# Train Conductor 2 vs Planes Control!

The clearest difference is price: Planes Control! at Free against Train Conductor 2's $4.99. Planes Control! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 140). Train Conductor 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Planes Control! is free to download; Train Conductor 2 costs $4.99 up front. Planes Control! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Train Conductor 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planes Control! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Control! has 6.8K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Train Conductor 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Planes Control!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Train Conductor 2 ships an update every 2 months, Planes Control! monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Conductor 2 | Planes Control! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-conductor-2-usa/id378772227/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318770095) | [Antonio Calvino Esquer](https://appshunter.io/developer/995217234) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Conductor 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-conductor-2-usa/id378772227)

Experience thrilling train control across iconic American landscapes. Swipe to connect trains to tracks and tap to prevent collisions in this fast-paced, addictive game. It's pure, chaotic fun, not a simulation.

**Highlights:** Control trains, Connect to tracks, Prevent collisions, Iconic American locations, Addictive gameplay, Challenging yet accessible

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🚂 Great train-themed visuals
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Lack of progression and unlocks
- 💤 Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Trains get stuck and won't start
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Facebook integration not working properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and cities to explore
- Difficulty settings or challenges
- Achievements and progression system
- Improved graphics and optimization for iPad


### Planes Control!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550)

Guide aircraft to safe landings while avoiding hazards like storms and enemy attacks. Control over 60 different planes and helicopters across 13 challenging levels. Engage in aerial combat, fight wildfires, and manage air traffic in this addictive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Draw flight paths for aircraft, Avoid collisions and environmental hazards, Pilot over 60 types of planes and helicopters, Engage in aerial combat, Fight wildfires with air tankers, Navigate diverse and challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 5× Rescue Teams. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all HD Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "Time Machine" levels! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "10th Anniversary" levels! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three crashes per game. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic levels and no ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20× Rescue Teams. | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50× Rescue Teams. | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good variety of levels
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Collision detection issues
- 🐛 Planes spawning off-screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iOS 14
- High score not recorded correctly
- Planes colliding off-screen
- Notification bar interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More level options and customization
- Ability to pause and resume games
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Difficulty settings for each level
- Leaderboards and achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Conductor 2 free?

Train Conductor 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planes Control! free?

Planes Control! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Conductor 2 or Planes Control!?

Planes Control! is rated higher. Train Conductor 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Planes Control! averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Train Conductor 2 or Planes Control! have ads?

Planes Control! shows ads; Train Conductor 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Conductor 2 or Planes Control!?

Train Conductor 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Planes Control! monthly. Most recently, Train Conductor 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Planes Control! on October 14, 2026.

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