# Train Ride vs Sled Surfers

The clearest difference is chart position: Sled Surfers at #1 against Train Ride's #176. Sled Surfers also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 4.6K). Train Ride's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 30%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Ride sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Sled Surfers sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Train Ride against 4.6 for Sled Surfers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sled Surfers has 82K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Train Ride's written reviews are positive against 30% of Sled Surfers's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Ride | Sled Surfers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-ride/id6479373224/reviews)** | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sled-surfers/id6744975195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#1** |
| Size | 303 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [MTAG PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/768572899) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-ride/id6479373224)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on thrilling railway adventures as a train conductor. Transport passengers, upgrade your train, and navigate challenging routes. Experience the excitement of high-speed journeys and explore diverse locations.

**Highlights:** Control high-speed trains, Transport passengers, Upgrade train capabilities, Unlock new routes and locations, Navigate obstacles, Experience railway adventures

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Train Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads -20% | $3.99 | one-time |
| Train Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Train Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No forced ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle -20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pass -50% | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Capacity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pass -10% | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Sled Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sled-surfers/id6744975195)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Racing, #2 Top Grossing · Racing, #3 Top Free · Simulation, #43 Top Grossing · Simulation, #44 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Experience an exhilarating winter sledding adventure. Race downhill, dodge obstacles, and collect power-ups through diverse snowy environments. Unlock new characters and sleds for endless fun.

**Highlights:** High-speed sledding on icy tracks, Endless runs and level-based challenges, Unlockable surfer characters and sleds, Explore diverse snowy environments, Smooth controls and fast action

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penguin Bank Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Penguin Bank Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Penguin Bank Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Triple Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ticket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Double Rocket Booster | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or real money needed
- 👍 No constant review prompts
- 👍 Highly replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive levels
- 💡 Desire for more level variety
- 💡 Request for obstacles and secret paths

**Reported bugs**

- Progression reset on levels

**Requested features**

- More diverse levels
- Obstacles and secret paths


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Ride free?

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

### Is Sled Surfers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Ride or Sled Surfers?

Train Ride is rated higher. Train Ride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Sled Surfers averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do Train Ride or Sled Surfers have ads?

Both Train Ride and Sled Surfers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Ride or Sled Surfers?

Train Ride ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sled Surfers every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Ride was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sled Surfers on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Train Ride or Sled Surfers?

Train Ride currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Sled Surfers at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*