# Mastery Fisherman vs Idle Train Manager

Mastery Fisherman and Idle Train Manager both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Mastery Fisherman's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idle Train Manager's. Mastery Fisherman also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Idle Train Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mastery Fisherman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Train Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mastery Fisherman against 4.6 for Idle Train Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 202 and 213 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mastery Fisherman's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idle Train Manager's.

Mastery Fisherman ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Train Manager every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mastery Fisherman | Idle Train Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastery-fisherman-simulation/id6499314497/reviews)** | [4.6 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-manager/id6503283644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 202 | **213** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 259 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONIGIRI GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743157578) | [YALP GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734473116) |

## What reviewers say

### Mastery Fisherman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastery-fisherman-simulation/id6499314497)

Build a seafood empire by catching, processing, and serving fish. Manage your restaurant, hire staff, and expand to become the top seafood destination. Enjoy idle gameplay with realistic simulations and drive-thru service.

**Highlights:** Catch and process fish, Serve customers with drive-thru, Hire employees and expand restaurant, Idle gameplay, Realistic simulation, Manage seafood empire

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD SKIP TICKET10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| FUND MANAGER | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET35 | $6.99 | one-time |
| FUND CEO | $7.99 | one-time |
| ADS FREE PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET60 | $11.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET90 | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET260 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Idle Train Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-manager/id6503283644)

Manage a bustling train empire in this arcade idle game. Start with a single locomotive, upgrade carriages, serve passengers, and expand your routes to build the most prestigious train empire.

**Highlights:** Expand train with new carriages, Upgrade dining and sleeping cars, Manage luggage and passenger needs, Customize train appearance, Expand route map to new destinations, Upgrade engines and hire staff, Navigate dynamic events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mastery Fisherman free?

Mastery Fisherman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Train Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mastery Fisherman or Idle Train Manager?

Mastery Fisherman is rated higher. Mastery Fisherman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Idle Train Manager averages 4.6 from 213 ratings.

### Do Mastery Fisherman or Idle Train Manager have ads?

Both Mastery Fisherman and Idle Train Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mastery Fisherman or Idle Train Manager?

Mastery Fisherman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Train Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Mastery Fisherman was updated on November 4, 2026 and Idle Train Manager on November 4, 2026.

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