Comparison

My ABC Train vs Design & Run Train

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My ABC Train

This app makes learning the alphabet an engaging adventure for young children. Interactive animations and customizable boxcars bring letters to life, with authentic train sounds and surprises to discover. It's designed to spark curiosity and make early education fun.

Highlights
  • 26 interactive alphabet animations
  • Customizable boxcars with personal photos
  • Authentic locomotive sound effects
  • Tap letters for pronunciation
  • Discover animations and objects starting with each letter
  • Slide train to explore all cars
Features
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GiggleApps.com : "I can’t think of a better way to get my son interested in learning his ABC’s than this clever application." Satisfied Mom: "My toddler (2 1/2) loves trains and letters so we found this the perfect application for him. It's a wonderful application and very clever idea." ________________________ -> 26 fun animations illustrate the entire alphabet with loads of interaction! Even ABC Train's big green engine has many touchable features for your child to discover, before exploring the alphabet, one boxcar at a time, unlocking surprises along the way. Full steam ahead! *Each boxcar is customizable. To insert pictures of your child, Mommy and Daddy, or your beloved pet, follow the simple steps on the start page. Anything is possible! Use your imagination to make the ABC Train your own. *Toot the horn, puff the steam, ring the bell and operate the lights on the engine, accompanied by authentic locomotive sounds. *Slide My ABC Train forward or backwards to explore 26 cars filled with interactive fun. *Touch a "graffiti" style letter to hear it pronounced. *Tap the boxcar doors to reveal a shipment of clever animation showcasing that letter. *Be sure to help your child find other things in each car that start with that letter. For example, the "A" car features an alligator, who happens to be an artist painting an apple! For a more detailed list, visit our website. Please check out our other educational apps for children: -Big Top Circus -Five Little Monkeys -Old MacDonald -Word Wheel -The Bear Went Over the Mountain CONTACT US: With any questions at info@loeschware.com We will gladly get back to you promptly. Thank you! LoeschWare LLC ***LoeschWare cares about children and respects your privacy. *** My ABC Train: - Does not collect any information - Does not contain ads - Does not contain in-app purchases - Does not contain integration with social networks - Does not use analytics / data collection tools - Does include an indirect link to LoeschWare apps in the iTunes AppStore Please see our Privacy Policy for more details: http://www.loeschware.com

About

Design & Run Train

Design and build custom trains from various parts and templates. Then, drive your creations on tracks, controlling speed, horns, and switches while experiencing realistic station announcements.

Highlights
  • Design and build custom trains
  • Control train speed and horns
  • Use railroad switches
  • Experience realistic station announcements
  • Add and remove train wagons
  • Craft train parts from brick pieces
Features
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Design & run train games allow you to play and learn everything about train craft and driving. You will learn how to control a train as it goes around a track, activate different horns, control speed, add and remove wagons, use railroad switches, listen to real train station announcements, and train riding around tracks. Design & craft all the parts of the train to ride on railway tracks. You can build unique trains by putting together pieces of colorful bricks like a puzzle. You can select from multiple varieties of classical locomotive templates, which range from old steam train to powerful diesel locomotive to modern high-speed train. Optionally, they can create entirely new designs using various brick styles and train parts. Once a train has been built, you can thus go on the railway and experience exciting train riding adventures.

Screenshots

My ABC Train4 screens
Design & Run Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My ABC Train at 73% against Design & Run Train's 0%. My ABC Train also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Design & Run Train's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (23 vs 7). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Design & Run Train is free to download; My ABC Train costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My ABC Train holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of My ABC Train's written reviews are positive against 0% of Design & Run Train's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My ABC Train ships an update every 4 months, Design & Run Train every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
My ABC Train versus Design & Run Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ABC TrainDesign & Run Train
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better1.8 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings723 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 47 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoeschWareFarrukh Ahmad

Customer experience

My ABC Train

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative24.2%

Design & Run Train

All ratings20 ratings
Positive15.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

My ABC Train

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Volume not working for years
  • App crashes when trying to access camera/photos
  • App stops itself when photos are added
  • App crashes constantly, personalization not working
  • App freezes and requires reloading
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  • App cuts off in the middle every time
  • Pictures are blurry once inserted
  • App gets stuck on 'L' after customization
  • Game sticks on 'B' after customization
  • Recordings never saved
  • Update causes crashes
  • App quits suddenly sometimes
  • App crashes on letter 'S'
  • App closes after letter 'J'
  • Difficulty hearing recorded voice over background noise

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add shortcut menus to skip letters
  • Randomize letters for more interest
  • Allow movement between carriages during animations
  • Increase touch screen area for letter names
  • Allow customizing only one option (word, image, sound)
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  • Add settings for swipe to change cars
  • Add an alphabet index to skip to specific letters
  • Increase variety in train car content
  • Add more letters to the labeling feature
  • Bring back the vacuum cleaner animation for 'V'
  • Fix the 'P' car phrase issue

Design & Run Train

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My ABC Train

No in-app purchases

None

Design & Run Train

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My ABC Train free?
My ABC Train costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Design & Run Train free?
Design & Run Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My ABC Train or Design & Run Train?
My ABC Train is rated higher. My ABC Train averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Design & Run Train averages 1.8 from 23 ratings.
Do My ABC Train or Design & Run Train have ads?
Design & Run Train shows ads; My ABC Train does not.
Which is updated more often, My ABC Train or Design & Run Train?
My ABC Train ships an update every 4 months, and Design & Run Train every 47 months. Most recently, My ABC Train was updated on October 23, 2026 and Design & Run Train on October 24, 2026.

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