Comparison

Mex Train vs Mexican Train

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mex Train

A digital adaptation of the popular family domino game. Compete against three AI opponents, strategically arranging your dominoes to build the best train. Utilize hints to guide your moves and optimize your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Play against three computer opponents
  • Drag and arrange dominoes
  • Flip dominoes before play
  • Build your perfect train
  • Get play hints
Features
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Favorite family domino game. Play against three computer opponents. Drag ten dominoes to your home area to start each round. Before play, you can double-tap a domino to flip it around, and arrange your perfect train. Tap the question mark for a play hint (doesn't show, if no play available).

About

Mexican Train

Features
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The fastest way to keep score in Mexican Train dominoes. No paper, no pencil, no math. Just tap each player's score at the end of the round and the app handles the rest. Works offline, no account needed. No ads, no subscriptions. Mexican Train Score Tracker replaces the notepad at your domino table with a purpose-built scoring app that knows how Mexican Train works. BUILT FOR MEXICAN TRAIN - Tracks all 13 rounds automatically (double-12 down to double-0) - Shows the current round's engine domino so you always know what's in play - Handles 2-8 players - Configurable blank tile scoring (double-zero worth 0, 30, or 50 — your house rules, your choice) FAST SCORE ENTRY Enter scores in under 5 seconds per player. Tap the number pad for quick totals, or use the tile counter to add up pips one domino at a time. Tap "Went Out!" for instant zero. The app does all the math — cumulative totals, rankings, and tiebreakers are always up to date. GAME NIGHT READY - Large, readable scores designed for dim lighting and arm's-length viewing - Auto-saves after every score entry — never lose your game - Recent player names remembered for quick rematch setup - Dark mode and light mode supported AFTER THE GAME - Final leaderboard with winner, rankings, and tiebreakers - Round-by-round score chart showing who surged and who collapsed - Stats: highest round score, most went-out rounds, biggest comeback - Share results with your group chat in one tap NO NONSENSE - No ads. No subscriptions. No "premium" upgrade. - No account. No sign-up. No internet required. - No data collection. No tracking. No analytics. - Your scores stay on your device (and your iCloud if you want). Supports iCloud sync, home screen widgets, iPhone and iPad. "Mexican Train" is a traditional domino game. This app is an independent score tracking tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any domino set manufacturer or game publisher.

Screenshots

Mex Train2 screens
Mexican Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mex Train at Free against Mexican Train's $2.99. Mex Train also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Mexican Train's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mex Train is free to download; Mexican Train costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mex Train ships an update every 16 months, Mexican Train weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mex Train versus Mexican Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMex TrainMexican Train
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.5 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhil SternJacob Weeces

In-app purchases

None

Mex Train

No in-app purchases

None

Mexican Train

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mex Train free?
Mex Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mexican Train free?
Mexican Train costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mex Train or Mexican Train have ads?
Neither Mex Train nor Mexican Train shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mex Train or Mexican Train?
Mex Train ships an update every 16 months, and Mexican Train weekly. Most recently, Mex Train was updated on October 3, 2026 and Mexican Train on October 1, 2026.

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