# AirCoaster vs Train Simulator Roller Coaster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirCoaster at 67% against Train Simulator Roller Coaster's 0%. AirCoaster also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Train Simulator Roller Coaster's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Train Simulator Roller Coaster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirCoaster holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirCoaster has 222 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AirCoaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of Train Simulator Roller Coaster's.

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, Train Simulator Roller Coaster every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirCoaster | Train Simulator Roller Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-roller-coaster/id1628089698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziconic](https://appshunter.io/developer/301561744) | [Rajani Priya Sanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610507013) |

## What reviewers say

### AirCoaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325)

Design and experience thrilling roller coasters with a powerful track editor. Explore community-created rides and share your own unique motion experiences. Optimized for immersive 3D on Apple Vision Pro.

**Highlights:** Intuitive track editor, Immersive 3D rides, Community track library, iCloud file management, Advanced track editor features, Shareable web links to tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full app | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome rollercoaster simulation
- 👍 Intuitive and flexible coaster editor
- 🌟 Impressive community and shared tracks
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Confusing controls and camera angles
- 🙁 Inability to ride own coasters without paying
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Toxic community with racism and inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to view community tracks
- Deleted coasters not saved properly
- Camera issues and track placement problems

**Requested features**

- Add more coaster types (wooden, winged, etc.)
- Improve scenery and theming options
- Implement better save/load functionality
- Add tutorials and better onboarding for new users


### Train Simulator Roller Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-roller-coaster/id1628089698)

Experience the thrill of operating a roller coaster in an amusement park. Sell tickets to eager riders, manage your speed on turns, and safely transport passengers to their destination. Unlock new themes and enjoy smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Roller coaster operation, Ticket selling mechanic, Multiple unique themes, Smooth controls, Speed management, Safe ride completion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Coasters | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirCoaster free?

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

### Is Train Simulator Roller Coaster free?

Train Simulator Roller Coaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirCoaster or Train Simulator Roller Coaster?

AirCoaster is rated higher. AirCoaster averages 3.8 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Train Simulator Roller Coaster averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do AirCoaster or Train Simulator Roller Coaster have ads?

Train Simulator Roller Coaster shows ads; AirCoaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirCoaster or Train Simulator Roller Coaster?

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, and Train Simulator Roller Coaster every 16 months. Most recently, AirCoaster was updated on October 9, 2026 and Train Simulator Roller Coaster on September 27, 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.*