# ON/OFF vs Railroad Ink Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ON/OFF at 98% against Railroad Ink Challenge's 48%. ON/OFF also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Railroad Ink Challenge's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked) and ratings volume (206 vs 24). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ON/OFF costs $1.99 and Railroad Ink Challenge $3.99 up front. ON/OFF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Railroad Ink Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ON/OFF holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railroad Ink Challenge has 206 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of ON/OFF's written reviews are positive against 48% of Railroad Ink Challenge's.

ON/OFF ships an update monthly, Railroad Ink Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ON/OFF | Railroad Ink Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onoff/id574723132/reviews)** | [4.2 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | **97.6% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 5 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) | [Horrible Guild](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460296043) |

## What reviewers say

### ON/OFF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onoff/id574723132)

Engage your mind with challenging and tricky puzzles designed to stimulate your brain. This game offers an extremely difficult experience, making it a true test of your problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Stimulating puzzles, Tricky challenges, Brain-training, Extremely challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5-Key Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun puzzle game
- 🤔 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 🎨 Sleek and colorful design
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some levels require in-app purchases
- 🎨 Color scheme can be difficult for colorblind users
- 🔋 Can be battery-intensive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- Compatibility problems with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn hints or solutions through gameplay
- Option to view minimum moves required for each level
- Sync progress across devices


### Railroad Ink Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Roll dice and draw routes to build a transportation network. Connect exits and expand your railways and highways to score points. Avoid open connections to prevent penalties and aim for the highest score in solo or multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling and route drawing, Network building with railways and highways, Connecting exits for points, Avoiding open connections for penalties, Solo play for high scores, Online multiplayer challenges, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 📱 Intuitive user interface during play
- ⚡ Quick games perfect for short breaks
- 🏆 Daily challenge feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🌐 Server connectivity issues
- ❌ Resume game feature broken
- 🔐 Apple ID login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Resume game feature freezes app
- Apple ID login loop and authentication errors
- App crashes during gameplay and tutorial
- Game locks up after iOS updates
- Crashes on older devices (iPad Mini 2)

**Requested features**

- Local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- All expansion dice sets (Rivers, Lakes, Future, Engineers, Lava, Meteor)
- Optional tile placement mechanic
- Personal score history and ranking
- Larger maps with more turns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ON/OFF free?

ON/OFF costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Railroad Ink Challenge free?

Railroad Ink Challenge costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ON/OFF or Railroad Ink Challenge?

ON/OFF is rated higher. ON/OFF averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Railroad Ink Challenge averages 4.2 from 206 ratings.

### Do ON/OFF or Railroad Ink Challenge have ads?

Neither ON/OFF nor Railroad Ink Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ON/OFF or Railroad Ink Challenge?

ON/OFF ships an update monthly, and Railroad Ink Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, ON/OFF was updated on November 6, 2026 and Railroad Ink Challenge on November 7, 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.*