic Expansion | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Asia Expansion | $12.99 | one-time |
| Europe Expansion | $14.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ticket to Ride Sale Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Round the World Ticket | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics
- ⏱️ Rapid play mode
- 🤝 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing routes and trains
- 🎨 Confusing color schemes
- 🕰️ Slow animations
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing mid-game
- Incorrect scoring and card distribution
- Inability to rejoin interrupted games

**Requested features**

- Offline/local multiplayer mode
- Ranking/progression system
- Customizable UI/color options
- Ability to share purchased expansions
- In-game chat and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MASH Touch free?

MASH Touch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ticket to Ride® free?

Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MASH Touch or Ticket to Ride®?

MASH Touch is rated higher. MASH Touch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do MASH Touch or Ticket to Ride® have ads?

Neither MASH Touch nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MASH Touch or Ticket to Ride®?

MASH Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, MASH Touch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MASH Touch or Ticket to Ride®?

MASH Touch currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Ticket to Ride® at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*