iRunTrains Lite vs Blunami Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRunTrains Lite
Experience a realistic 3D train simulator with intuitive controls. Drive, ride, and manage multiple trains across dynamic layouts. Enjoy immersive sound and physics, with options to customize scenery and add personal touches.
- 3D train simulation
- Intuitive train controls
- Run multiple trains
- Track switching
- Variable speed throttle
- Ride the trains
- Dynamic views
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With iRunTrains, you're just seconds away from fun. It's fun for any age and perfect for enthusiasts and novices alike! Play immediately; play repeatedly. A real 3D simulator! Watch and run multiple trains from any position or ride them like the engineer! Apple-featured "New and Noteworthy" **We're celebrating 9 years on the App Store. Thanks for all your support!!** See more screenshots and video at http://onomaly.com/iRunTrains.html You'll love iRunTrain's fun and innovative features. It's the most original train simulator! - No big setup or learning curve; drive the trains immediately - You control 'em with intuitive train controls - Run multiple trains on each layout - Track switching; switch the tracks just in time! - Variable speed train throttle - Ride the trains and keep an eye on your caboose! - 6 Awesome dynamic views to watch your trains - Seaside setting with loading dock - Full touch-gesture viewing and control - Pinch to zoom; Tap sides to pan; Drag to change view angle - No points, scoring, or end game; just enjoy the rails Awesome Features: - 2 Free, awesome track layouts! - in-App purchase unlocks all larger, multi-level tracks - 3D rails and track bed - Add your photo to the billboard - Pushbutton train selector - Speedometers - Moving traction bars! - Turn switch control box - Multifunction view selector and status display - Help overlay for controls - Choose your terrain colors and textures 3D Audio - Engine sounds - Track sounds - Bells and Whistles - Pitch and volume based on proximity and speed Manual and Dynamic Views - Chase the train in a helicopter (with sounds!) - Ride the train engine or ride the caboose and more - Can you survive Turnout City without a collision? - View info guides Physics n' more - Train acceleration/deceleration - Collision & Derailment detection - Rising tide and shimmering waves - Movings clouds Control the trains! Run 'em. Ride 'em. Chase 'em. Bump 'em. Park 'em! Thanks for helping us make iRunTrains a success! Also check out our version for the iPhone! Support: http://www.onomaly.com Follow us on Twitter: @iRunTrains also Follow us on Twitter: @onomaly
Blunami Classic
Control your model train locomotives equipped with specific DCC decoders. This app is compatible with SoundTraxx Blunami, BlueRailDCC, Bachmann E-Z App, and Blue Horse boards.
- Locomotive control
- DCC decoder compatibility
- SoundTraxx Blunami support
- BlueRailDCC integration
- Bachmann E-Z App compatibility
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The Blunami train control app by BlueRail Trains let's you control any locomotive equipped with a SoundTraxx Blunami DCC decoder. Also works with BlueRailDCC by Tam Valley, Bachmann E-Z App and Blue Horse boards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blunami Classic at none against iRunTrains Lite's 1. Blunami Classic also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 78%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. iRunTrains Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blunami Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iRunTrains Lite against 4.4 for Blunami Classic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of iRunTrains Lite's written reviews are positive against 88% of Blunami Classic's.
iRunTrains Lite ships an update every 5 months, Blunami Classic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRunTrains Lite | Blunami Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (40 ratings) | 4.4 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onomaly LLC | BlueRail Trains |
Customer experience
iRunTrains Lite
Blunami Classic
In-app purchases
iRunTrains Lite
- Unlock All Tracks$2.99
Blunami Classic
No in-app purchases
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