# SteamTrains vs Blunami Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blunami Classic at 88% against SteamTrains's 35%. Blunami Classic also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blunami Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of SteamTrains's written reviews are positive against 88% of Blunami Classic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SteamTrains | Blunami Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steamtrains/id486523969/reviews) | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blunami-classic/id1108536203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 287 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kathrin Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/453722600) | [BlueRail Trains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108536202) |

## What reviewers say

### SteamTrains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steamtrains/id486523969)

Watch 3D trains race on scenic landscapes and interact with them. Features simple driving games for younger children and collection challenges for older ones, offering a realistic train play experience.

**Highlights:** 3D train simulation, Multiple camera angles, Simple train driving game, Wagon collection game, Interactive railroad junctions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious when trains fall
- 👍 Great for young kids
- 🤩 Simple and sexy
- 👍 Easy to control
- 👍 Good for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Horrible, not LMS 3F Jinty
- 😠 Bring back blue tank engine
- 🤔 Train with a face is weird
- 🗑️ Trash
- 📉 Game lags a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Game lags a lot
- Graphics glitch like mad
- Train catches on imperfections
- Carriages travel independently
- No collision detection

**Requested features**

- Bring back LMS 3F Jinty
- Bring back little blue tank engine
- Put back a whistle
- More trains, especially tender train
- Put a face on engines


### Blunami Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blunami-classic/id1108536203)

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.

**Highlights:** Locomotive control, DCC decoder compatibility, SoundTraxx Blunami support, BlueRailDCC integration, Bachmann E-Z App compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SteamTrains free?

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

### Is Blunami Classic free?

Blunami Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SteamTrains or Blunami Classic?

Blunami Classic is rated higher. SteamTrains averages 3.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Blunami Classic averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do SteamTrains or Blunami Classic have ads?

Neither SteamTrains nor Blunami Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SteamTrains or Blunami Classic?

SteamTrains ships an update every 3 months, and Blunami Classic every 3 months. Most recently, SteamTrains was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blunami Classic on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
