Comparison

Tokyo Train! 4 vs Tapasaurus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tokyo Train! 4

Become a railway dispatcher and manage Japanese trains during rush hour. Transport passengers, collect fares, and aim for maximum operating profit across over 50 routes. Simple controls make it accessible for all players.

Highlights
  • Manage Japanese trains
  • Transport passengers
  • Collect fares
  • Over 50 railway routes
  • Simple operation controls
  • Adjustable difficulty
Features
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Run Japanese Trains! Dear Train Dispatchers, let's keep on departing regular and limited express trains to transport passengers. "Tokyo Train! 4" can be enjoyed by anyone, whether you love trains or games. No specialized knowledge is required. We have prepared more than 50 routes throughout Japan! There are also new routes. (You can enjoy this game even if you have not played the previous games "Tokyo Train! 1/2/3".) - For those who will become railway commanders As a train commander, you can transport your customers by sending out various trains, such as local trains and express trains. In this game, the theme is the evening rush hour in Japan. Transport your customers from terminal stations to stations in commuter towns. We have also made it possible to enjoy separate routes for Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka, so you can play from the route of your choice. - Game goal Transport your customers, collect fares, and aim for the highest operating profits! Profit calculation formula ① Variable fare ― ② Ride time × ③ Number of passengers ― ④ Departure cost = ⑤ Operating profit ① Variable fare: When the train transports passengers to the station where they will disembark, you will receive a fare. The fare will decrease over time. Also, the farther to the right the station is, the higher the fare. ② Ride time: The ride time is displayed above the moving train. The ride time is deducted from the fare when the train transports passengers to the station where they will disembark. If you can transport passengers quickly, you can reduce the ride time. ③ Number of passengers Each station shows how many passengers are on the destination. ④ Departure cost: When the train departs, the departure cost is deducted. The departure cost is displayed under the departure button. ⑤ Operating profit: This is the goal of the game. Aim for great results! Many express trains and Shinkansen trains appear in this game as well. In addition to the fare, these trains also charge "express charges" from customers. In order to pursue profits, it is very important to know how to operate express trains. ・How to operate The operation is very simple. Just depart the train at the best timing. You can operate up to 5 types of trains. ・Adjusting difficulty Even if the route becomes complicated, the operation itself is easy until the end. By adjusting the difficulty at the information center, you can change the target number to clear the route. ・Plenty of volume We have more than 50 railway routes available! ・New features of this game You can now see the results of your operations on the timetable. In addition to pursuing profits from operations, you can now enjoy looking at the wonderful timetable. ・Changes from the previous game First of all, there is no need to consider the number of cars, and it is set that many passengers are already on at the terminal station. Also, in this game, the fare charged from customers varies from station to station, and the more to the right the station, the more. In this game, the fare is collected the moment the customer gets off the train. The departure fee is set in detail and fixed for each line. The concept of transfers has also been redesigned. Until now, transfers were made by clicking the downward arrow on the route map, but in this game, transfers are made when a train waiting to pass at a siding station connects with an express train, allowing you to shorten the ride time of the train waiting to pass. In the previous game, transfers were from local trains to express trains, but in this game, transfers are from express trains to local trains. - Capacity is about 130MB The burden on storage is small. There is no heavy processing, so it is suitable for relatively old models. Each game takes less than 3 minutes, so you can enjoy it casually. - No ads, no in-app purchases There are no in-app purchases. There are no ads. Children can also enjoy it with peace of mind.

About

Tapasaurus

Experience a classic dino run game on iPhone and Apple Watch with unique AI-generated avatars and custom obstacles. Enjoy offline play, quick sessions, and global leaderboards. Try innovative gesture controls for a new way to play.

Highlights
  • Play on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Offline gameplay
  • AI-powered avatars
  • Custom AI-generated obstacles
  • Gesture controls (Beta)
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Tapasaurus brings the classic dino run experience to your iPhone and Apple Watch — with a twist. Play anytime, anywhere. No internet required. Play Your Way * Play on iPhone or Apple Watch * Smooth, minimal gameplay inspired by the classic dino runner * Quick sessions, endless fun Create Your Own Adventure * Generate unique AI-powered avatars to play as * Create custom AI-generated obstacles and challenges * Personalize every run with your own creations Gesture Controls * Try playing without touching the screen * Tap your fingers to jump (works best when your hand is still) Compete Globally * Track your scores with Game Center * Separate leaderboards for different play modes * Challenge yourself and climb to #1

Screenshots

Tokyo Train! 44 screens
Tapasaurus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tokyo Train! 4 at none against Tapasaurus's 1. Tokyo Train! 4 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Tapasaurus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tokyo Train! 4 costs $6.99 and Tapasaurus $0.99 up front. Tapasaurus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tokyo Train! 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tokyo Train! 4 ships an update fortnightly, Tapasaurus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Tokyo Train! 4 versus Tapasaurus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyo Train! 4Tapasaurus
Price$6.99$0.99 — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasahiro gotoKamaljit Kaur

Customer experience

Tokyo Train! 4

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Tapasaurus

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tokyo Train! 4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tapasaurus

One-time1
  • Credits$0.99

Questions

Is Tokyo Train! 4 free?
Tokyo Train! 4 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapasaurus free?
Tapasaurus costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Tokyo Train! 4 or Tapasaurus have ads?
Neither Tokyo Train! 4 nor Tapasaurus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tokyo Train! 4 or Tapasaurus?
Tokyo Train! 4 ships an update fortnightly, and Tapasaurus every 2 days. Most recently, Tokyo Train! 4 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tapasaurus on October 15, 2026.

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