Comparison

Prefecture Games vs Train Studio

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

Head to head
About

Prefecture Games

A physics puzzle game where players strategically drop and merge prefectures to form larger ones, aiming to create the largest prefecture, Hokkaido. Compete against others online or challenge yourself in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Physics-based prefecture merging
  • Evolving prefectures
  • Online multiplayer competition
  • Multiple game modes (Main, Random, 47 Challenge)
  • Strategic prefecture dropping
  • Score-based progression
Features
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This is a physics puzzle game in which prefectures are put together to form Hokkaido. Drop randomly appearing prefectures into the line. Attach the same prefectures together to make them evolve into larger prefectures! Create the largest prefecture in Japan, Hokkaido, before it crosses the line! You can compete with other players online. How to play - Tap to determine where to drop prefectures. - When the same prefectures are attached to each other, they will evolve and your score will be added! - The larger the prefecture, the higher the score! - The game is over when you cross the line. Main Mode In this mode, you are supposed to earn as many scores as possible for each of the 11 prefectures. Nationwide Random Mode In this mode, you can choose 11 randomly selected prefectures from among all 47 prefectures and try to get as many scores as possible. 47 Challenge This mode is to go up the Japanese archipelago from south to north, and aim at Hokkaido. Starting from Okinawa, the game evolves in the order of Kyushu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Kinki, Chubu, Kanto, Tohoku, and Hokkaido. Online Match - Rules and Functions  ・The player who builds Hokkaido first wins.  ・The winner is the first player to build Hokkaido.  ・The first prefecture to cross the line will be automatically erased (the game will not be over).  ・The button to erase 1: erases 5 prefectures at random, from the smallest to the 5th largest.   The button can be used again after a certain period of time (you can use it as many times as you like).  ・Erase button 2: Specifies one prefecture and erases all of its prefectures (can be used twice). - About Matching  ・The search will preferentially search for players within 200 of the player's rate.  ・If a player cannot find an opponent, it will search for players of all rates and match you with the player closest to you.  ・If you are in standby mode and are not matched, press the back button once to restart the game, or restart the application to see if you are matched.   (Especially when the app is redisplayed from the background for a long period of time.

About

Train Studio

Create and share custom train route maps, then play with maps made by others. Manage train schedules, transport passengers, and aim for maximum operating profits. Enjoy simple controls and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Create custom train route maps
  • Share route maps with others
  • Play user-created route maps
  • Manage train departures and schedules
  • Transport passengers for profit
  • Compete with others via rankings
  • Timetable function for trip analysis
Features
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You can now create your own train Route maps! route maps and let others play with them! At the " Train Dispatcher! Studio," you can create your own route maps or play with route maps created by others. The rules are the same as "Tokyo Train! 4." - For Railway Commanders As a train commander, you can send out a variety of trains, including local trains and express trains, to transport passengers. 1. Create a route map and share it with everyone! - Up to 30 stations. You can freely decide which stations trains stop at and which stations they pass through. - You can also create branch lines. - Trains can also run on rival lines. - You can freely decide station names, the number of passengers, and whether or not to include passing stations. - You can also set up express trains and Shinkansen trains. - You can freely decide the name of the train type, such as "Semi-Express," "Express," or "Rapid Express." - You can also make detailed adjustments to departure costs, departure intervals, and running sections. - Decide on a route name, announce it, and have fun! 2. Play with other people's route maps! - Game Goal Transport passengers, collect fares, and aim for maximum operating profits! Profit Calculation Formula ① Variable Fare - ② Boarding Time x ③ Number of Passengers - ④ Departure Cost = ⑤ Operating Profit ① Variable Fare: You receive a fare when the train transports passengers to their destination station. The fare decreases over time. The farther to the right a station is, the higher the fare. ② Boarding Time: The boarding time is displayed above the moving train. The boarding time is deducted from the fare received when the train transports passengers to their destination station. The faster you transport passengers, the shorter the boarding time will be. ③ Number of Passengers Each station displays the number of passengers serving that destination. ④ Departure Cost: When a train departs, a departure cost is deducted. The departure cost is displayed below the departure button. ⑤ Operating Profit: This is the goal of the game. Aim for great results! ・Controls Controls are very simple. Just depart your train at the perfect time. You can operate up to five types of trains. ・Plenty of Content You can browse route maps created by yourself or others, sorted by newest or best. You can also compete with others using the ranking feature. ・Timetable Function You can view the results of your passengers' trips on the timetable. In addition to pursuing operating profits, you can also enjoy browsing the amazing timetable. 3. Easy and Comfortable Play ・The game's file size is approximately 180MB. Storage requirements are minimal. It doesn't require heavy processing, so it's compatible with even older devices. Each game takes just three minutes, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. - No ads, no in-app purchases There are no in-app purchases. No ads. There are no elements that will interfere with train operations. Please focus on the game. Children can also enjoy it safely. Share your operation results and timetables with other train fans.

Screenshots

Prefecture Games4 screens
Train Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Studio at 100% against Prefecture Games's 52%. Train Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Prefecture Games's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence 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

Prefecture Games is free to download; Train Studio costs $9.99 up front. Prefecture Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Train Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prefecture Games ships an update every 9 days, Train Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Prefecture Games versus Train Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrefecture GamesTrain Studio
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKei Shojimasahiro goto

Customer experience

Prefecture Games

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

Train Studio

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prefecture Games

One-time1
  • 広告を外す$3.99
None

Train Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prefecture Games free?
Prefecture Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Studio free?
Train Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prefecture Games or Train Studio have ads?
Prefecture Games shows ads; Train Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Prefecture Games or Train Studio?
Prefecture Games ships an update every 9 days, and Train Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Prefecture Games was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Studio on October 28, 2026.

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