Comparison

Mex Train vs Skyjo

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

Skyjo

Features
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Leave the score sheet and mental math behind during your Skyjo games. Create reusable players, enter points after each round, and see totals and rankings update automatically. The app applies the optional doubling rule, detects the end of the game, and lets you correct any round without starting over. DURING THE GAME • Play unlimited games • Create reusable players with names and emojis • Enter positive or negative scores quickly • Follow automatic totals and live rankings after every round • Choose a custom score limit and enable the doubling rule • Edit a round’s scores or finisher at any time • Choose light, dark or system appearance AFTER THE GAME • View final standings and a progress chart • Start a rematch with the same players and rules • Share the result as an image • Revisit your five most recent games DEEPER INSIGHTS WITH PREMIUM Premium is a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your complete game history, detailed rankings, player performance profiles, and deeper analysis of records, play styles and trends. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, ads, analytics or tracking. Your players, games and scores stay on your device, and gameplay works without an internet connection. Set up the players, deal the cards and let the app handle the scores. This is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher of Skyjo.

Screenshots

Mex Train2 screens
Skyjo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mex Train at none against Skyjo's 1. Mex Train also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Skyjo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mex Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mex Train versus Skyjo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMex TrainSkyjo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhil SternPierre LHOSTE

In-app purchases

None

Mex Train

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Skyjo

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Mex Train free?
Mex Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skyjo free?
Skyjo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mex Train or Skyjo have ads?
Neither Mex Train nor Skyjo shows ads.

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