iRunTrains Lite vs Train Sounds Effects
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
Train Sounds Effects
Enhance your model railway experience with a variety of realistic train sound effects. Control playback with switches for continuous loops or buttons for single plays, and adjust individual volumes. Import your own sounds to further personalize your setup.
- Expand model railway with sound effects
- Use iPad or external speakers
- Control playback with switches (loop) or buttons (once)
- Individually adjust volume for each element
- Import custom sound effects
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With Train-Sounds you expand your model railway with additional sound effects. Thus the joy deepens around your model railway. Use your iPad speakers or external speakers to listen these effects. The combination of switches and buttons allow you to determine how these effects are to be played. With switches, the effects are playing in a continuous loop and with buttons only once. At each switching element, you can adjust the volume individually. Buy through the in-app you add value to your version of Train-Sounds, you can bring your own sound effects into the program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iRunTrains Lite at 4.3 against Train Sounds Effects's 4.1. iRunTrains Lite also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.3). Train Sounds Effects's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 and Train Sounds Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iRunTrains Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of iRunTrains Lite's written reviews are positive against 73% of Train Sounds Effects's.
iRunTrains Lite ships an update every 5 months, Train Sounds Effects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRunTrains Lite | Train Sounds Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (40 ratings) — better | 4.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onomaly LLC | Janko Enke |
Customer experience
iRunTrains Lite
Train Sounds Effects
In-app purchases
iRunTrains Lite
- Unlock All Tracks$2.99
Train Sounds Effects
- Extra Package$0.99
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