# Talking Tom & Ben News vs Dynamite Train

The clearest difference is rating: Dynamite Train at 5.0 against Talking Tom & Ben News's 4.5. Dynamite Train also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Talking Tom & Ben News's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 4). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom & Ben News sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dynamite Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dynamite Train holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom & Ben News has 36K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Talking Tom & Ben News's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dynamite Train's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom & Ben News | Dynamite Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-and-ben-news/id444946356/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamite-train/id1144484939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 279 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tom & Ben News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-and-ben-news/id444946356)

Create your own funny TV news broadcasts with animated characters. Talk to them, watch them repeat your words, and interact with them in a virtual studio. You can even upload your own media to co-create hilarious news segments.

**Highlights:** Talk to animated characters who repeat speech, Watch characters interact and tease each other, Co-create news with custom video/photo uploads, Record and share custom news stories, Interactive studio environment

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤣 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable news content
- 🎥 Ability to create custom videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔇 Audio issues (delayed or unresponsive)
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Concerning rumors about hidden features

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated pauses and delays in character responses
- Inability to record or save custom videos
- Inconsistent behavior when interacting with characters
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the TV button and video upload feature
- Fix the leg cracking and inappropriate behavior issues
- Reduce the frequency of ads and sponsor mentions
- Improve overall stability and responsiveness


### Dynamite Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamite-train/id1144484939)

Embark on a mission to demolish bridges by strategically placing dynamite. Time your explosions to create a spectacular show and prevent the train from reaching its destination. Careful planning is key to success.

**Highlights:** Place dynamite on bridges, Explode bridges, Stop the train, Strategic placement, Watch the explosion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Tom & Ben News free?

Talking Tom & Ben News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dynamite Train free?

Dynamite Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tom & Ben News or Dynamite Train?

Dynamite Train is rated higher. Talking Tom & Ben News averages 4.5 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Dynamite Train averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Talking Tom & Ben News or Dynamite Train have ads?

Talking Tom & Ben News shows ads; Dynamite Train does not.

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