# Train Ride vs Theme Park Manager

Train Ride and Theme Park Manager both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Train Ride's written reviews are positive against 25% of Theme Park Manager's. Theme Park Manager's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Ride sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Theme Park Manager sells 17 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 Theme Park Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Train Ride's written reviews are positive against 25% of Theme Park Manager's.

Train Ride ships an update every 2 weeks, Theme Park Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Ride | Theme Park Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-ride/id6479373224/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-park-manager/id6746152382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 25.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 342 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MTAG PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/768572899) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Ride

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

Experience thrilling railway adventures as a train conductor. Transport passengers between stations, upgrade your train, and navigate challenging obstacles. Explore new routes and diverse locations in this immersive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Drive trains and transport passengers, Upgrade train speed and comfort, Unlock new routes and locations, Navigate and avoid obstacles, Experience being a train conductor

**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 |


### Theme Park Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-park-manager/id6746152382)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Design, build, and manage your own theme park empire. From thrilling rides to essential amenities, you'll hire staff, control prices, and expand your park to keep visitors happy and boost revenue. Enjoy idle rewards and a smart upgrade system for a satisfying tycoon experience.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade theme park attractions, Manage staff and visitor queues, Control prices and boost revenue, Unlock new zones and decorations, Offline idle rewards, Realistic 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dia1_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| newridepack21_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| newridepack23_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| newridepack25_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| newridepack24_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| dia2_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| noads_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| newridepack16_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| newridepack26_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| mwpack2_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| newridepack210_5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| buffpack_6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| noadspack2_6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| dia3_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| hoverboard_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| lionprestigepack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| dia4_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Ride free?

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

### Is Theme Park Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Ride or Theme Park Manager?

Train Ride is rated higher. Train Ride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Theme Park Manager averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Train Ride or Theme Park Manager have ads?

Both Train Ride and Theme Park Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Ride or Theme Park Manager?

Train Ride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Theme Park Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Ride was updated on October 1, 2026 and Theme Park Manager on October 2, 2026.

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