# Train Bandit vs Seashine

The clearest difference is price: Seashine at Free against Train Bandit's $0.99. Seashine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 138). Train Bandit's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Seashine is free to download; Train Bandit costs $0.99 up front. Train Bandit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Seashine sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seashine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seashine has 4.9K 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 94% of Seashine's.

Train Bandit ships an update every 3 months, Seashine monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Bandit | Seashine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) | [Patrick Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045860257) |

## 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


### Seashine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254)

Explore a mysterious, dangerous underworld as a fragile jellyfish. Absorb light to survive longer and evade bizarre creatures lurking in the darkness. Experience an endless, unique survival quest with intuitive touch controls and a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Endless underworld exploration, Unique, unlimited gameplay, Intuitive touch controls, Dynamic reactive soundtrack, Survival against bizarre creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Stars | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Stars | $1.89 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting creature discoveries
- 📚 Detailed creature encyclopedia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- ⏱️ Light meter drains too quickly
- 🐲 Aggressive enemy encounters
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after discovery
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Disappearing collectibles or progress loss
- Inconsistent enemy spawn patterns

**Requested features**

- Peaceful exploration mode without enemies
- More diverse environments and creatures
- Ability to play as other sea creatures
- Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Bandit free?

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

### Is Seashine free?

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

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

Seashine is rated higher. Train Bandit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Seashine averages 4.8 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Train Bandit or Seashine have ads?

Neither Train Bandit nor Seashine shows ads.

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

Train Bandit ships an update every 3 months, and Seashine monthly. Most recently, Train Bandit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Seashine on October 22, 2026.

---

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