Comparison

Ball Drop Dash 3D vs Idle Tokyo Train Loop

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

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About

Ball Drop Dash 3D

Unleash a stream of balls to earn profits as they roll through unlockable track layers. Maximize your earnings by unlocking more tracks and progressing through levels in this casual idle game.

Highlights
  • Stream of balls
  • Unlockable track layers
  • Earn profits
  • Maximize earnings
  • Reach new levels
Features
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Introducing "Ball Drop Dash" - the ultimate casual idle game where you unleash a stream of balls from the machine and unlock layers of tracks. Each ball earns you profits as it passes through the layers. Unlock more tracks to maximize your earnings and reach new levels of success!

About

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

Build a circular railway around Tokyo by extending tracks, adding trains, and improving facilities. Watch your city grow and evolve from day to night in this relaxing simulation game.

Highlights
  • Build a circular railway
  • Add and upgrade trains
  • Extend tracks and connect stations
  • Dynamic day-night cycle
  • Relaxing watch-and-play gameplay
  • Unlock new train types and routes
Features
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Tokyo Train Loop Build a circular railway that loops around Tokyo ----- Gradually add more trains to the city, extend the tracks, connect the stations, and eventually complete “one great circular loop” around Tokyo. Tokyo Train Loop is a route-building simulation game set in Tokyo, where you can sit back and watch a world of endlessly running trains while nurturing your very own circular railway. ----- Watching trains loop around is deeply satisfying On screen, trains travel quietly—and steadily—through the streets of Tokyo. What begins as a short stretch of track grows longer as you play, eventually developing into a full loop that circles the city. As trains increase, formations grow longer, and the rails finally connect into one continuous circle, feel the satisfaction of completing the loop. This game is designed to make the process of building the loop itself enjoyable. ----- Extend the rails and expand Tokyo Your actions are simple:  Add train cars  Extend the tracks  Improve facilities  Create new trains With just these, the city and its railway will naturally grow. No complicated controls or confusing systems. Easy to enjoy with a few taps—or even just by watching. Designed so anyone can play comfortably. ----- A Tokyo that shifts from day to night The city changes with time. Morning, daytime, evening, and night— the light and atmosphere gently evolve as the hours pass.  Bright daytime Tokyo  Rails glowing in the sunset  Trains and city lights shining at night Even simply watching the trains run as the scenery slowly changes can feel surprisingly calming. ----- Play at your own pace, as long as you like In Tokyo Train Loop, there’s no pressure. No rankings to chase, no demanding gameplay, no difficult controls. Perfect for:  Players who want to progress little by little  Fans of trains and city scenery  Anyone who enjoys relaxing, watch-and-play games Whatever your style, the game is built to match your pace. ----- More and more to unlock over time As you progress, Tokyo becomes livelier with:  New types of trains  Changes in train formations  Expanded routes  A busier, more vibrant city A city that starts quiet, then slowly fills with trains— watching that transformation is part of the charm. ----- “Completion” isn’t the end Even after the circular loop is complete, the journey continues. You can keep developing the route, add more buildings to create an even more beautiful cityscape, and shape Tokyo into the world you want to see. A city you can keep watching for as long as you like— that’s the Tokyo we aim to build. ----- Tokyo Train Loop is perfect for players who:  Love trains and railways  Enjoy steady, incremental growth  Want short, relaxing play sessions during busy days  Are looking for a calming game to watch and unwind If any of that sounds like you, this world is waiting. ----- Complete your own circular railway around Tokyo. Together with trains that never stop, why not grow Tokyo’s city and rail network— slowly, gently, at your own pace? Sound effects provided by https://otologic.jp

Screenshots

Ball Drop Dash 3D4 screens
Idle Tokyo Train Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Drop Dash 3D at 4.8 against Idle Tokyo Train Loop's 4.1. Ball Drop Dash 3D also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Idle Tokyo Train Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Ball Drop Dash 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Tokyo Train Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ball Drop Dash 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Drop Dash 3D has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Ball Drop Dash 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Idle Tokyo Train Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ball Drop Dash 3D versus Idle Tokyo Train Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall Drop Dash 3DIdle Tokyo Train Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better7
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolid Gamesmonois Inc.

Customer experience

Ball Drop Dash 3D

All ratings1,019 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ball Drop Dash 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ad not ready issue preventing progress
  • Forced to watch ads to reset track

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to turn off vibration
  • Reduce ad frequency

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Ball Drop Dash 3D

One-time8
  • Diamond Pack 1$1.99
  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • No Ads Lite$4.99
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  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • No Ads Plus$9.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$49.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99
None

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ball Drop Dash 3D free?
Ball Drop Dash 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Tokyo Train Loop free?
Idle Tokyo Train Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ball Drop Dash 3D or Idle Tokyo Train Loop?
Ball Drop Dash 3D is rated higher. Ball Drop Dash 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Idle Tokyo Train Loop averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Ball Drop Dash 3D or Idle Tokyo Train Loop have ads?
Both Ball Drop Dash 3D and Idle Tokyo Train Loop show ads.

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