# Rail Maze 2 vs Train Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Maker at none against Rail Maze 2's 25. Rail Maze 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rail Maze 2 sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month. Train Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rail Maze 2 against 4.7 for Train Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 870 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Rail Maze 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Train Maker's.

Rail Maze 2 ships an update every 2 months, Train Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rail Maze 2 | Train Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-maze-2-train-puzzle-game/id649800164/reviews) | **[4.7 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 870 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### Rail Maze 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-maze-2-train-puzzle-game/id649800164)

Guide trains to their stations by building tracks and controlling signals. Navigate through challenging environments with unique obstacles and enemies. Create and share your own custom levels for endless puzzle fun.

**Highlights:** 100+ puzzles, Unlimited online levels, Level editor, Draggable and switchable rails, Pirate and ghost trains, 4 environments

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 1 Month 30% OFF | $2.79 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 week 3day trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 3 Months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Ad Free version 50% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Version 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| Rail Maze Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Solutions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited tickets 50% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited tickets 30% OFF | $2.79 | one-time |
| 10 Solutions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything 50% OFF | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer x3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 Coins 30% OFF | $4.19 | one-time |
| 25 Solutions | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $7.99 | one-time |
| 25 000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Innovative level editor
- 🎢 Enjoyable train-themed gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads and energy system
- 👎 Disappointing updates and changes
- 🚫 Incompatibility with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Level 60 is unsolvable
- Select Level feature freezes the game
- Restore Purchases button does not work
- Spinning daily reward is not working consistently
- Zoom and speed controls removed on M1 Macs

**Requested features**

- Add tunnels to the level editor
- Improve the daily spin/ticket system
- Introduce more train types and environments
- Implement a two-player mode
- Add more customization options


### Train Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426)

Design and assemble your own unique trains by combining various carriages. Watch your creations travel through diverse landscapes, tunnels, and crossings, experiencing the journey with vibration feedback. Collect new trains and explore different camera angles for an immersive railway adventure.

**Highlights:** Freely combine train carriages, Eight diverse stages to travel through, Switchable camera views, Adjustable train speed and stopping, Earn track miles and use train roulette for new trains, Train collection and organization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Great gameplay experience
- 💡 Lots of trains to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💡 Requests for more features and trains
- 🔧 Need for improvements and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Trains switching order at the end of the line
- Limited to 16 carriages per train
- Restricted to 180-degree turns instead of 360 degrees

**Requested features**

- Add more trains (Hikari RailStar, Avlo, Amtrak Acela, etc.)
- Ability to create custom tracks and layouts
- Add more camera views and driving modes
- Implement sound effects and animations (horn, lights, doors, etc.)
- Allow multiple trains on a single line


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rail Maze 2 free?

Rail Maze 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Maker free?

Train Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rail Maze 2 or Train Maker?

Train Maker is rated higher. Rail Maze 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Train Maker averages 4.7 from 870 ratings.

### Do Rail Maze 2 or Train Maker have ads?

Both Rail Maze 2 and Train Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rail Maze 2 or Train Maker?

Rail Maze 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Train Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Rail Maze 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Train Maker on October 29, 2026.

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