Comparison

Micro Panda vs Build A Train 2 Lite

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

Head to head
About

Micro Panda

Guide a panda through a 3D park, transforming objects into lamps with its eye beam. Compete against a time limit to light up as much of the park as possible and achieve high scores. Earn stars by reaching specific score milestones.

Highlights
  • Control panda with eye beam
  • Transform objects into lamps
  • Timed gameplay
  • Score based on lighting and jumping
  • Star rating system for stages
Features
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Control the panda with bright beam on its eyes, and light the park. How bright can you make it within the time limit? It's a panda's 3D action game! The panda moves toward the touched direction. The panda turns all the objects into a lamp with its eye beam. You have 99 seconds! Light as many objects as you can. Total score is decided depending on the lighting object and the jumping height. When you acquire constant Total score, the star is appended to the stage icon. Please do your best to aim to get three stars. Please Enjoy it!

About

Build A Train 2 Lite

Design custom trains and maps, then drive them on your creations. This game allows kids to mix and match train parts, choose colors, and build unique landscapes. Unlock new elements through gameplay for endless train adventures.

Highlights
  • Customize train engines and cars
  • 64 color options for trains
  • Map builder with terrain and track design
  • Configure train with up to 8 engines/cars
  • Drive trains on custom maps
  • Unlockable content through gameplay
Features
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Build A Train 2 is the sequel to the top train app Build A Train! MILLIONS of little train-lovers have enjoyed the original Build A Train, and many have asked us to be able to create their own maps. Well now you can! Build A Train 2 lets kids design their own custom train engines and cars, build their own maps, and then drive their trains on their maps. It is the the perfect one-stop train adventure for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's also a universal app – buy once, play on any of your devices. Even better, all future content updates are included FREE in the full version of Build A Train 2. 

 PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6.
 
Build A Train 2 includes the following features:
 • Customize your train engines and cars Choose from dozens of train templates to mix and match train bodies, windows, wheels, and more! • 64 fun colors available Color the perfect train. Literally thousands of possible trains will be at your child’s fingertips! • Map builder Design truly custom maps by selecting a terrain, a track layout, choosing the stations and even adding extras for flourish! Additional track layouts available via in-app purchase. • Configure your train Add up to 8 train engines and cars to your train configuration. Swipe through your train galleries, tap your favorites and drag them into place. Simply double tap to delete or drag a new one on top to replace. • Drive your train on a map Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points. NEW! Drag your control panel to the left, right or bottom of the screen! 
• Unlockable content Start with a few map elements and unlock items through gameplay, by driving on the maps and picking up cargo. Watch your child’s face light up as he or she earns new items! If you enjoy Build A Train 2, please let us know by giving us a rating or review on the App Store! We also appreciate direct feedback and bug reports, which we will address within 1-2 business days. Email us at support@playtend.com Enjoy!

Screenshots

Micro Panda4 screens
Build A Train 2 Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro Panda at none against Build A Train 2 Lite's 9. Build A Train 2 Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Build A Train 2 Lite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Micro Panda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Micro Panda against 4.9 for Build A Train 2 Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Micro Panda's written reviews are positive against 86% of Build A Train 2 Lite's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Micro Panda versus Build A Train 2 Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro PandaBuild A Train 2 Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings)4.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLPlaytend Apps LLP

Customer experience

Micro Panda

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.5%

Build A Train 2 Lite

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Micro Panda

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Build A Train 2 Lite

One-time9
  • Track 2$0.99
  • Track 3$0.99
  • Track 4$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Track 5$0.99
  • Track 6$0.99
  • Track 7$0.99
  • Track 8$0.99
  • Track 9$0.99
  • Track 10$0.99

Questions

Is Micro Panda free?
Micro Panda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Build A Train 2 Lite free?
Build A Train 2 Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Micro Panda or Build A Train 2 Lite?
Build A Train 2 Lite is rated higher. Micro Panda averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Build A Train 2 Lite averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Micro Panda or Build A Train 2 Lite have ads?
Micro Panda shows ads; Build A Train 2 Lite does not.

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