# Wizard vs Ticket to Ride®

The clearest difference is rating: Ticket to Ride® at 4.6 against Wizard's 3.3. Ticket to Ride® also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 61) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Wizard costs $5.99 and Ticket to Ride® $4.99 up front. Ticket to Ride® sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ticket to Ride® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Wizard's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ticket to Ride®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wizard ships an update every 4 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wizard | Ticket to Ride® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizard/id404368228/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **34.6% of reviews** | 30.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #81 | **#5** |
| Size | 42 MB | 915 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizard/id404368228)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Card, #94 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Experience the challenging and habit-forming card game with a unique 60-card deck. Bid on tricks, score points by meeting your bid exactly, and master the strategy involving special Wizard and Jester cards. Play solo against AI or challenge up to four friends online.

**Highlights:** Unique 60-card deck, Simple rules, strategic depth, Bid on tricks to score points, Wizard and Jester wild cards, Play against AI opponents, Network game with up to 4 friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game design
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🎮 Faithful to the card game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🔇 Annoying sounds/voices
- 🤖 Biased AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not displaying properly
- Disconnection issues in network play
- Scoring errors

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- More player options (3, 5, 6 players)
- Undo/correct last move
- Dealer/bid summary indicators


### Ticket to Ride®

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Board, #7 Top Paid · Family, #75 Top Paid · Games, #84 Top Grossing · Family, #122 Top Paid, #142 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 (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bertie Hawkes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Locomotive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Erika Ford | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lumberjack Carriage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Oil Baron carriage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dolomite Dynamite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mina Larsen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Morten Jensen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Europe Character Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1910 Ticket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nordic Map | $6.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco Map | $6.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Asia Map | $6.99 | one-time |
| India Map | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nordic Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| India Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Asia Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Japan Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco City Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heart of Africa Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Switzerland Expansion Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Europe Map | $8.99 | one-time |
| Europe Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Round the World Ticket | $29.99 | 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 Wizard free?

Wizard costs $5.99, 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, Wizard or Ticket to Ride®?

Ticket to Ride® is rated higher. Wizard averages 3.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Wizard or Ticket to Ride® have ads?

Neither Wizard nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.

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

Wizard ships an update every 4 months, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, Wizard was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on September 25, 2026.

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

Wizard currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Ticket to Ride® at #5. 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.*