# Magic Circus World vs Animal Train

The clearest difference is update cadence: Animal Train at every 2 months against Magic Circus World's every 22 months. Animal Train also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 3) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). Magic Circus World's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Circus World sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Animal Train sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Animal Train holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Train has 3.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Magic Circus World's written reviews are positive against 84% of Animal Train's.

Magic Circus World ships an update every 22 months, Animal Train every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Circus World | Animal Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-circus-world/id593909890/reviews) | **[4.2 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-train-learning-game/id1573250737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KID BABY TODDLER LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477267603) | [Cubic Frog Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/383413624) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Circus World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-circus-world/id593909890)

An interactive circus-themed game designed for preschoolers, featuring 60 characters and seven engaging activities. It helps children learn about different circus roles through puzzles, coloring, mazes, and memory games.

**Highlights:** Coloring Book, Puzzle Fun, Maze Challenge, Circus Ride, Sticker Book, Mix and Match, Magic Draw

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Coloring Book Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Sticker Book Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Puzzle Fun Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Mix and Match Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Circus Ride Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Magic Draw Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Maze Challenge Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version and Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Animal Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-train-learning-game/id1573250737)

Embark on a global train journey to discover animals in their natural habitats. This toddler-friendly game offers flashcards, facts, quizzes, and spelling puzzles to teach children about various animal species and their behaviors.

**Highlights:** Animal flashcards, Animal facts and quizzes, Spelling puzzles, Jigsaw puzzles, Animal sticker rewards, Learn animal names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PACK 1-Unlock 5 Zones Forever! | $6.99 | one-time |
| PACK 2-Unlock 5 Zones Forever! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational games
- 🎓 Beneficial for learning
- 👏 Engaging and entertaining
- 🤗 Great for kids and grandkids
- 🌟 Excellent learning content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing for some users
- 🙄 Interrupts child's play for stars

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free content
- Improved sound and audio quality
- Customization options for parents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Circus World free?

Magic Circus World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Animal Train free?

Animal Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Circus World or Animal Train?

Animal Train is rated higher. Magic Circus World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Animal Train averages 4.2 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Magic Circus World or Animal Train have ads?

Neither Magic Circus World nor Animal Train shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Circus World or Animal Train?

Magic Circus World ships an update every 22 months, and Animal Train every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Circus World was updated on September 25, 2026 and Animal Train on October 1, 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.*