Comparison

Mini Train for Kids vs Build A Train 2 Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mini Train for Kids

Embark on a train adventure to collect golden stars across various levels. Switch tracks, build your own paths, and adjust speed settings for a fun learning experience. Discover new environments and unlock additional levels through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Collect golden stars
  • Switch tracks
  • Build custom tracks
  • Adjust train speed
  • Learn track switching logic
  • Unlockable levels and environments
Features
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Choo choo… Kids will take the mini train on a journey to harvest all golden stars from each level… Kids will be able to switch tracks and allow the mini train to take different paths… Kids will also be able to build their own tracks in a free mode or in the "construction" mode to collect all the golden stars. The train offers 3 speed settings, allowing kids to adjust game difficulty by themselves. This game allows to learn track switching logic while having fun… The free game allows to discover several circuits, you may unlock other circuits (75 levels to unlock) through an in-app purchase if you wish to do so. 2 environments (meadow and desert) will add variety to your toddlers journeys... Now with a bonus pack of 15 new levels!!! This game is part of your "Learning is fun" educational game collection. Visit our website for more info: http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/ipad.html or http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/

About

Build A Train 2 Lite

Design custom trains and maps, then drive them on your creations. This game allows kids to mix and match train parts, choose colors, and build unique landscapes. Unlock new elements through gameplay for endless train adventures.

Highlights
  • Customize train engines and cars
  • 64 color options for trains
  • Map builder with terrain and track design
  • Configure train with up to 8 engines/cars
  • Drive trains on custom maps
  • Unlockable content through gameplay
Features
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Build A Train 2 is the sequel to the top train app Build A Train! MILLIONS of little train-lovers have enjoyed the original Build A Train, and many have asked us to be able to create their own maps. Well now you can! Build A Train 2 lets kids design their own custom train engines and cars, build their own maps, and then drive their trains on their maps. It is the the perfect one-stop train adventure for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's also a universal app – buy once, play on any of your devices. Even better, all future content updates are included FREE in the full version of Build A Train 2. 

 PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6.
 
Build A Train 2 includes the following features:
 • Customize your train engines and cars Choose from dozens of train templates to mix and match train bodies, windows, wheels, and more! • 64 fun colors available Color the perfect train. Literally thousands of possible trains will be at your child’s fingertips! • Map builder Design truly custom maps by selecting a terrain, a track layout, choosing the stations and even adding extras for flourish! Additional track layouts available via in-app purchase. • Configure your train Add up to 8 train engines and cars to your train configuration. Swipe through your train galleries, tap your favorites and drag them into place. Simply double tap to delete or drag a new one on top to replace. • Drive your train on a map Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points. NEW! Drag your control panel to the left, right or bottom of the screen! 
• Unlockable content Start with a few map elements and unlock items through gameplay, by driving on the maps and picking up cargo. Watch your child’s face light up as he or she earns new items! If you enjoy Build A Train 2, please let us know by giving us a rating or review on the App Store! We also appreciate direct feedback and bug reports, which we will address within 1-2 business days. Email us at support@playtend.com Enjoy!

Screenshots

Mini Train for Kids4 screens
Build A Train 2 Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mini Train for Kids and Build A Train 2 Lite both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Build A Train 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mini Train for Kids's. Build A Train 2 Lite also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 5) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mini Train for Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Build A Train 2 Lite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mini Train for Kids against 4.9 for Build A Train 2 Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build A Train 2 Lite has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Mini Train for Kids's written reviews are positive against 86% of Build A Train 2 Lite's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mini Train for Kids versus Build A Train 2 Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Train for KidsBuild A Train 2 Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.9 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre MinardPlaytend Apps LLP

Customer experience

Mini Train for Kids

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Build A Train 2 Lite

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mini Train for Kids

One-time1
  • Unlock all train levels$0.99
9 purchases

Build A Train 2 Lite

One-time9
  • Track 2$0.99
  • Track 3$0.99
  • Track 4$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Track 5$0.99
  • Track 6$0.99
  • Track 7$0.99
  • Track 8$0.99
  • Track 9$0.99
  • Track 10$0.99

Questions

Is Mini Train for Kids free?
Mini Train for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Build A Train 2 Lite free?
Build A Train 2 Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini Train for Kids or Build A Train 2 Lite?
Mini Train for Kids is rated higher. Mini Train for Kids averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Build A Train 2 Lite averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Mini Train for Kids or Build A Train 2 Lite have ads?
Neither Mini Train for Kids nor Build A Train 2 Lite shows ads.

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