# Train Defense vs My Tiny Tower

The clearest difference is rating: My Tiny Tower at 4.7 against Train Defense's 3.7. My Tiny Tower also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 91). Train Defense's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Defense sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and My Tiny Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Tiny Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Tiny Tower has 6.8K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Train Defense's written reviews are positive against 61% of My Tiny Tower's.

Train Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, My Tiny Tower every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Defense | My Tiny Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-defense-zombie-game/id6446886740/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tiny-tower/id6450036292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 401 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-defense-zombie-game/id6446886740)

Defend a moving train from waves of zombies in this post-apocalyptic survival game. Upgrade defenses, build fortifications, and use various weapons to defeat zombie hordes and powerful bosses. Explore diverse, infested locations on your journey to safety.

**Highlights:** Zombie defense gameplay, Train fortification and upgrades, Multiple weapon types, Boss battles, Diverse post-apocalyptic locations, Survival mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Characters Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### My Tiny Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tiny-tower/id6450036292)

Construct an increasingly tall tower by strategically placing bricks. Build upwards, or even upside down, to create impressive high-rise structures. Enjoy a simple yet engaging building experience.

**Highlights:** Build a high tower, Place bricks to create floors, Build upside down, Construct high-rise buildings, Simple brick placement gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdTicketPack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AdTicketPack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DiamondPack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AdTicketPack3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads 7 days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Package2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and time-killing experience
- 💎 Satisfying building and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting core functionality
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🤖 Unreliable ad rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Elevator and character interactions not working as expected
- Incorrect brick/resource counts during construction
- Reward ads not providing promised benefits

**Requested features**

- Improved ad experience with less frequent interruptions
- Bug fixes for core game mechanics
- More customization options for buildings and characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Defense free?

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

### Is My Tiny Tower free?

My Tiny Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Defense or My Tiny Tower?

My Tiny Tower is rated higher. Train Defense averages 3.7 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while My Tiny Tower averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Train Defense or My Tiny Tower have ads?

Both Train Defense and My Tiny Tower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Defense or My Tiny Tower?

Train Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Tiny Tower every 3 months. Most recently, Train Defense was updated on November 3, 2026 and My Tiny Tower on November 12, 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.*