Comparison

Trainwreck vs Celtic Tribes

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

Head to head
About

Trainwreck

Control train traffic by tapping signals to direct their paths. As you play longer, more trains appear, increasing the challenge to avoid collisions. Explore 10 distinct levels, from desert landscapes to the moon.

Highlights
  • Tap signals to control train direction
  • Increasing number of trains
  • Avoid train crashes
  • 10 unique levels
  • Varied train speeds
Features
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How many trains can you keep on the track? Tap the signals to make the trains go where you want. Be careful, as the longer you play, more trains will be added to the track, try not to crash! 10 Levels, from the Desert to the Moon Tips: Some trains move faster than others

About

Celtic Tribes

Build a thriving village into a powerful empire in this real-time strategy MMO. Recruit armies, gather resources, and engage in epic battles or diplomacy with other players. Utilize ancient magic and form alliances to conquer rivals and claim the throne.

Highlights
  • Build village into a large city
  • Recruit army and fight other leaders
  • Collect and use secret artefacts
  • Utilize druidic magic
  • Produce resources and trade
  • Conquer and defend villages
  • Join powerful tribes
Features
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Celtic Tribes - Real-time strategy for true chiefs Peaceful settlers as well as the battle hungry conquerors will have lots of fun in this epic MMO. You decide whether you expand your realm peacefully or by using your military expertise in glorious battles! Features: - Free to play - Build your village into a large city - Recruit a mighty army and fight against thousands of other tribal leaders - Collect and combine several secret artefacts and utilize their power - Use the magic of mysterious druids and let your enemies freeze in fear - Produce crucial resources and become wealthy through trading - Prove your strategic skills in conquering and defending the villages  - Join forces with other chiefs in powerful tribes - Perform exciting missions with special rewards - Relive the age of the Celts and the beautifully designed graphics of Celtic Tribes “The opportunities in the game, the cohesion of the tribes are simply unique!” From a village to an empire You start off with a small Celtic village in the green lands of Gaul. But do not get fooled - the beautiful land is anything but peaceful and the war is coming. The other tribes already have their eyes on your village. Some are looking for a new conquest, some search for a new trading partner and others simply want to welcome you in their tribe. Strategy is crucial Your Celtic village can only survive if you raise an army and get ready for battle. War is known as an alternative means of diplomacy and you are not the only chief aiming to establish an empire. It is only by working together with your tribe, can you ensure the success of your conquests and win the war for the throne. Use the Magic Magic runes support your army in battle. Your druids do not only reside in your village. They can also use the power of ancient magic to help you. The power of the tribes Your tribe can rule the world! Unite your armies and let all of Gaul tremble. No battle is too great, no conquest is impossible. Work together and every empire will contribute to creating your realm. The throne of the world Create a throne and rule over the world in the ancient age of the Celts. You will need the support of your tribe, a powerful army and fierce determination of a true leader. The support of your druids and their magic will not hurt either. Download the app for free now and experience exciting adventures in the ancient age in Celtic Tribes - the captivating strategy MMOG. Like us on Facebook: http://fb.com/CelticTribes Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CelticTribes Celtic Tribes requires an active internet connection.

Screenshots

Celtic Tribes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trainwreck at 5.0 against Celtic Tribes's 3.5. Trainwreck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Celtic Tribes's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

Both are free to download. Celtic Tribes sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Trainwreck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trainwreck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Celtic Tribes has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainwreck ships an update every 4 days, Celtic Tribes fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Trainwreck versus Celtic Tribes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainwreckCeltic Tribes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews—60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size479 MB136 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopernthStateXYRALITY GmbH

Customer experience

Trainwreck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Celtic Tribes

All ratings46 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral19.6%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews722 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative33.1%

Bugs and requests

Trainwreck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Celtic Tribes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing troops and lost progress
  • Broken login and account issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Laggy performance and constant loading screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Artifact trading or auction house
  • Improved village management tools
  • More animations and dynamic village scenes
  • Better tutorial and onboarding experience

In-app purchases

None

Trainwreck

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Celtic Tribes

One-time11
  • 140 Magic Potions$0.99
  • 600 Magic Potions$3.99
  • 700 Magic Potions$4.99
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  • 1,200 Magic Potions$5.99
  • 2,999 sale!$8.99
  • 1,400 Magic Potions$8.99
  • 3,000 Magic Potions$11.99
  • 4,999 sale!$13.99
  • 3,100 Magic Potions$17.99
  • 5,000 Magic Potions$19.99
  • 20,000 Magic Potions$89.99

Questions

Is Trainwreck free?
Trainwreck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Celtic Tribes free?
Celtic Tribes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainwreck or Celtic Tribes?
Trainwreck is rated higher. Trainwreck averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Celtic Tribes averages 3.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Trainwreck or Celtic Tribes have ads?
Celtic Tribes shows ads; Trainwreck does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainwreck or Celtic Tribes?
Trainwreck ships an update every 4 days, and Celtic Tribes fortnightly. Most recently, Trainwreck was updated on October 29, 2026 and Celtic Tribes on October 29, 2026.

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