iRunTrains Lite vs LETS CROSSING
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
LETS CROSSING
Experience realistic railroad crossings from around the world, enhanced by generative AI. Capture unique, AI-generated train photography images. Subscribe for premium features and collect your own original AI art.
- Realistic railroad crossing simulations
- AI-generated train photography
- Collect unique AI art
- Multiple country simulations
- Subscription for premium features
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Play at your favorite railroad crossing anytime, anywhere! Experience the "Train Photography Simulation App" powered by cutting-edge generative AI technology. Collect your own unique and realistic AI-generated train photography images! This app lets you experience railroad crossings from various countries, recreated with stunning realism. By tapping the camera button, you can also obtain realistic train photography images generated by state-of-the-art generative AI technology. Additionally, by subscribing to a paid plan, you'll receive train photography tickets, allowing you to collect your own original AI-generated train photography images. Terms and Privacy Policy: https://nakajimamasao-appstudio.web.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iRunTrains Lite at none against LETS CROSSING's shown. iRunTrains Lite also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). LETS CROSSING's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 LETS CROSSING sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iRunTrains Lite against 4.2 for LETS CROSSING. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of iRunTrains Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of LETS CROSSING's.
iRunTrains Lite ships an update every 5 months, LETS CROSSING every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRunTrains Lite | LETS CROSSING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (36 ratings) — better | 4.2 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onomaly LLC | Masao Nakajima |
Customer experience
iRunTrains Lite
LETS CROSSING
In-app purchases
iRunTrains Lite
- Unlock All Tracks$2.99
LETS CROSSING
- Monthly Standard$3.491 Month
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Additional Passes$2.49
- Trial$2.49
- Purchase train photo passes$3.99
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