# Idle Train Manager vs Perfect Diner

Idle Train Manager and Perfect Diner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Perfect Diner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idle Train Manager's. Perfect Diner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Idle Train Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Diner sells 13 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 Idle Train Manager against 4.7 for Perfect Diner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 130 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Idle Train Manager's written reviews are positive against 50% of Perfect Diner's.

Idle Train Manager ships an update every 2 months, Perfect Diner every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Train Manager | Perfect Diner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-manager/id6503283644/reviews) | **[4.7 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-diner/id6526478309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YALP GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734473116) | [Onetap Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706028654) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Perfect Diner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-diner/id6526478309)

Build and manage your own fast-food empire from scratch. Serve delicious food, upgrade your facilities, recruit and train staff, and expand your business globally. Overcome challenges to become a restaurant tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build a fast-food diner empire, Manage kitchen and staff, Upgrade facilities and menu, Recruit and train employees, Expand globally, Navigate unexpected challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Manager Pass 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager Pass 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager Pass 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| CEO Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CEO Pass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CEO Pass 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Premium | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Train Manager free?

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

### Is Perfect Diner free?

Perfect Diner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Train Manager or Perfect Diner?

Perfect Diner is rated higher. Idle Train Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Perfect Diner averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.

### Do Idle Train Manager or Perfect Diner have ads?

Both Idle Train Manager and Perfect Diner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Train Manager or Perfect Diner?

Idle Train Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Perfect Diner every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Train Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Perfect Diner on October 24, 2026.

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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.*