# Train Bandit vs NinjAwesome

The clearest difference is price: NinjAwesome at Free against Train Bandit's $0.99. NinjAwesome also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 138). Train Bandit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

NinjAwesome is free to download; Train Bandit costs $0.99 up front. Train Bandit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NinjAwesome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NinjAwesome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NinjAwesome has 1.1K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Train Bandit's written reviews are positive against 93% of NinjAwesome's.

Train Bandit ships an update every 3 months, NinjAwesome every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Bandit | NinjAwesome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Bandit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447)

Engage in a fast-paced score attack game where you defend yourself from attackers on a train. React quickly by tapping in the correct direction to kick your opponents and survive.

**Highlights:** Score attack gameplay, React quickly to attacks, Unlock new characters, Battle elite officers, Become the Most Wanted

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Good for killing time
- ✨ Retro/8-bit graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥵 Very hard
- 🔄 Gets repetitive
- 😐 Bland, needs excitement
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing at times
- 💥 Unfair spawn kills

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Gets boring after a while

**Requested features**

- More skins
- More boss levels
- New characters
- New places to fight
- Online multiplayer mode


### NinjAwesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646)

Engage in a fast-paced ninja adventure with skillful swipes to navigate traps and collect coins. Battle enemies, use shuriken, and complete various ninja missions. Upgrade powers and unlock new abilities to master the art of the ninja.

**Highlights:** Skillful swipe controls, Hurdle perilous traps, Snatch bouncing coins, Slash wicked enemies, Snipe foes with shuriken, Upgrade Ninja Powers, Master Secret Missions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of NinJems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of NinJems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of NinJems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging platforming
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive quests and levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system
- 🔒 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to avoid damage after being hit
- Platforms and obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement boss battles
- Allow customization of ninja appearance
- Add controller support
- Improve progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Bandit free?

Train Bandit costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NinjAwesome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Bandit or NinjAwesome?

NinjAwesome is rated higher. Train Bandit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while NinjAwesome averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Train Bandit or NinjAwesome have ads?

NinjAwesome shows ads; Train Bandit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Bandit or NinjAwesome?

Train Bandit ships an update every 3 months, and NinjAwesome every 11 months. Most recently, Train Bandit was updated on October 21, 2026 and NinjAwesome on October 24, 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.*