# Train Match! vs Buses Away

Train Match! and Buses Away both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Buses Away's written reviews are positive against 0% of Train Match!'s. Buses Away also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 61). Train Match!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buses Away sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Train Match! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buses Away holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buses Away has 1.4K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Train Match!'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Buses Away's.

Train Match! ships an update fortnightly, Buses Away weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Match! | Buses Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-match/id6618145105/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buses-away/id6755150293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozan Kasikci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485317310) | [ALI KEREM ALTAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852253844) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-match/id6618145105)

Guide colorful trains to their matching exits in this satisfying puzzle game. Plan your moves carefully to avoid blockages and clear all trains to win. Collect characters as you progress through the challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Move trains to matching exits, Collect characters, Avoid blockages, Plan moves carefully, Satisfying puzzle challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buses Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buses-away/id6755150293)

Guide passengers of matching colors onto looping buses to ensure they reach their designated stops. Experience a calming yet engaging puzzle game with smooth animations and satisfying loop mechanics.

**Highlights:** Simple and intuitive mechanics, Fun and relaxing loop gameplay, Challenging yet calming levels, Cute visuals, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Match! free?

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

### Is Buses Away free?

Buses Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Match! or Buses Away?

Buses Away is rated higher. Train Match! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Buses Away averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Train Match! or Buses Away have ads?

Both Train Match! and Buses Away show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Match! or Buses Away?

Train Match! ships an update fortnightly, and Buses Away weekly. Most recently, Train Match! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Buses Away on October 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*