Comparison

Original Mexican Train vs AbsurdScroller

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

AbsurdScroller

Features
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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

Screenshots

Original Mexican Train4 screens
AbsurdScroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Original Mexican Train versus AbsurdScroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOriginal Mexican TrainAbsurdScroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScott SlocumVarsalus, 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

None

Original Mexican Train

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

AbsurdScroller

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Bundle Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Bundle Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bundle Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Original Mexican Train free?
Original Mexican Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AbsurdScroller free?
AbsurdScroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Original Mexican Train or AbsurdScroller?
AbsurdScroller is rated higher. Original Mexican Train averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while AbsurdScroller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Original Mexican Train or AbsurdScroller have ads?
Original Mexican Train shows ads; AbsurdScroller does not.
Which is updated more often, Original Mexican Train or AbsurdScroller?
Original Mexican Train ships an update every 3 weeks, and AbsurdScroller every 5 days. Most recently, Original Mexican Train was updated on October 28, 2026 and AbsurdScroller on October 25, 2026.

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