Original Mexican Train vs AbsurdScroller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Original Mexican Train
Experience Mexican Train Dominoes on your mobile device against AI opponents. Features adjustable difficulty, customizable rules, and helpful gameplay analysis to refine your strategy. Enjoy a classic domino game with numerous options for personalized play.
- Play against 3 AI opponents
- Adjustable computer skill levels
- Calculates 'best' train for learning
- Multiple rule variations and options
- Customizable player names and game speed
- Option to display numbers instead of pips
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This Mexican Train Dominoes game will run on any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. One human player plays against 3 computer opponents of varying skill levels. The "best" train can be calculated by the game so you can improve your play. Many rule variations and options are available. Change the names of computer players. Change the speed of the game. Show numbers on the dominoes instead of pips. Just touch the "Menu" button and then "Help" to learn about all the options. Very addicting!
AbsurdScroller
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Tired of doom-scrolling through anxiety-inducing headlines? Welcome to AbsurdScroller - where the news is fake, the stories are wild, and the laughs are real! What is AbsurdScroller? AbsurdScroller is a satirical news simulator that generates progressively absurd AI-powered headlines just for you. Think of it as doom-scrolling without the doom - just pure, unhinged entertainment. Real Fake News Finally, news you KNOW is fake! No more second-guessing reality. Enjoy satirical headlines that start somewhat believable and spiral into complete absurdity. From "Cats Form Labor Union" to "Felines Reveal Alien Origins" - watch stories escalate into glorious chaos. Create Your Own Chaos Got a wild idea? Turn it into a full narrative! Type any absurd concept and watch our AI transform it into a complete news cycle with: - Realistic-looking headlines and sources - AI-generated images for every story beat - Progressive escalation from plausible to absolutely unhinged - Instagram-style cards that look eerily authentic Made for Mindless Scrolling - Infinite scroll of ridiculousness - Pull-to-refresh for instant new narratives - Timer tracking your "doom scroll" session - Share your favorite absurd stories with friends - No algorithms pushing anxiety - just pure entertainment Features That Spark Joy - **Random Mode**: Let AI surprise you with completely unpredictable storylines - **Custom Mode**: Input your wildest ideas and watch them evolve - **Trending Topics**: AI finds real trending subjects and absurdifies them - **Continue Stories**: Not absurd enough? Extend narratives with 15 more headlines - **Share Mode**: Show off your creations (because if it's not shared, did it really happen?) Why You'll Love It - Perfect for when you need a mental break from actual news - Great conversation starter at parties ("Did you see the one about non-slip socks?") - Harmless procrastination that actually makes you laugh - Surprisingly creative way to explore "what if" scenarios - Zero anxiety, 100% absurdity Who Is This For? - Anyone who doom-scrolls but wishes it was funnier - People who appreciate satirical humor and absurdist comedy - Social media addicts looking for content that won't stress them out - Creative minds who love watching ideas spiral out of control - Anyone who's ever thought "the real news is weird enough already" How It Works 1. **Open the app** → Get a random absurd narrative 2. **Scroll through** → Watch the story escalate from 0 to 100 3. **Pull to refresh** → Start a completely new story 4. **Create custom narratives** → Turn YOUR ideas into news cycles 5. **Share the madness** → Send your favorites to friends The Perfect Break AbsurdScroller is your guilt-free escape from reality. No misinformation, no hidden agendas, no anxiety - just AI-powered satire that knows it's ridiculous. Take a break from real fake news. Enjoy some REAL fake news instead! Terms of Use: https://absurd.varsalus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://absurd.varsalus.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Original Mexican Train at none against AbsurdScroller's 5. Original Mexican Train also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). AbsurdScroller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AbsurdScroller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Original Mexican Train asks for nothing beyond the download.
AbsurdScroller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Original Mexican Train has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Original Mexican Train ships an update every 3 weeks, AbsurdScroller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Original Mexican Train | AbsurdScroller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scott Slocum | Varsalus, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Original Mexican Train
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes mid-game
- Allows illegal moves
- Displays duplicate tiles
Requested features
3 requests- Option to remove ads
- Ability to flip/rotate tiles
- Improved randomization of tile draws
AbsurdScroller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Original Mexican Train
No in-app purchases
AbsurdScroller
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Bundle Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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- Bundle Yearly$34.991 Year
- Bundle Lifetime$49.99
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