# Train Manager vs IF Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Train Manager at 4.8 against IF Remote's 3.9. Train Manager also leads on ratings volume (941 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). IF Remote's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and IF Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Manager has 941 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Train Manager's written reviews are positive against 75% of IF Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Train Manager ships an update fortnightly, IF Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Manager | IF Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/if-remote/id6737768453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **941** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xombat ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/453573467) | [Canadian Seagull Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635752551) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242)

Build and manage your own railroad empire from scratch. Compete globally, schedule international routes, and track your trains live. Choose between easy or realistic gameplay modes to become a railway mogul.

**Highlights:** Manage your own railroad empire, Create and schedule international routes, Track trains live, Realistic gameplay modes, Manage staff and invest in companies, Customize and upgrade trains

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kickstarter Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Deal | $22.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Realistic train operations
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Clear and easy to understand user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Requires paying to progress
- 🕰️ Slow pace of the game
- 🚂 Limited train selection, especially for certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Endless blue screen on launch
- Game freezes or crashes
- Issues with loading and logging in
- Inability to depart trains or make purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more train models and liveries
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add train timetables and running maps
- Allow trains to run automatically between destinations
- Improve the ticketing system


### IF Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/if-remote/id6737768453)

Control your Infinite Flight simulation remotely from another device. Monitor flight progress, aircraft status, and adjust autopilot settings in real-time. Features include a live map, flight plan visualization, and automatic climb adjustments.

**Highlights:** Live map with flight plan, Flight progress tracker, Aircraft state insights, Remote autopilot control, Live activity on lock screen, Auto step climb, Top-of-descent notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IF Remote Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| IF Remote Pro - Annual | $41.99 | per year |
| IF Remote Pro - Daily Pass | $1.49 | one-time |
| IF Remote Pro - Weekly Pass | $2.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Manager free?

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

### Is IF Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Manager or IF Remote?

Train Manager is rated higher. Train Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 941 ratings, while IF Remote averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Train Manager or IF Remote have ads?

Neither Train Manager nor IF Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Manager or IF Remote?

Train Manager ships an update fortnightly, and IF Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Train Manager was updated on October 27, 2026 and IF Remote on October 13, 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.*