# Doomlings vs Ticket to Ride®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doomlings at 100% against Ticket to Ride®'s 30%. Doomlings also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Ticket to Ride®'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 29) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Doomlings is free to download; Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99 up front. Doomlings sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ticket to Ride® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doomlings holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Doomlings's written reviews are positive against 30% of Ticket to Ride®'s.

Doomlings ships an update fortnightly, Ticket to Ride® monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doomlings | Ticket to Ride® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomlings/id6448342446/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 69 MB | 917 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Uptin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601887494) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Doomlings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomlings/id6448342446)

This app assists players in managing their card collections and gameplay for a popular card game. It offers tools for scoring, browsing cards, tracking ownership, and connecting with other players for trading.

**Highlights:** Score calculation tool, Comprehensive card compendium, Collection tracking (own, missing, want), Community marketplace for trading, Guides and tips for gameplay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 DoomAI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 DoomAI Credits | $3.49 | one-time |
| Snack Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 DoomAI Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Game Night Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Tip | $24.99 | one-time |


### Ticket to Ride®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Board, #7 Top Paid · Family, #61 Top Paid · Games, #95 Top Grossing · Family, #105 Top Paid, #170 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a digital train adventure connecting cities across various countries. Compete with players worldwide, friends, or AI in this classic board game adaptation. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, including asynchronous play and local couch co-op.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with global matchmaking, Asynchronous play for busy schedules, Single-player mode against advanced AI, Local couch play option, Strategic route building and ticket completion, Multiple country maps and expansions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1910 Ticket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco City Expansion | $12.99 | one-time |
| Europe Map | $12.99 | one-time |
| Nordic Expansion | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Asia Expansion | $12.99 | one-time |
| Europe Expansion | $14.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ticket to Ride Sale Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Round the World Ticket | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics
- ⏱️ Rapid play mode
- 🤝 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing routes and trains
- 🎨 Confusing color schemes
- 🕰️ Slow animations
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing mid-game
- Incorrect scoring and card distribution
- Inability to rejoin interrupted games

**Requested features**

- Offline/local multiplayer mode
- Ranking/progression system
- Customizable UI/color options
- Ability to share purchased expansions
- In-game chat and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doomlings free?

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

### Is Ticket to Ride® free?

Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doomlings or Ticket to Ride®?

Doomlings is rated higher. Doomlings averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Doomlings or Ticket to Ride® have ads?

Neither Doomlings nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doomlings or Ticket to Ride®?

Doomlings ships an update fortnightly, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, Doomlings was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on November 4, 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.*